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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

LB51 TXLMOT history

LB51 TXL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 121,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
121,187 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 TXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 TXL was last recorded at 121,187 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 1,837 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,350 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,837 miles
Average per year
3,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,187 miles
  • 2025 – 119,350 miles
  • 2024 – 118,241 miles
  • 2023 – 117,927 miles
  • 2022 – 117,906 miles
  • 2021 – 115,089 miles
  • 2020 – 110,739 miles
  • 2019 – 106,510 miles
  • 2018 – 101,979 miles
  • 2017 – 98,921 miles
  • 2016 – 94,365 miles
  • 2015 – 91,449 miles
  • 2014 – 87,836 miles
  • 2013 – 85,124 miles
  • 2012 – 81,781 miles
  • 2011 – 78,236 miles
  • 2010 – 70,431 miles
  • 2009 – 62,232 miles
  • 2008 – 54,670 miles
  • 2007 – 49,029 miles
  • 2006 – 43,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,187 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,187 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    121,187 miles
    Test number
    372376475958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,350 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    119,350 miles
    Test number
    803342379504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,241 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,241 miles
    Test number
    197328334127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,927 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,927 miles
    Test number
    795090442907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass117,906 miles (+2,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,906 miles
    Test number
    883377762830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass115,089 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,089 miles
    Test number
    557374187157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail115,089 miles (+4,350)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,089 miles
    Test number
    128824044447
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,739 miles (+4,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,739 miles
    Test number
    296430150576
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,510 miles (+4,531)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,510 miles
    Test number
    294156665785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,979 miles
    Test number
    288772775337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail101,979 miles (+3,058)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,979 miles
    Test number
    714574735320
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  12. Pass98,921 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,921 miles
    Test number
    635055634296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,365 miles (+2,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,365 miles
    Test number
    314926890136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass91,449 miles (+3,613)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    91,449 miles
    Test number
    799223873345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,836 miles
    Test number
    915186794299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,836 miles (+2,712)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,836 miles
    Test number
    957875694288
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly worn on edges

  17. Pass85,124 miles (+3,343)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,124 miles
    Test number
    997412663252
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear,ok at test.

  18. Pass81,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,781 miles
    Test number
    969924582279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,781 miles (+3,545)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,781 miles
    Test number
    908987972292
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass78,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,236 miles
    Test number
    128815881297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,236 miles (+7,805)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,236 miles
    Test number
    339585981483
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass70,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,431 miles
    Test number
    433158060024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,431 miles (+8,199)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,431 miles
    Test number
    883408960071
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass62,232 miles (+7,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,232 miles
    Test number
    532832769012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass54,670 miles (+5,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,670 miles
    Test number
    650264368000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass49,029 miles (+5,112)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,029 miles
    Test number
    962421777047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,917 miles
    Test number
    880766616017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 TXL

Does LB51 TXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 TXL is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 TXL?
The MOT on LB51 TXL is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 TXL done?
LB51 TXL was recorded at 121,187 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 3,863 miles a year.
Has LB51 TXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 TXL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LB51 TXL 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 TXL find?
LB51 TXL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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