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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,295 cc

LB04 ELCMOT history

LB04 ELC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 111,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
111,294 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 ELC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 ELC was last recorded at 111,294 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,624 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
670 miles
Average per year
4,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,294 miles
  • 2025 – 110,624 miles
  • 2024 – 109,960 miles
  • 2023 – 108,898 miles
  • 2022 – 108,146 miles
  • 2021 – 107,103 miles
  • 2020 – 106,066 miles
  • 2019 – 104,465 miles
  • 2018 – 102,386 miles
  • 2017 – 101,099 miles
  • 2016 – 97,165 miles
  • 2015 – 91,996 miles
  • 2013 – 73,741 miles
  • 2012 – 67,369 miles
  • 2011 – 59,517 miles
  • 2010 – 51,029 miles
  • 2009 – 42,955 miles
  • 2008 – 36,950 miles
  • 2007 – 31,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,294 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,294 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    111,294 miles
    Test number
    795695034659
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail111,294 miles (+670)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,294 miles
    Test number
    930426164380
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass110,624 miles (+664)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,624 miles
    Test number
    724235576210
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass109,960 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,960 miles
    Test number
    375256287603
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail109,960 miles (+1,062)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,960 miles
    Test number
    910644379148
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass108,898 miles (+752)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    108,898 miles
    Test number
    670770941692
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass108,146 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,146 miles
    Test number
    493025366260
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail108,146 miles (+1,043)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,146 miles
    Test number
    692570193642
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass107,103 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,103 miles
    Test number
    605618366591
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail107,103 miles (+1,037)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,103 miles
    Test number
    370778024839
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass106,066 miles (+1,601)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,066 miles
    Test number
    495304364947
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass104,465 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,465 miles
    Test number
    542216958536
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive o/s rear diff seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryDamp in both head lamps effecting light output
    • AdvisorySteering damper weeping

  13. Fail104,465 miles (+2,079)3 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,465 miles
    Test number
    214366614960
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive o/s rear diff seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryDamp in both head lamps effecting light output
    • AdvisorySteering damper weeping

  14. Pass102,386 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,386 miles
    Test number
    758379350692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in headlamp (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail102,386 miles (+1,287)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,386 miles
    Test number
    958417691930
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in headlamp (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass101,099 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,099 miles
    Test number
    874894746575
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in headlamp (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail101,099 miles (+3,934)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,099 miles
    Test number
    153937732943
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in headlamp (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass97,165 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,165 miles
    Test number
    476260751909
    • AdvisoryRear both coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn to 3mm

  19. Fail97,165 miles (+5,169)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,165 miles
    Test number
    457818878734
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear both coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn to 3mm

  20. Pass91,996 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,996 miles
    Test number
    206681075003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in front tyre

  21. Fail91,996 miles (+18,255)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,996 miles
    Test number
    575126365017
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in front tyre

  22. Pass73,741 miles (+6,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    73,741 miles
    Test number
    337036053204
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  23. Pass67,369 miles (+7,852)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,369 miles
    Test number
    387576462280
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in Nearside front tyre

  24. Fail59,517 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,517 miles
    Test number
    158077161295
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass59,517 miles (+8,488)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,517 miles
    Test number
    638837761229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,029 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,029 miles
    Test number
    904320450230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,955 miles (+6,005)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,955 miles
    Test number
    752627369229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,950 miles (+5,414)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,950 miles
    Test number
    853492368215
    • NoteSome rusting to centre silencer

  29. Fail31,536 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,536 miles
    Test number
    354069367469
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  30. Pass31,536 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,536 miles
    Test number
    354929967213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass31,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,498 miles
    Test number
    351857247228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 ELC

Does LB04 ELC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 ELC is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 ELC?
The MOT on LB04 ELC is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 ELC done?
LB04 ELC was recorded at 111,294 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 4,300 miles a year.
Has LB04 ELC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 ELC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 ELC 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 ELC find?
LB04 ELC passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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