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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LA51 WPMMOT history

LA51 WPM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 May 2024
Mileage
128,655 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 WPM
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
11 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 May 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 WPM was last recorded at 128,655 miles on 24 Apr 2023, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Feb 2015: 12,113 miles, lower than 119,122 miles on 27 Jan 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,578 miles · 18 May 2022
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
4,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,655 miles
  • 2022 – 128,578 miles
  • 2019 – 128,324 miles
  • 2018 – 127,795 miles
  • 2017 – 124,679 miles
  • 2016 – 123,185 miles
  • 2015 – 12,113 miles
  • 2014 – 119,122 miles
  • 2013 – 116,008 miles
  • 2012 – 114,439 miles
  • 2011 – 108,805 miles
  • 2010 – 96,810 miles
  • 2009 – 85,494 miles
  • 2008 – 70,163 miles
  • 2007 – 55,367 miles
  • 2006 – 45,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,655 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all-around (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,655 miles (+77)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,655 miles
    Test number
    397657149470
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all-around (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,578 miles (+254)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    128,578 miles
    Test number
    726861433356
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all-around (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,324 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,324 miles
    Test number
    170261293216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail128,324 miles (+529)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,324 miles
    Test number
    209920897103
    • Repaired at testNearside All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,795 miles (+254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,795 miles
    Test number
    199856522845
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  6. Pass127,541 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    127,541 miles
    Test number
    536436739716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,679 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    124,679 miles
    Test number
    830353999337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,185 miles (+111,072)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    123,185 miles
    Test number
    418950020638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,113 miles (-107,009)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    12,113 miles
    Test number
    268775035083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,122 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    119,122 miles
    Test number
    936927124030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,112 miles (+3,104)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,112 miles
    Test number
    155273224009
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass116,008 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    116,008 miles
    Test number
    149825243486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,439 miles (+5,634)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    114,439 miles
    Test number
    369535652093
    • NoteSlight noise steering [steering box ? ]

  14. Pass108,805 miles (+11,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    108,805 miles
    Test number
    725731241035
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  15. Pass96,810 miles (+11,316)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    96,810 miles
    Test number
    882497340023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,494 miles (+15,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,494 miles
    Test number
    194996139083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass70,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,163 miles
    Test number
    662602728025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,163 miles (+14,796)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,163 miles
    Test number
    694692328070
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

  19. Pass55,367 miles (+9,867)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,367 miles
    Test number
    391063527008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    45,500 miles
    Test number
    944726546045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,500 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,500 miles
    Test number
    233555846034
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres on legal limit
    • NoteSlight freeplay to front lower ball joints

Questions about LA51 WPM

Does LA51 WPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 WPM expired on 17 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 WPM?
The MOT on LA51 WPM expired on 17 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 WPM done?
LA51 WPM was recorded at 128,655 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2023, an average of 4,838 miles a year.
Has LA51 WPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 WPM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LA51 WPM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 WPM find?
LA51 WPM passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all-around; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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