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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

LB51 HVAMOT history

LB51 HVA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,677 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 HVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 HVA was last recorded at 73,677 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 3,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,361 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,316 miles
Average per year
2,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,677 miles
  • 2025 – 70,361 miles
  • 2024 – 68,440 miles
  • 2023 – 65,435 miles
  • 2022 – 62,938 miles
  • 2021 – 59,934 miles
  • 2020 – 58,203 miles
  • 2019 – 55,530 miles
  • 2018 – 52,704 miles
  • 2017 – 48,865 miles
  • 2016 – 44,115 miles
  • 2015 – 40,194 miles
  • 2010 – 39,211 miles
  • 2009 – 38,037 miles
  • 2008 – 36,512 miles
  • 2006 – 25,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,677 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,677 miles (+3,316)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,677 miles
    Test number
    181512313689
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass70,361 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    70,361 miles
    Test number
    977790045972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail70,361 miles (+1,921)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,361 miles
    Test number
    681435167607
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,440 miles (+3,005)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,440 miles
    Test number
    300763583492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass65,435 miles (+2,497)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,435 miles
    Test number
    921657949714
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass62,938 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,938 miles
    Test number
    540436227726
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Various rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

  7. Fail62,938 miles (+3,004)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,938 miles
    Test number
    343991781571
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Various rear suspension components corroded but not weakened

  8. Pass59,934 miles (+1,731)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,934 miles
    Test number
    184730033737
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass58,203 miles (+2,673)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,203 miles
    Test number
    395596203811
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass55,530 miles (+2,826)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,530 miles
    Test number
    397986677727
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass52,704 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,704 miles
    Test number
    526851110155
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail52,704 miles (+3,839)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,704 miles
    Test number
    146770077117
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass48,865 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,865 miles
    Test number
    380906939740
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail48,865 miles (+4,750)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,865 miles
    Test number
    927522314399
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass44,115 miles (+3,921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,115 miles
    Test number
    213603635393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has 2.5mm in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has 2.5mm in tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass40,194 miles (+983)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,194 miles
    Test number
    278427465490
    • NoteAll tyres have slight flat spots where vehicle has been stored
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have 3mm in tread

  17. Pass39,211 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,211 miles
    Test number
    634007220060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,037 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,037 miles
    Test number
    701520439036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,512 miles (+10,918)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,512 miles
    Test number
    683729428021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,594 miles
    Test number
    921519946367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB51 HVA

Does LB51 HVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 HVA is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 HVA?
The MOT on LB51 HVA is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 HVA done?
LB51 HVA was recorded at 73,677 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 2,442 miles a year.
Has LB51 HVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 HVA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 HVA 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 HVA find?
LB51 HVA passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 13 advisories: central oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 10 more.

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