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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

LB51 HWLMOT history

LB51 HWL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 108,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
108,927 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 HWL
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
11 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 HWL was last recorded at 108,927 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 12,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,850 miles · 28 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
12,077 miles
Average per year
4,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,927 miles
  • 2023 – 96,850 miles
  • 2022 – 84,428 miles
  • 2021 – 83,802 miles
  • 2020 – 83,062 miles
  • 2019 – 81,567 miles
  • 2018 – 79,205 miles
  • 2017 – 76,709 miles
  • 2016 – 74,102 miles
  • 2015 – 71,234 miles
  • 2014 – 67,742 miles
  • 2013 – 64,065 miles
  • 2012 – 60,496 miles
  • 2011 – 57,341 miles
  • 2010 – 53,659 miles
  • 2009 – 48,597 miles
  • 2008 – 43,709 miles
  • 2007 – 36,997 miles
  • 2006 – 28,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,927 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,927 miles (+12,077)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,927 miles
    Test number
    870660189713
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,850 miles (+12,422)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,850 miles
    Test number
    624001304471
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe under vehicle corrosion . & plastic sills fitted (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front door indicator lens slightly broken
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen

  3. Pass84,428 miles (+626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,428 miles
    Test number
    536969841702
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  4. Pass83,802 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,802 miles
    Test number
    193696470513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,062 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    83,062 miles
    Test number
    327701284479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,567 miles (+2,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,567 miles
    Test number
    136204597728
    • AdvisoryAll springs corroded

  7. Pass79,205 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,205 miles
    Test number
    122674914776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,709 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,709 miles
    Test number
    745153594234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,102 miles (+2,868)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,102 miles
    Test number
    530246910077
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass71,234 miles (+3,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,234 miles
    Test number
    975399215150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass67,742 miles (+3,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,742 miles
    Test number
    798008814173
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  12. Pass64,065 miles (+3,569)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,065 miles
    Test number
    365525333155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail60,496 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,496 miles
    Test number
    265065162146
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteCrack in front number plate

  14. Pass60,496 miles (+3,155)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    60,496 miles
    Test number
    585775162190
    • NoteCrack in front number plate

  15. Pass57,341 miles (+3,682)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,341 miles
    Test number
    797509651144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCrack in front number plate

  16. Pass53,659 miles (+5,062)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,659 miles
    Test number
    681612770169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  17. Pass48,597 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,597 miles
    Test number
    172784279153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,709 miles (+6,712)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,709 miles
    Test number
    812151078113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,997 miles (+8,439)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,997 miles
    Test number
    633366877184
    • NoteRear tyres approaching legal limit

  20. Pass28,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,558 miles
    Test number
    783791486182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 HWL

Does LB51 HWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 HWL expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 HWL?
The MOT on LB51 HWL expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 HWL done?
LB51 HWL was recorded at 108,927 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 4,410 miles a year.
Has LB51 HWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 HWL has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on LB51 HWL 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 HWL find?
LB51 HWL passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 13 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion, and 10 more.

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