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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

LA51 WMPMOT history

LA51 WMP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 111,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
111,856 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 WMP
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
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 WMP was last recorded at 111,856 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 2,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,945 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,911 miles
Average per year
3,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,856 miles
  • 2025 – 108,945 miles
  • 2024 – 107,927 miles
  • 2023 – 102,389 miles
  • 2022 – 95,404 miles
  • 2021 – 88,475 miles
  • 2020 – 86,426 miles
  • 2019 – 86,424 miles
  • 2018 – 86,410 miles
  • 2017 – 86,369 miles
  • 2016 – 83,900 miles
  • 2015 – 75,318 miles
  • 2014 – 69,306 miles
  • 2013 – 61,189 miles
  • 2012 – 55,062 miles
  • 2011 – 53,639 miles
  • 2010 – 49,743 miles
  • 2009 – 43,727 miles
  • 2008 – 41,494 miles
  • 2007 – 37,196 miles
  • 2006 – 34,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,856 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust slightly deteriorated
  • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen
  • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

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, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Bonnet cable not connected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,856 miles (+2,911)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    111,856 miles
    Test number
    670611041145
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  2. Pass108,945 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,945 miles
    Test number
    371362633044
    • 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 surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet cable not connected

  3. Fail108,942 miles (+1,015)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,942 miles
    Test number
    681338947360
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet cable not connected

  4. Pass107,927 miles (+5,538)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    107,927 miles
    Test number
    432095288807
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake leaver travel high

  5. Pass102,389 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,389 miles
    Test number
    894477239436
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail102,389 miles (+6,985)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,389 miles
    Test number
    611120550281
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass95,404 miles (+6,929)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,404 miles
    Test number
    867306268264
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass88,475 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,475 miles
    Test number
    907107143673
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective near gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail88,470 miles (+2,044)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,470 miles
    Test number
    414441579681
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective near gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass86,426 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,426 miles
    Test number
    350234280416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,424 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    86,424 miles
    Test number
    919898806947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,410 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,410 miles
    Test number
    464752571997
    • 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))

  13. Pass86,369 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,369 miles
    Test number
    297469104752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,900 miles (+8,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,900 miles
    Test number
    740350466142
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount corroded and snapped

  15. Pass75,318 miles (+6,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    75,318 miles
    Test number
    239877601634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass69,306 miles (+8,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,306 miles
    Test number
    619904324390
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass61,189 miles (+6,127)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,189 miles
    Test number
    986780133322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,062 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,062 miles
    Test number
    787276032206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,639 miles (+3,896)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,639 miles
    Test number
    298143271285
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres abnormal worn

  20. Fail49,743 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,743 miles
    Test number
    554165170293
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  21. Pass49,743 miles (+6,016)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,743 miles
    Test number
    761005370238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  22. Pass43,727 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,727 miles
    Test number
    823140269283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,494 miles
    Test number
    311743168471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,492 miles (+4,296)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,492 miles
    Test number
    850953468284
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass37,196 miles (+2,639)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,196 miles
    Test number
    472663467285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,557 miles
    Test number
    143592666277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,557 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,557 miles
    Test number
    790252866256
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about LA51 WMP

Does LA51 WMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 WMP is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 WMP?
The MOT on LA51 WMP is valid until 28 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 WMP done?
LA51 WMP was recorded at 111,856 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,878 miles a year.
Has LA51 WMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 WMP has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 WMP 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 WMP find?
LA51 WMP passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 9 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 6 more.

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