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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

LB12 HCPMOT history

LB12 HCP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 34,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
34,773 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 HCP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 HCP was last recorded at 34,773 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 2,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2019: 19,622 miles, lower than 29,287 miles on 3 Oct 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
31,907 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,866 miles
Average per year
2,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 34,773 miles
  • 2024 – 31,907 miles
  • 2023 – 27,629 miles
  • 2022 – 24,541 miles
  • 2021 – 21,983 miles
  • 2020 – 21,017 miles
  • 2019 – 19,622 miles
  • 2018 – 29,287 miles
  • 2017 – 16,422 miles
  • 2016 – 13,939 miles
  • 2015 – 11,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,773 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Service A overdue by 141 days

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,773 miles (+2,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    34,773 miles
    Test number
    730237537980
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass31,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    31,907 miles
    Test number
    651410070677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryService a1 overdue by 871 days

  3. Fail31,907 miles (+4,278)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,907 miles
    Test number
    598830718122
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryService a1 overdue by 871 days

  4. Pass27,629 miles (+3,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    27,629 miles
    Test number
    886821241013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService due

  5. Pass24,541 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    24,541 miles
    Test number
    443233710254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService A overdue by 141 days

  6. Fail24,541 miles (+2,558)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,541 miles
    Test number
    742025442880
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService A overdue by 141 days

  7. Pass21,983 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    21,983 miles
    Test number
    201947972476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,017 miles (+1,395)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    21,017 miles
    Test number
    152028739737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,622 miles (-9,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,622 miles
    Test number
    340677973169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService overdue by 842 days

  10. Pass29,287 miles (+12,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    29,287 miles
    Test number
    873790412113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass16,422 miles (+2,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    16,422 miles
    Test number
    512931182385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall has damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre nail in tread area

  12. Pass13,939 miles (+2,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    13,939 miles
    Test number
    232009099473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has side wall damage

  13. Pass11,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    11,612 miles
    Test number
    878252466316
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre nail

Questions about LB12 HCP

Does LB12 HCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 HCP is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB12 HCP?
The MOT on LB12 HCP is valid until 24 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 HCP done?
LB12 HCP was recorded at 34,773 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 2,319 miles a year.
Has LB12 HCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 HCP has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB12 HCP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 HCP find?
LB12 HCP passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both.

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