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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LB04 HKEMOT history

LB04 HKE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 39,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
39,723 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 HKE
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
10 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 HKE was last recorded at 39,723 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 4,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,394 miles · 15 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,329 miles
Average per year
1,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,723 miles
  • 2025 – 35,394 miles
  • 2024 – 34,657 miles
  • 2022 – 34,600 miles
  • 2021 – 34,084 miles
  • 2020 – 33,361 miles
  • 2019 – 32,537 miles
  • 2018 – 32,345 miles
  • 2016 – 32,272 miles
  • 2015 – 30,676 miles
  • 2014 – 29,638 miles
  • 2012 – 28,041 miles
  • 2010 – 25,744 miles
  • 2009 – 23,498 miles
  • 2007 – 17,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,723 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.

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,723 miles (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    39,723 miles
    Test number
    138112647056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,394 miles (+737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    35,394 miles
    Test number
    229688495285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass34,657 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    34,657 miles
    Test number
    194059469959
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass34,600 miles (+516)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    34,600 miles
    Test number
    260362006511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,084 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    34,084 miles
    Test number
    408143797487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,361 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    33,361 miles
    Test number
    168788652722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,537 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,537 miles
    Test number
    150573240373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,345 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,345 miles
    Test number
    281933209425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail32,272 miles (+1,596)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,272 miles
    Test number
    412780329734
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  10. Pass30,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    30,676 miles
    Test number
    226557275498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  11. Fail30,676 miles (+1,038)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,676 miles
    Test number
    518097775160
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  12. Pass29,638 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,638 miles
    Test number
    855299314156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,585 miles (+15)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,585 miles
    Test number
    966829994044
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail29,570 miles (+1,529)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,570 miles
    Test number
    995759154062
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre nail outer tread

  15. Pass28,041 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,041 miles
    Test number
    649737682048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cuts in outer side wall
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracks

  16. Fail28,041 miles (+2,297)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,041 miles
    Test number
    538576082000
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cuts in outer side wall
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracks

  17. Pass25,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,744 miles
    Test number
    321813840231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail25,744 miles (+2,246)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,744 miles
    Test number
    572169630294
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass23,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,498 miles
    Test number
    762277979156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,498 miles (+6,430)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,498 miles
    Test number
    824746779154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass17,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,068 miles
    Test number
    104684907292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 HKE

Does LB04 HKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 HKE is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 HKE?
The MOT on LB04 HKE is valid until 29 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 HKE done?
LB04 HKE was recorded at 39,723 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 1,207 miles a year.
Has LB04 HKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 HKE has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on LB04 HKE 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 HKE find?
LB04 HKE passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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