Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc
LA51 BXGMOT history
LA51 BXG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 61,035 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 61,035 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,858 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 BXG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 21 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 BXG was last recorded at 61,035 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 60,545 miles · 15 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 490 miles
- Average per year
- 1,858 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 61,035 miles
- 2024 – 60,545 miles
- 2023 – 60,329 miles
- 2022 – 59,194 miles
- 2021 – 58,063 miles
- 2020 – 57,122 miles
- 2019 – 56,050 miles
- 2018 – 54,637 miles
- 2017 – 52,631 miles
- 2016 – 49,031 miles
- 2015 – 46,790 miles
- 2014 – 44,449 miles
- 2013 – 41,448 miles
- 2012 – 38,608 miles
- 2011 – 36,447 miles
- 2009 – 34,666 miles
- 2008 – 30,827 miles
- 2007 – 27,286 miles
- 2006 – 25,779 miles
- 2005 – 23,256 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,035 miles
- AdvisoryFRONT WIPERS SMEARY...
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,035 miles (+490)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 61,035 miles
- Test number
- 301084104348
- AdvisoryFRONT WIPERS SMEARY...
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass60,545 miles (+216)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 60,545 miles
- Test number
- 542225744045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,329 miles (+1,135)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 60,329 miles
- Test number
- 230520272623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,194 miles (+1,131)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 59,194 miles
- Test number
- 767990010658
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass58,063 miles (+941)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 58,063 miles
- Test number
- 603559339366
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,122 miles (+1,072)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 57,122 miles
- Test number
- 417184055560
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,050 miles (+1,413)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 56,050 miles
- Test number
- 330739018617
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass54,637 miles (+2,006)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 54,637 miles
- Test number
- 943855636775
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion o/s/r + n/s/r wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge but no cords showing at time of test
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Pass52,631 miles (+3,600)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 52,631 miles
- Test number
- 911915269825
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryN/s/f + o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges
Pass49,031 miles (+2,241)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 49,031 miles
- Test number
- 971549666506
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Pass46,790 miles (+2,341)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 46,790 miles
- Test number
- 426650225044
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteN/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
Pass44,449 miles (+3,001)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 44,449 miles
- Test number
- 859461424050
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass41,448 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 41,448 miles
- Test number
- 258717613020
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside washer jet blocked on one side
Fail41,448 miles (+2,840)1 repaired6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,448 miles
- Test number
- 285187513002
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside washer jet blocked on one side
Pass38,608 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 38,608 miles
- Test number
- 935816212069
- 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)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail38,608 miles (+2,161)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,608 miles
- Test number
- 586746512057
- FailureRear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
- 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)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass36,447 miles (+1,781)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 36,447 miles
- Test number
- 527530121064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,666 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,666 miles
- Test number
- 744359449384
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass34,666 miles (+3,839)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 34,666 miles
- Test number
- 960239649394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,827 miles (+3,541)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 30,827 miles
- Test number
- 420022258494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,286 miles (+1,507)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 27,286 miles
- Test number
- 164741837333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,779 miles (+2,523)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 25,779 miles
- Test number
- 734761246390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,256 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 23,256 miles
- Test number
- 421195255422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 BXG
- Does LA51 BXG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 BXG is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 BXG?
- The MOT on LA51 BXG is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 BXG done?
- LA51 BXG was recorded at 61,035 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 1,858 miles a year.
- Has LA51 BXG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 BXG has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2013.
- Has the mileage on LA51 BXG 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 LA51 BXG find?
- LA51 BXG passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front wipers smeary...; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil....
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