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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LB04 BSUMOT history

LB04 BSU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 13 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 35,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
35,455 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 BSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 BSU was last recorded at 35,455 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 2,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,271 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,184 miles
Average per year
1,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 35,455 miles
  • 2024 – 33,271 miles
  • 2023 – 30,964 miles
  • 2022 – 30,162 miles
  • 2021 – 29,457 miles
  • 2020 – 28,441 miles
  • 2019 – 26,961 miles
  • 2018 – 21,940 miles
  • 2017 – 18,599 miles
  • 2016 – 14,433 miles
  • 2015 – 13,305 miles
  • 2014 – 12,488 miles
  • 2013 – 10,521 miles
  • 2011 – 9,306 miles
  • 2010 – 8,073 miles
  • 2009 – 7,227 miles
  • 2007 – 6,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,455 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,455 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    35,455 miles
    Test number
    859996227434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass33,271 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    33,271 miles
    Test number
    385538756462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail33,271 miles (+2,307)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,271 miles
    Test number
    971608596874
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass30,964 miles (+802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    30,964 miles
    Test number
    632095508109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass30,162 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    30,162 miles
    Test number
    817636383584
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail30,161 miles (+704)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,161 miles
    Test number
    859169587127
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass29,457 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    29,457 miles
    Test number
    710064809003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,441 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    28,441 miles
    Test number
    604785519597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,961 miles (+5,021)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,961 miles
    Test number
    117159621658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,940 miles (+3,341)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    21,940 miles
    Test number
    631403003204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,599 miles (+4,166)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    18,599 miles
    Test number
    877320750371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,433 miles (+1,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    14,433 miles
    Test number
    257614261905
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing and cracking

  13. Pass13,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    13,305 miles
    Test number
    460948011735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail13,305 miles (+817)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,305 miles
    Test number
    611794681214
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass12,488 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    12,488 miles
    Test number
    138644424246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,521 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    10,521 miles
    Test number
    626692543102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,306 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    9,306 miles
    Test number
    287110001378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,073 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    8,073 miles
    Test number
    333024350465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,227 miles (+692)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    7,227 miles
    Test number
    800329949145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    6,535 miles
    Test number
    410392847349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 BSU

Does LB04 BSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 BSU is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB04 BSU?
The MOT on LB04 BSU is valid until 21 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 BSU done?
LB04 BSU was recorded at 35,455 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 1,620 miles a year.
Has LB04 BSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 BSU has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB04 BSU 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 LB04 BSU find?
LB04 BSU passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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