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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

LA51 SROMOT history

LA51 SRO is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
86,431 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 SRO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 SRO was last recorded at 86,431 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,839 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
592 miles
Average per year
1,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,431 miles
  • 2025 – 85,839 miles
  • 2024 – 85,100 miles
  • 2023 – 83,999 miles
  • 2022 – 83,169 miles
  • 2021 – 82,180 miles
  • 2020 – 80,953 miles
  • 2019 – 79,167 miles
  • 2018 – 78,157 miles
  • 2017 – 77,005 miles
  • 2016 – 74,455 miles
  • 2015 – 71,800 miles
  • 2014 – 70,193 miles
  • 2013 – 66,322 miles
  • 2012 – 64,298 miles
  • 2011 – 62,072 miles
  • 2010 – 58,690 miles
  • 2009 – 56,700 miles
  • 2008 – 52,217 miles
  • 2007 – 50,134 miles
  • 2006 – 46,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,431 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,431 miles (+592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    86,431 miles
    Test number
    993548025854
    • AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass85,839 miles (+739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    85,839 miles
    Test number
    897318737098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass85,100 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,100 miles
    Test number
    682121365699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,999 miles (+830)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,999 miles
    Test number
    972967675035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,169 miles (+989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    83,169 miles
    Test number
    639810388666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass82,180 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    82,180 miles
    Test number
    225005888824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail82,074 miles (+1,121)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,074 miles
    Test number
    777794919983
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass80,953 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    80,953 miles
    Test number
    659238994393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,167 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,167 miles
    Test number
    392615864031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,157 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    78,157 miles
    Test number
    183087931154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,005 miles (+2,550)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,005 miles
    Test number
    560128650801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,455 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,455 miles
    Test number
    160341233245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,800 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,800 miles
    Test number
    535151535166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,193 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,193 miles
    Test number
    836972424157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,322 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,322 miles
    Test number
    177642923126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,298 miles (+2,226)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,298 miles
    Test number
    608662432179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,072 miles (+3,382)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,072 miles
    Test number
    958537211173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,690 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,690 miles
    Test number
    293786910423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,700 miles (+4,483)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,700 miles
    Test number
    292337519188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,217 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,217 miles
    Test number
    242457328197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,134 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,134 miles
    Test number
    234539027472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,859 miles
    Test number
    331260146176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 SRO

Does LA51 SRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 SRO is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 SRO?
The MOT on LA51 SRO is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 SRO done?
LA51 SRO was recorded at 86,431 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 1,985 miles a year.
Has LA51 SRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 SRO has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LA51 SRO 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 SRO find?
LA51 SRO passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside wheel bearing has slight play; offside wheel bearing has slight play; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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