Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
LB12 HXJMOT history
LB12 HXJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 168,670 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 168,670 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,666 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 HXJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 4 Aug 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 HXJ was last recorded at 168,670 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 168,667 miles · 17 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 12,666 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,670 miles
- 2025 – 143,393 miles
- 2024 – 114,535 miles
- 2023 – 81,748 miles
- 2022 – 59,895 miles
- 2021 – 56,747 miles
- 2020 – 53,862 miles
- 2019 – 52,624 miles
- 2018 – 46,277 miles
- 2017 – 40,139 miles
- 2016 – 33,587 miles
- 2015 – 25,895 miles
- 2014 – 19,344 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,670 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 15 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,670 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 168,670 miles
- Test number
- 526206622221
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail168,667 miles (+25,274)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,667 miles
- Test number
- 524092650445
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,393 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 143,393 miles
- Test number
- 264074923382
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front and above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Fail143,393 miles (+28,858)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,393 miles
- Test number
- 866072761843
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front and above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass114,535 miles (+32,787)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 114,535 miles
- Test number
- 605144840882
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,748 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 81,748 miles
- Test number
- 856658287975
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail81,729 miles (+21,834)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,729 miles
- Test number
- 874709060810
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass59,895 miles (+3,148)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 59,895 miles
- Test number
- 327406911025
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass56,747 miles (+2,885)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 56,747 miles
- Test number
- 435799883305
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass53,862 miles (+1,238)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 53,862 miles
- Test number
- 564919718349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,624 miles (+6,347)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 52,624 miles
- Test number
- 745872450604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,277 miles (+6,138)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 46,277 miles
- Test number
- 507179418455
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass40,139 miles (+6,552)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 40,139 miles
- Test number
- 707915665336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,587 miles (+7,692)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 33,587 miles
- Test number
- 398531527236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,895 miles (+6,551)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 25,895 miles
- Test number
- 876042115293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,344 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,344 miles
- Test number
- 325918884246
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass19,344 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 19,344 miles
- Test number
- 727978684208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 HXJ
- Does LB12 HXJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 HXJ is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 HXJ?
- The MOT on LB12 HXJ is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 HXJ done?
- LB12 HXJ was recorded at 168,670 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 12,666 miles a year.
- Has LB12 HXJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 HXJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB12 HXJ 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 LB12 HXJ find?
- LB12 HXJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively.
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