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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

LA51 BLXMOT history

LA51 BLX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 2 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 79,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2024
Mileage
79,301 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 BLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 BLX was last recorded at 79,301 miles on 11 Jul 2023, 557 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jan 2014: 52,586 miles, lower than 75,153 miles on 17 Dec 2012.
  • 6 Jul 2022: 78,744 miles, lower than 117,923 miles on 26 Apr 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,744 miles · 6 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
557 miles
Average per year
2,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 79,301 miles
  • 2022 – 78,744 miles
  • 2021 – 117,923 miles
  • 2020 – 113,724 miles
  • 2019 – 108,943 miles
  • 2018 – 108,939 miles
  • 2017 – 104,193 miles
  • 2016 – 103,197 miles
  • 2015 – 103,151 miles
  • 2014 – 52,586 miles
  • 2012 – 75,153 miles
  • 2011 – 65,192 miles
  • 2010 – 55,644 miles
  • 2009 – 45,349 miles
  • 2008 – 35,179 miles
  • 2007 – 33,260 miles
  • 2006 – 31,874 miles
  • 2005 – 27,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,301 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n\s + o\s slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,301 miles (+557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,301 miles
    Test number
    181152650094
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n\s + o\s slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass78,744 miles (-39,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,744 miles
    Test number
    877056074376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass117,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    117,923 miles
    Test number
    324264716287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,923 miles (+4,199)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,923 miles
    Test number
    265864117433
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass113,724 miles (+316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    113,724 miles
    Test number
    235248807753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail113,408 miles (+4,465)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,408 miles
    Test number
    194374391230
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat After market headlamps fitted with no electrical motors in headlamps (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass108,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,943 miles
    Test number
    172098598274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,943 miles (+4)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,943 miles
    Test number
    341150286635
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass108,939 miles (+4,746)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,939 miles
    Test number
    834715094247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,193 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,193 miles
    Test number
    510903676573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,197 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    103,197 miles
    Test number
    481071923001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre poor
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre pooor

  12. Fail103,151 miles (+11,034)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,151 miles
    Test number
    875160458015
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass92,117 miles (+39,531)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,117 miles
    Test number
    188275005431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer caseing rusty

  14. Pass52,586 miles (-22,567)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,586 miles
    Test number
    907105914031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll 4 wheelarches deteriorated
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer box deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass75,153 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    75,153 miles
    Test number
    319102352372
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp damaged
    • NoteRear brake hoses deteriorated
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  16. Fail75,151 miles (+9,959)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,151 miles
    Test number
    819552252302
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureInner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp damaged
    • NoteRear brake hoses deteriorated
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  17. Pass65,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,192 miles
    Test number
    289546251327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,192 miles (+9,548)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,192 miles
    Test number
    467935151388
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  19. Fail55,644 miles1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,644 miles
    Test number
    401557850324
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass55,644 miles (+10,295)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,644 miles
    Test number
    540237650376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass45,349 miles (+10,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,349 miles
    Test number
    404235639479
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass35,179 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,179 miles
    Test number
    842022138329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,260 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,260 miles
    Test number
    702948747374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail33,260 miles (+1,386)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,260 miles
    Test number
    941688947361
    • FailureCentre Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass31,874 miles (+4,200)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,874 miles
    Test number
    150875256326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

  26. Pass27,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    27,674 miles
    Test number
    394777425367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 BLX

Does LA51 BLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 BLX expired on 10 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 BLX?
The MOT on LA51 BLX expired on 10 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 BLX done?
LA51 BLX was recorded at 79,301 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2023, an average of 2,929 miles a year.
Has LA51 BLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 BLX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LA51 BLX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 BLX find?
LA51 BLX passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: rear brake hose slightly deteriorated n\s + o\s slightly cracking.

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