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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

LB51 HFFMOT history

LB51 HFF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
75,959 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 HFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 HFF was last recorded at 75,959 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 1,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,064 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,895 miles
Average per year
2,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,959 miles
  • 2025 – 74,064 miles
  • 2024 – 71,510 miles
  • 2023 – 69,790 miles
  • 2022 – 66,187 miles
  • 2020 – 64,758 miles
  • 2018 – 63,529 miles
  • 2017 – 62,760 miles
  • 2016 – 60,094 miles
  • 2015 – 59,628 miles
  • 2014 – 58,353 miles
  • 2012 – 54,873 miles
  • 2011 – 49,862 miles
  • 2009 – 44,515 miles
  • 2008 – 30,625 miles
  • 2006 – 23,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,959 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc backing plate corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,959 miles (+1,895)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    75,959 miles
    Test number
    989791923818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

  2. Pass74,064 miles (+2,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    74,064 miles
    Test number
    272393412636
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. Pass71,510 miles (+1,720)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,510 miles
    Test number
    128429810971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass69,790 miles (+3,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,790 miles
    Test number
    273968918898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass66,187 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,187 miles
    Test number
    586590475652
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all x4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion inner faces' (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail66,182 miles (+1,424)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,182 miles
    Test number
    162342099769
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greaesd (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass64,758 miles (+1,229)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,758 miles
    Test number
    638778241079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside front inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass63,529 miles (+728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,529 miles
    Test number
    697292276619
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass62,801 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,801 miles
    Test number
    542037201499
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased.

  10. Pass62,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,760 miles
    Test number
    565782657836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,760 miles (+2,666)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,760 miles
    Test number
    585115606056
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass60,094 miles (+466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,094 miles
    Test number
    407916495001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass59,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,628 miles
    Test number
    157206355181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,628 miles (+1,275)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,628 miles
    Test number
    865555055114
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass58,353 miles (+3,480)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    58,353 miles
    Test number
    987214334041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/ head lamp beam poor

  16. Pass54,873 miles (+5,011)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,873 miles
    Test number
    525894052039
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc pitted
    • NoteN/s/r foot brake low effort

  17. Pass49,862 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,862 miles
    Test number
    335363311028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,515 miles
    Test number
    610179049375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail44,515 miles (+7,960)2 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,515 miles
    Test number
    310559049321
    • DangerousFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner side wall showing signs of splitting

  20. Pass36,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,555 miles
    Test number
    250965009062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,555 miles (+5,930)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,555 miles
    Test number
    840605909078
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass30,625 miles (+6,771)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,625 miles
    Test number
    492891018057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,854 miles
    Test number
    290514086197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 HFF

Does LB51 HFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 HFF is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 HFF?
The MOT on LB51 HFF is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 HFF done?
LB51 HFF was recorded at 75,959 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 2,595 miles a year.
Has LB51 HFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 HFF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 HFF 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 LB51 HFF find?
LB51 HFF passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; nearside rear exhaust heatshield insecure, and 3 more.

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