Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc
LB12 VNTMOT history
LB12 VNT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 71,481 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 71,481 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,168 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB12 VNT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB12 VNT was last recorded at 71,481 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 2,211 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,270 miles · 20 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,211 miles
- Average per year
- 5,168 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,481 miles
- 2025 – 69,270 miles
- 2024 – 62,262 miles
- 2023 – 51,853 miles
- 2022 – 40,286 miles
- 2021 – 39,503 miles
- 2020 – 35,000 miles
- 2019 – 28,130 miles
- 2018 – 25,110 miles
- 2017 – 22,154 miles
- 2016 – 19,604 miles
- 2015 – 15,969 miles
- 2014 – 11,137 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
14 tests since 11 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,481 miles (+2,211)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 71,481 miles
- Test number
- 820852490208
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail69,270 miles (+7,008)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,270 miles
- Test number
- 742238020813
- MajorCentral Lower Exhaust system insecure Joint securing clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Badly split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on the inner edge and through to the secondary rubber layer (5.2.3 (e))
Pass62,262 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 62,262 miles
- Test number
- 600040092609
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail62,257 miles (+10,404)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,257 miles
- Test number
- 961491998039
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,853 miles (+11,567)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 51,853 miles
- Test number
- 378792296973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,286 miles (+783)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 40,286 miles
- Test number
- 859429758067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,503 miles (+4,503)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 39,503 miles
- Test number
- 115657616509
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass35,000 miles (+6,870)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 35,000 miles
- Test number
- 811368680971
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass28,130 miles (+3,020)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 28,130 miles
- Test number
- 706367754058
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass25,110 miles (+2,956)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 25,110 miles
- Test number
- 370386735738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,154 miles (+2,550)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 22,154 miles
- Test number
- 417479810630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,604 miles (+3,635)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 19,604 miles
- Test number
- 119008626869
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,969 miles (+4,832)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 15,969 miles
- Test number
- 582191188203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,137 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 11,137 miles
- Test number
- 409095914339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB12 VNT
- Does LB12 VNT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 VNT is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB12 VNT?
- The MOT on LB12 VNT is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB12 VNT done?
- LB12 VNT was recorded at 71,481 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 5,168 miles a year.
- Has LB12 VNT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB12 VNT has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB12 VNT 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 VNT find?
- LB12 VNT passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms inner bushes; oil leak, but not excessive.
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