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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,295 cc

LA04 REGMOT history

LA04 REG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
107,027 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA04 REG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA04 REG was last recorded at 107,027 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,791 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
236 miles
Average per year
3,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,027 miles
  • 2025 – 106,791 miles
  • 2024 – 106,287 miles
  • 2023 – 105,641 miles
  • 2021 – 101,946 miles
  • 2020 – 97,543 miles
  • 2019 – 95,878 miles
  • 2018 – 92,950 miles
  • 2017 – 87,923 miles
  • 2016 – 82,446 miles
  • 2015 – 75,004 miles
  • 2014 – 68,683 miles
  • 2013 – 63,056 miles
  • 2012 – 57,845 miles
  • 2011 – 50,523 miles
  • 2010 – 44,238 miles
  • 2009 – 39,845 miles
  • 2008 – 36,627 miles
  • 2007 – 32,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,027 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 lamp not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • AdvisoryCentral Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever and does not start to register in brake rollers until 6 clicksRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever and does not start to register in brake rollers until 5 clicks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Chips

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,027 miles (+236)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    107,027 miles
    Test number
    754151226836
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 lamp not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever and does not start to register in brake rollers until 6 clicks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass106,791 miles (+504)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    106,791 miles
    Test number
    470417558986
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 lamp not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever and does not start to register in brake rollers until 6 clicks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,287 miles (+646)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,287 miles
    Test number
    311951416762
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever and does not start to register in brake rollers until 6 clicks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass105,641 miles (+98)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,641 miles
    Test number
    964054231918
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever and does not start to register in brake rollers until 5 clicks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail105,543 miles (+3,597)2 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,543 miles
    Test number
    687597358181
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 16 96W Budget (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 16 96W Budget (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever and does not start to register in brake rollers until 5 clicks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion bands formed and surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass101,946 miles (+4,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,946 miles
    Test number
    695613973964
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust silencer corroded

  7. Pass97,543 miles (+1,665)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,543 miles
    Test number
    858021214904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass95,878 miles (+2,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,878 miles
    Test number
    479348258547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass92,950 miles (+5,027)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,950 miles
    Test number
    896430011279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,923 miles (+5,477)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,923 miles
    Test number
    164380091750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass82,446 miles (+7,442)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,446 miles
    Test number
    747447267163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Slight leak from engine
    • AdvisorySump tray fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  12. Pass75,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,004 miles
    Test number
    857454845299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,004 miles (+6,321)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,004 miles
    Test number
    576294345209
    • DangerousExhaust cracked right through but not blowing and still supported
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass68,683 miles (+5,627)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,683 miles
    Test number
    659498844218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,056 miles (+5,211)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,056 miles
    Test number
    445029753201
    • NoteSlight mvement in front wheel bearings

  16. Pass57,845 miles (+7,322)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,845 miles
    Test number
    745368862245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,523 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,523 miles
    Test number
    367933851443
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass50,523 miles (+6,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    50,523 miles
    Test number
    938753751206
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass44,238 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,238 miles
    Test number
    844821370256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,249 miles (+2,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,249 miles
    Test number
    493419980047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass39,845 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,845 miles
    Test number
    441336009161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,627 miles (+3,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,627 miles
    Test number
    674737008165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass32,985 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,985 miles
    Test number
    554038367052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA04 REG

Does LA04 REG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA04 REG is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA04 REG?
The MOT on LA04 REG is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA04 REG done?
LA04 REG was recorded at 107,027 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 3,929 miles a year.
Has LA04 REG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA04 REG has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LA04 REG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA04 REG find?
LA04 REG passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front inner track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 lamp not working; nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated, and 7 more.

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