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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LA51 WMWMOT history

LA51 WMW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 246,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2023
Mileage
246,409 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 WMW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
30 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 WMW was last recorded at 246,409 miles on 30 May 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
246,408 miles · 27 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 246,409 miles
  • 2021 – 241,513 miles
  • 2020 – 239,219 miles
  • 2019 – 219,745 miles
  • 2018 – 197,384 miles
  • 2017 – 171,112 miles
  • 2016 – 147,630 miles
  • 2015 – 142,592 miles
  • 2014 – 136,503 miles
  • 2013 – 128,246 miles
  • 2012 – 116,642 miles
  • 2011 – 108,755 miles
  • 2009 – 104,673 miles
  • 2008 – 99,654 miles
  • 2007 – 75,309 miles
  • 2006 – 57,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,409 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,409 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    246,409 miles
    Test number
    968420586280
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail246,408 miles (+21)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,408 miles
    Test number
    207034054308
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail246,387 miles (+4,874)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,387 miles
    Test number
    946135670274
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass241,513 miles (+2,294)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    241,513 miles
    Test number
    339705976955
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main chassis brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to assess main chassis brake pipes above rear subframe

  5. Pass239,219 miles (+19,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    239,219 miles
    Test number
    613115116359
    • AdvisoryGENERAL BODY AND UNDERBODY
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass219,745 miles (+22,361)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    219,745 miles
    Test number
    805558833878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass197,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    197,384 miles
    Test number
    883871421466
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail197,383 miles (+26,271)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,383 miles
    Test number
    582062997510
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass171,112 miles (+23,482)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    171,112 miles
    Test number
    549608285155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass147,630 miles (+5,038)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    147,630 miles
    Test number
    495777852619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,592 miles (+6,089)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    142,592 miles
    Test number
    759544135018
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  12. Pass136,503 miles (+8,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    136,503 miles
    Test number
    695002524014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass128,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    128,246 miles
    Test number
    806719603066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,246 miles (+11,604)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,246 miles
    Test number
    967558603098
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass116,642 miles (+7,887)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    116,642 miles
    Test number
    359907822070
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre near limit

  16. Pass108,755 miles (+4,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    108,755 miles
    Test number
    906714801060
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail104,673 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,673 miles
    Test number
    490188949480
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  18. Pass104,673 miles (+5,019)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    104,673 miles
    Test number
    740108349367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass99,654 miles (+7,289)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    99,654 miles
    Test number
    924597048390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,365 miles (+17,056)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    92,365 miles
    Test number
    311041118080
    • 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)
    • NoteFront reg plate starting to deteriorate

  21. Pass75,309 miles (+17,752)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    75,309 miles
    Test number
    101500517448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    57,557 miles
    Test number
    382906706043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,557 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,557 miles
    Test number
    130686706472
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Questions about LA51 WMW

Does LA51 WMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 WMW expired on 7 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 WMW?
The MOT on LA51 WMW expired on 7 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 WMW done?
LA51 WMW was recorded at 246,409 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2022, an average of 11,519 miles a year.
Has LA51 WMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 WMW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 WMW 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 WMW find?
LA51 WMW passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2022 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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