Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc
LB04 EKXMOT history
LB04 EKX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 107,274 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 107,274 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,313 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 EKX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 27 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 EKX was last recorded at 107,274 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 107,243 miles · 3 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 31 miles
- Average per year
- 4,313 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,274 miles
- 2024 – 107,144 miles
- 2023 – 107,104 miles
- 2022 – 107,043 miles
- 2021 – 106,592 miles
- 2020 – 102,695 miles
- 2019 – 93,109 miles
- 2018 – 82,910 miles
- 2017 – 78,474 miles
- 2016 – 74,120 miles
- 2015 – 70,609 miles
- 2014 – 67,303 miles
- 2013 – 65,396 miles
- 2012 – 62,694 miles
- 2011 – 56,557 miles
- 2010 – 50,823 miles
- 2009 – 40,886 miles
- 2008 – 33,398 miles
- 2007 – 24,088 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,274 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,274 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 107,274 miles
- Test number
- 767849847819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,243 miles (+99)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,243 miles
- Test number
- 816524916132
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass107,144 miles (+40)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2025
- Odometer
- 107,144 miles
- Test number
- 854910412286
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flex Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass107,104 miles (+61)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2024
- Odometer
- 107,104 miles
- Test number
- 944184056290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass107,043 miles (+451)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2023
- Odometer
- 107,043 miles
- Test number
- 695978797993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,592 miles (+3,897)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2022
- Odometer
- 106,592 miles
- Test number
- 427014926586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,695 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 102,695 miles
- Test number
- 120363367911
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Fail102,695 miles (+9,586)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,695 miles
- Test number
- 298592528077
- Repaired at testExhaust silencer insecure center pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass93,109 miles (+10,199)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 93,109 miles
- Test number
- 112455741064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,910 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 82,910 miles
- Test number
- 186727228784
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail82,908 miles (+4,434)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,908 miles
- Test number
- 863676257912
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass78,474 miles (+4,354)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 78,474 miles
- Test number
- 335480272723
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOsf track rod has a little play
Pass74,120 miles (+3,511)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 74,120 miles
- Test number
- 427652279914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,609 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 70,609 miles
- Test number
- 288916465449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,609 miles (+3,306)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,609 miles
- Test number
- 367516165110
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass67,303 miles (+1,907)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 67,303 miles
- Test number
- 968893154153
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass65,396 miles (+2,702)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 65,396 miles
- Test number
- 888144353178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,694 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 62,694 miles
- Test number
- 266314372136
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge unevenly
- NoteUnderbody covers fitted
Fail62,694 miles (+6,137)1 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,694 miles
- Test number
- 365224172121
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing inner edge unevenly
- NoteUnderbody covers fitted
Pass56,557 miles (+5,734)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 56,557 miles
- Test number
- 745730411268
- NoteAdvise on o/s/r Exhaust Bracket very Rusty
Pass50,823 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 50,823 miles
- Test number
- 532210190162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,823 miles (+9,937)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,823 miles
- Test number
- 430180690188
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass40,886 miles (+7,488)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 40,886 miles
- Test number
- 704240699120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,398 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 33,398 miles
- Test number
- 174945518299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,398 miles (+9,310)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,398 miles
- Test number
- 843194618293
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass24,088 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 24,088 miles
- Test number
- 811377687044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB04 EKX
- Does LB04 EKX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 EKX is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 EKX?
- The MOT on LB04 EKX is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB04 EKX done?
- LB04 EKX was recorded at 107,274 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 4,313 miles a year.
- Has LB04 EKX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 EKX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB04 EKX 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 EKX find?
- LB04 EKX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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