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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

LB51 UERMOT history

LB51 UER is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,634 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 UER
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 UER was last recorded at 99,634 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,445 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
189 miles
Average per year
4,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,634 miles
  • 2024 – 99,445 miles
  • 2023 – 97,237 miles
  • 2022 – 94,731 miles
  • 2021 – 90,862 miles
  • 2020 – 88,080 miles
  • 2019 – 85,708 miles
  • 2018 – 82,339 miles
  • 2017 – 78,959 miles
  • 2016 – 74,201 miles
  • 2015 – 70,433 miles
  • 2014 – 64,841 miles
  • 2013 – 60,377 miles
  • 2012 – 54,893 miles
  • 2011 – 49,129 miles
  • 2010 – 40,773 miles
  • 2009 – 33,391 miles
  • 2008 – 25,320 miles
  • 2007 – 19,526 miles
  • 2006 – 14,851 miles
  • 2005 – 12,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,634 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,634 miles (+189)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,634 miles
    Test number
    515618175663
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  2. Pass99,445 miles (+2,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,445 miles
    Test number
    917830015482
    • 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))
  3. Pass97,237 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,237 miles
    Test number
    816580807331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,731 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,731 miles
    Test number
    656360653242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,443 miles (+3,581)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,443 miles
    Test number
    320907740484
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass90,862 miles (+2,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,862 miles
    Test number
    265331130668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass88,080 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,080 miles
    Test number
    324649179490
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Fail88,078 miles (+2,370)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,078 miles
    Test number
    204719739107
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass85,708 miles (+3,369)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,708 miles
    Test number
    761585944940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Pass82,339 miles (+3,380)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,339 miles
    Test number
    799658777263
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
  11. Pass78,959 miles (+4,758)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,959 miles
    Test number
    800947085933
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres side walls are cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
  12. Pass74,201 miles (+3,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,201 miles
    Test number
    785398628952
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  13. Pass70,433 miles (+5,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    70,433 miles
    Test number
    799175294065
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  14. Pass64,841 miles (+4,464)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,841 miles
    Test number
    686607314371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,377 miles (+5,484)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,377 miles
    Test number
    869400033362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,893 miles (+5,764)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,893 miles
    Test number
    809343432356
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front brake disk slightly croded
  17. Pass49,129 miles (+8,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,129 miles
    Test number
    199767321319
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  18. Pass40,773 miles (+7,382)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,773 miles
    Test number
    453733830390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,391 miles (+8,071)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    33,391 miles
    Test number
    920738239353
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCondensation offside headlight
  20. Fail25,320 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,320 miles
    Test number
    382960548362
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  21. Pass25,320 miles (+5,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,320 miles
    Test number
    433690248359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  22. Pass19,526 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,526 miles
    Test number
    712600547314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,851 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    14,851 miles
    Test number
    892910646386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    12,197 miles
    Test number
    243472445306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 UER

Does LB51 UER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 UER is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 UER?
The MOT on LB51 UER is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 UER done?
LB51 UER was recorded at 99,634 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 4,383 miles a year.
Has LB51 UER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 UER has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 UER 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 UER find?
LB51 UER passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip.; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded.; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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