Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 5,513 cc
LB04 FWCMOT history
LB04 FWC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 9 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 44,584 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 44,584 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,804 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 FWC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,513 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 9 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 FWC was last recorded at 44,584 miles on 2 Jun 2025, 356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 44,228 miles · 28 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 356 miles
- Average per year
- 1,804 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 44,584 miles
- 2024 – 44,228 miles
- 2023 – 43,916 miles
- 2022 – 43,419 miles
- 2021 – 42,947 miles
- 2020 – 42,008 miles
- 2019 – 40,970 miles
- 2018 – 38,960 miles
- 2017 – 37,715 miles
- 2016 – 35,973 miles
- 2015 – 34,086 miles
- 2014 – 31,813 miles
- 2013 – 30,700 miles
- 2012 – 28,465 miles
- 2011 – 26,044 miles
- 2010 – 23,448 miles
- 2009 – 20,457 miles
- 2008 – 15,408 miles
- 2007 – 12,207 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,584 miles
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,584 miles (+356)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 44,584 miles
- Test number
- 153651877988
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass44,228 miles (+312)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 44,228 miles
- Test number
- 578018543889
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass43,916 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 43,916 miles
- Test number
- 247628658150
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail43,916 miles (+497)1 dangerous2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,916 miles
- Test number
- 215525564931
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt frontmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass43,419 miles (+472)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 43,419 miles
- Test number
- 402775233597
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass42,947 miles (+939)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 42,947 miles
- Test number
- 429046032365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,008 miles (+1,038)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 42,008 miles
- Test number
- 379377462617
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,970 miles (+2,010)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 40,970 miles
- Test number
- 660029804520
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass38,960 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 38,960 miles
- Test number
- 626114586612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,960 miles (+1,245)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,960 miles
- Test number
- 719733723732
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,715 miles (+1,742)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 37,715 miles
- Test number
- 745270108602
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, spring link arms (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight play in O/S/F shock absorber bottom ball joint.
Pass35,973 miles (+1,887)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 35,973 miles
- Test number
- 593504122045
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber ball joint slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,086 miles (+2,273)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 34,086 miles
- Test number
- 368118665165
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass31,813 miles (+1,113)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 31,813 miles
- Test number
- 998620244132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,700 miles (+2,235)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 30,700 miles
- Test number
- 528034543170
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,465 miles (+2,421)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 28,465 miles
- Test number
- 969150962131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,044 miles (+2,596)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 26,044 miles
- Test number
- 366942551184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,448 miles (+2,991)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 23,448 miles
- Test number
- 861092150158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,457 miles (+5,049)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 20,457 miles
- Test number
- 893677069171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,408 miles (+3,201)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 15,408 miles
- Test number
- 202973968170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,207 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 12,207 miles
- Test number
- 720662377158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB04 FWC
- Does LB04 FWC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB04 FWC expired on 22 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 FWC?
- The MOT on LB04 FWC expired on 22 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB04 FWC done?
- LB04 FWC was recorded at 44,584 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2025, an average of 1,804 miles a year.
- Has LB04 FWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 FWC has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB04 FWC 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 FWC find?
- LB04 FWC passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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