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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

LB51 TXAMOT history

LB51 TXA is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 127,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2023
Mileage
127,494 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 TXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 TXA was last recorded at 127,494 miles on 26 Mar 2022, 1,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Dec 2015: 126,001 miles, lower than 257,553 miles on 17 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,300 miles · 9 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,194 miles
Average per year
4,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,494 miles
  • 2021 – 126,300 miles
  • 2018 – 126,272 miles
  • 2017 – 126,047 miles
  • 2015 – 126,001 miles
  • 2014 – 122,161 miles
  • 2013 – 119,844 miles
  • 2012 – 117,173 miles
  • 2011 – 115,039 miles
  • 2010 – 111,653 miles
  • 2009 – 99,045 miles
  • 2008 – 83,839 miles
  • 2007 – 70,336 miles
  • 2006 – 53,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,494 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,494 miles (+1,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    127,494 miles
    Test number
    987177142664
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass126,300 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    126,300 miles
    Test number
    369860926179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail126,299 miles (+27)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,299 miles
    Test number
    789189685667
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass126,272 miles (+225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,272 miles
    Test number
    749698788109
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  5. Pass126,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,047 miles
    Test number
    764773510763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,047 miles (+46)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,047 miles
    Test number
    229751610715
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  7. Pass126,001 miles (-131,552)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    126,001 miles
    Test number
    125443834321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass257,553 miles (+135,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    257,553 miles
    Test number
    420500261381
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass122,161 miles (+2,317)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    122,161 miles
    Test number
    416060214255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,844 miles (+2,671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    119,844 miles
    Test number
    389483503492
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre low

  11. Pass117,173 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    117,173 miles
    Test number
    936843092189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,039 miles (+3,386)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    115,039 miles
    Test number
    396955781124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,653 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    111,653 miles
    Test number
    444257380115
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Fail111,653 miles (+12,608)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,653 miles
    Test number
    352067880168
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass99,045 miles (+15,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    99,045 miles
    Test number
    653744079157
    • 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)

  16. Pass83,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    83,839 miles
    Test number
    290223168133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,839 miles (+13,503)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,839 miles
    Test number
    394403568198
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass70,336 miles (+16,426)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    70,336 miles
    Test number
    543554257013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,910 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    53,910 miles
    Test number
    982493716034
    • NoteWiper blades worn

Questions about LB51 TXA

Does LB51 TXA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 TXA expired on 8 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 TXA?
The MOT on LB51 TXA expired on 8 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 TXA done?
LB51 TXA was recorded at 127,494 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2022, an average of 4,543 miles a year.
Has LB51 TXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 TXA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LB51 TXA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 TXA find?
LB51 TXA passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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