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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,295 cc

LB03 NREMOT history

LB03 NRE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 79,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
79,812 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 NRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 NRE was last recorded at 79,812 miles on 7 May 2026, 3,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,809 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3,003 miles
Average per year
2,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,812 miles
  • 2024 – 76,277 miles
  • 2023 – 75,246 miles
  • 2022 – 74,715 miles
  • 2021 – 72,968 miles
  • 2019 – 68,529 miles
  • 2018 – 68,527 miles
  • 2017 – 67,668 miles
  • 2016 – 67,110 miles
  • 2015 – 64,226 miles
  • 2014 – 59,910 miles
  • 2013 – 55,973 miles
  • 2012 – 53,173 miles
  • 2011 – 48,392 miles
  • 2009 – 44,700 miles
  • 2008 – 36,969 miles
  • 2007 – 30,837 miles
  • 2006 – 23,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,812 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Headlamp aim unable to be tested

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Outer Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,812 miles (+3,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    79,812 miles
    Test number
    906100678441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,809 miles (+532)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,809 miles
    Test number
    465619478226
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    76,277 miles
    Test number
    822682226837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,275 miles (+1,029)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,275 miles
    Test number
    312377313679
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass75,246 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    75,246 miles
    Test number
    944615618488
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

  6. Fail75,242 miles (+527)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,242 miles
    Test number
    455397747047
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

  7. Pass74,715 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,715 miles
    Test number
    655716783903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,968 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    72,968 miles
    Test number
    314339452857
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail72,968 miles (+4,439)8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,968 miles
    Test number
    409209628932
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge bald also cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass68,529 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,529 miles
    Test number
    176717885248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,527 miles
    Test number
    114566080849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail68,527 miles (+859)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,527 miles
    Test number
    498531927202
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass67,668 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,668 miles
    Test number
    788855249585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,665 miles (+555)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,665 miles
    Test number
    592289577956
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass67,110 miles (+2,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,110 miles
    Test number
    734999980387
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth side front tyres perished on inner edges

  16. Pass64,226 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    64,226 miles
    Test number
    888721645061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,910 miles (+3,937)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,910 miles
    Test number
    998234034082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,973 miles (+2,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,973 miles
    Test number
    289226433016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass53,173 miles (+4,781)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,173 miles
    Test number
    677720642069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,392 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,392 miles
    Test number
    558035741075
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass48,392 miles (+3,692)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    48,392 miles
    Test number
    766015941078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,700 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,700 miles
    Test number
    351820199264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,676 miles (+7,707)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,676 miles
    Test number
    351898989211
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass36,969 miles (+6,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,969 miles
    Test number
    330542928488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass30,837 miles (+7,071)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,837 miles
    Test number
    540562357186
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread getting low

  26. Pass23,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,766 miles
    Test number
    970437076160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 NRE

Does LB03 NRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 NRE is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 NRE?
The MOT on LB03 NRE is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 NRE done?
LB03 NRE was recorded at 79,812 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 2,822 miles a year.
Has LB03 NRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 NRE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 NRE 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 LB03 NRE find?
LB03 NRE passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone.

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