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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LA51 TXYMOT history

LA51 TXY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2024
Mileage
108,733 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 TXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 TXY was last recorded at 108,733 miles on 21 Sept 2023, 3,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,249 miles · 8 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,484 miles
Average per year
4,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 108,733 miles
  • 2022 – 105,249 miles
  • 2021 – 102,518 miles
  • 2020 – 97,543 miles
  • 2019 – 93,370 miles
  • 2018 – 90,392 miles
  • 2017 – 85,465 miles
  • 2016 – 85,222 miles
  • 2015 – 82,734 miles
  • 2014 – 81,018 miles
  • 2013 – 73,893 miles
  • 2012 – 67,577 miles
  • 2011 – 59,796 miles
  • 2010 – 53,464 miles
  • 2009 – 47,881 miles
  • 2008 – 42,827 miles
  • 2007 – 36,071 miles
  • 2006 – 29,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,733 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,733 miles (+3,484)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    108,733 miles
    Test number
    430464571859
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    105,249 miles
    Test number
    375673911156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail105,249 miles (+2,731)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,249 miles
    Test number
    387808682024
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass102,518 miles (+1,687)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,518 miles
    Test number
    636913179227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,831 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,831 miles
    Test number
    570727818533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,543 miles (+4,173)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,543 miles
    Test number
    495298145609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,370 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,370 miles
    Test number
    673954065225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail93,359 miles (+2,967)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,359 miles
    Test number
    504883700458
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass90,392 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,392 miles
    Test number
    246716797502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,390 miles (+4,925)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,390 miles
    Test number
    308183739884
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass85,465 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,465 miles
    Test number
    150339867705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,222 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,222 miles
    Test number
    573622996258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,734 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,734 miles
    Test number
    861152360701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,018 miles
    Test number
    849004094044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,018 miles (+7,125)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,018 miles
    Test number
    809813194076
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  16. Fail73,893 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,893 miles
    Test number
    259458763067
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass73,893 miles (+6,316)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,893 miles
    Test number
    836338463095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,577 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,577 miles
    Test number
    797142062004
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight play in inner steering tie rod end joints

  19. Fail67,577 miles (+7,781)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,577 miles
    Test number
    869362362021
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight play in inner steering tie rod end joints

  20. Pass59,796 miles (+6,332)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,796 miles
    Test number
    857518271068
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSurface corosion on o/s front to rear brake pipes
    • NoteSurface corrosion on o/s/r + n/s/r brake pipes
    • NoteSurface corrosion on rear crossover brake pipe

  21. Fail53,464 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,464 miles
    Test number
    904027670074
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass53,464 miles (+5,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,464 miles
    Test number
    950007770050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass47,881 miles (+5,054)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,881 miles
    Test number
    323328169012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,827 miles (+6,756)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,827 miles
    Test number
    553409178093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,071 miles (+6,748)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,071 miles
    Test number
    164905067426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,323 miles
    Test number
    350327526065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,323 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,323 miles
    Test number
    943467726099
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about LA51 TXY

Does LA51 TXY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 TXY expired on 20 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 TXY?
The MOT on LA51 TXY expired on 20 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 TXY done?
LA51 TXY was recorded at 108,733 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2023, an average of 4,500 miles a year.
Has LA51 TXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 TXY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 TXY 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 TXY find?
LA51 TXY passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective.

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