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Mercedes-Benz SL

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 4,966 cc

LB04 HKAMOT history

LB04 HKA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 11 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
75,980 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 HKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SL
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,966 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 HKA was last recorded at 75,980 miles on 25 Aug 2025, 1,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,720 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,260 miles
Average per year
3,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,980 miles
  • 2024 – 74,720 miles
  • 2023 – 72,567 miles
  • 2022 – 72,384 miles
  • 2021 – 70,700 miles
  • 2020 – 67,308 miles
  • 2019 – 60,093 miles
  • 2018 – 52,850 miles
  • 2017 – 50,216 miles
  • 2016 – 48,862 miles
  • 2015 – 46,663 miles
  • 2014 – 45,089 miles
  • 2013 – 43,574 miles
  • 2012 – 41,165 miles
  • 2011 – 37,125 miles
  • 2010 – 33,456 miles
  • 2009 – 26,000 miles
  • 2008 – 18,976 miles
  • 2007 – 14,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,980 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,980 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    75,980 miles
    Test number
    376841440140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,720 miles (+2,153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,720 miles
    Test number
    348828025051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass72,567 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    72,567 miles
    Test number
    675363137382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,564 miles (+180)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,564 miles
    Test number
    788490880314
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass72,384 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,384 miles
    Test number
    483006018404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,700 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,700 miles
    Test number
    764297508080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,308 miles (+7,215)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,308 miles
    Test number
    619482841904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,093 miles (+7,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,093 miles
    Test number
    901506274804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has seepage Power Steering fluid leak (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  9. Pass52,850 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,850 miles
    Test number
    195042075184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,216 miles (+1,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,216 miles
    Test number
    186885928155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  11. Pass48,862 miles (+2,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,862 miles
    Test number
    222148548736
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass46,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,663 miles
    Test number
    589706955129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail46,663 miles (+1,574)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,663 miles
    Test number
    597706355144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass45,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,089 miles
    Test number
    227666034158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail45,089 miles (+1,515)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,089 miles
    Test number
    708906234197
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass43,574 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,574 miles
    Test number
    158885653144
    • 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)
  17. Fail43,574 miles (+2,409)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,574 miles
    Test number
    788488943135
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
  18. Pass41,165 miles (+4,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,165 miles
    Test number
    767796742148
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass37,125 miles (+3,669)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,125 miles
    Test number
    887860741100
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall has got chunks out of rim protector
  20. Pass33,456 miles (+7,456)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,456 miles
    Test number
    391156230233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,000 miles (+7,024)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,000 miles
    Test number
    762397339210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,976 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,976 miles
    Test number
    320446688191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  23. Fail18,976 miles (+4,682)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,976 miles
    Test number
    700303888111
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  24. Pass14,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,294 miles
    Test number
    500741407206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 HKA

Does LB04 HKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 HKA expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 HKA?
The MOT on LB04 HKA expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 HKA done?
LB04 HKA was recorded at 75,980 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2025, an average of 3,408 miles a year.
Has LB04 HKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 HKA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 HKA 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 HKA find?
LB04 HKA passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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