Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

LA51 LXSMOT history

LA51 LXS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
83,621 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,216 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LA51 LXS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 LXS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 LXS was last recorded at 83,621 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1,474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,147 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,474 miles
Average per year
3,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,621 miles
  • 2025 – 82,147 miles
  • 2024 – 80,715 miles
  • 2023 – 79,698 miles
  • 2022 – 77,879 miles
  • 2021 – 76,492 miles
  • 2020 – 74,784 miles
  • 2019 – 67,711 miles
  • 2018 – 55,792 miles
  • 2017 – 53,689 miles
  • 2016 – 53,368 miles
  • 2015 – 51,586 miles
  • 2014 – 49,261 miles
  • 2013 – 46,573 miles
  • 2012 – 44,434 miles
  • 2011 – 41,660 miles
  • 2010 – 38,631 miles
  • 2009 – 34,597 miles
  • 2008 – 28,919 miles
  • 2007 – 25,120 miles
  • 2006 – 19,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,621 miles
  • AdvisoryFront shock casings corroded both sides

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front shocks rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Center exhaust rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,621 miles (+1,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    83,621 miles
    Test number
    992792324571
    • AdvisoryFront shock casings corroded both sides

  2. Pass82,147 miles (+1,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    82,147 miles
    Test number
    940168651929
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass80,715 miles (+1,017)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,715 miles
    Test number
    279630822142
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower arms have surface rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass79,698 miles (+1,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,698 miles
    Test number
    242804581772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass77,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,879 miles
    Test number
    690445774015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail77,878 miles (+1,386)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,878 miles
    Test number
    375269648790
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass76,492 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,492 miles
    Test number
    155802097045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront shocks rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust rusty

  8. FailMileage not read1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    499174941462
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront shocks rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust rusty

  9. Fail74,784 miles (+7,073)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,784 miles
    Test number
    729882281025
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both shock absorber casings corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner edge slight wear
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box deteriorated

  10. Pass67,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,711 miles
    Test number
    789096726958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,711 miles (+11,919)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,711 miles
    Test number
    132827137402
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass55,792 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,792 miles
    Test number
    269453395334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail55,759 miles (+2,070)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,759 miles
    Test number
    759786668596
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass53,689 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    53,689 miles
    Test number
    165439694317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Fail53,688 miles (+320)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,688 miles
    Test number
    282151776977
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass53,368 miles (+1,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,368 miles
    Test number
    886473264833
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass51,586 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,586 miles
    Test number
    268034395417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,261 miles (+2,688)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,261 miles
    Test number
    499730204291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll wheel arches corroded

  19. Pass46,573 miles (+2,139)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,573 miles
    Test number
    245398903278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass44,434 miles (+2,774)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,434 miles
    Test number
    266266492427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,660 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,660 miles
    Test number
    935971111278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,631 miles (+4,034)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,631 miles
    Test number
    813512710282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,597 miles (+5,678)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,597 miles
    Test number
    250903419241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,919 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,919 miles
    Test number
    430818298100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail25,120 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,120 miles
    Test number
    300583917459
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass25,120 miles (+5,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,120 miles
    Test number
    984613017216
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass19,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,360 miles
    Test number
    174720016271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 LXS

Does LA51 LXS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 LXS is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 LXS?
The MOT on LA51 LXS is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 LXS done?
LA51 LXS was recorded at 83,621 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,216 miles a year.
Has LA51 LXS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 LXS has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 LXS 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 LXS find?
LA51 LXS passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front shock casings corroded both sides.

Related registrations

Browse all LA51L registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.