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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LB04 EJXMOT history

LB04 EJX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
65,000 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 EJX
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
9 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 EJX was last recorded at 65,000 miles on 15 May 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2020: 54,422 miles, lower than 54,423 miles on 16 Nov 2020.

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
64,992 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,000 miles
  • 2025 – 61,529 miles
  • 2023 – 60,718 miles
  • 2022 – 59,777 miles
  • 2021 – 56,632 miles
  • 2020 – 54,422 miles
  • 2019 – 53,223 miles
  • 2018 – 50,265 miles
  • 2017 – 48,866 miles
  • 2016 – 47,637 miles
  • 2015 – 45,850 miles
  • 2014 – 43,854 miles
  • 2013 – 41,714 miles
  • 2012 – 39,913 miles
  • 2011 – 38,447 miles
  • 2009 – 35,169 miles
  • 2008 – 33,404 miles
  • 2007 – 28,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,000 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,000 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    65,000 miles
    Test number
    954699847371
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail64,992 miles (+3,463)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,992 miles
    Test number
    233610037386
    • DangerousFront Lower Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass61,529 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    61,529 miles
    Test number
    760240554852
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail61,518 miles (+800)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,518 miles
    Test number
    644264214588
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,718 miles (+941)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,718 miles
    Test number
    151744480703
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp pattern poor due to condensation inside on the lens
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

  6. Pass59,777 miles (+3,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,777 miles
    Test number
    347585215356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass56,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,632 miles
    Test number
    157323369072
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail56,631 miles (+2,209)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,631 miles
    Test number
    454876146245
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass54,422 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,422 miles
    Test number
    312827119723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail54,423 miles (+1,200)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,423 miles
    Test number
    978199662690
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass53,223 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,223 miles
    Test number
    354397252770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail53,197 miles (+2,932)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,197 miles
    Test number
    625544574053
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass50,265 miles (+1,399)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,265 miles
    Test number
    949345158501
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  14. Pass48,866 miles (+1,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,866 miles
    Test number
    596816278165
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  15. Pass47,637 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,637 miles
    Test number
    845448400430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,850 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,850 miles
    Test number
    245067645173
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass45,850 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,850 miles
    Test number
    297037345442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,854 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,854 miles
    Test number
    679943544108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,714 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,714 miles
    Test number
    876311443108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,913 miles (+1,466)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    39,913 miles
    Test number
    477730152163
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer edge worn
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner and outer edge worn

  21. Pass38,447 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,447 miles
    Test number
    588162451150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,169 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,169 miles
    Test number
    740824899122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,404 miles (+4,867)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    33,404 miles
    Test number
    372371198135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,537 miles
    Test number
    501977997172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 EJX

Does LB04 EJX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 EJX is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 EJX?
The MOT on LB04 EJX is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 EJX done?
LB04 EJX was recorded at 65,000 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 1,936 miles a year.
Has LB04 EJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 EJX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 EJX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 EJX find?
LB04 EJX passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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