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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LB51 UMJMOT history

LB51 UMJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 2 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 23 of 28 MOT tests, with 108,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,559 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
23 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 UMJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 UMJ was last recorded at 108,559 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 5,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,825 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,734 miles
Average per year
4,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,559 miles
  • 2025 – 102,825 miles
  • 2024 – 96,060 miles
  • 2023 – 93,581 miles
  • 2022 – 89,737 miles
  • 2021 – 86,376 miles
  • 2020 – 85,309 miles
  • 2019 – 85,233 miles
  • 2018 – 82,012 miles
  • 2017 – 71,464 miles
  • 2016 – 65,833 miles
  • 2015 – 61,562 miles
  • 2014 – 54,988 miles
  • 2013 – 48,289 miles
  • 2012 – 37,607 miles
  • 2011 – 36,678 miles
  • 2010 – 35,018 miles
  • 2009 – 32,756 miles
  • 2008 – 31,460 miles
  • 2007 – 21,938 miles
  • 2006 – 17,449 miles
  • 2005 – 16,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,559 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,559 miles (+5,734)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,559 miles
    Test number
    157526377795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Pass102,825 miles (+6,765)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,825 miles
    Test number
    387888194714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrodeed

  3. Pass96,060 miles (+2,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,060 miles
    Test number
    808588559774
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Pass93,581 miles (+3,844)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,581 miles
    Test number
    719060514843
    • AdvisoryCentral Centre pipe support starting to corrode away from exhaust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded (Secondary skin starting to corrode/peel away from exhaust)

  5. Pass89,737 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,737 miles
    Test number
    996078764589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail89,735 miles (+3,359)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,735 miles
    Test number
    455536929068
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,376 miles (+1,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,376 miles
    Test number
    583211581334
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass85,309 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,309 miles
    Test number
    747519201648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,233 miles (+3,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,233 miles
    Test number
    288719754193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass82,012 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,012 miles
    Test number
    290633627444
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail82,011 miles (+10,547)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,011 miles
    Test number
    217906741342
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass71,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,464 miles
    Test number
    673899018579
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering joints

  13. Fail71,464 miles (+5,631)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,464 miles
    Test number
    170879209182
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant light on
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering joints

  14. Pass65,833 miles (+4,271)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,833 miles
    Test number
    388494554275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation inside lamp (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering joints

  15. Pass61,562 miles (+6,574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,562 miles
    Test number
    341135282863
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering joints

  16. Pass54,988 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,988 miles
    Test number
    865789574289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail54,988 miles (+6,699)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,988 miles
    Test number
    335719774453
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass48,289 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,289 miles
    Test number
    418203153221
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust rusty.
    • NoteFuel pipe corroded.

  19. Fail48,288 miles (+10,681)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,288 miles
    Test number
    988403553229
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust rusty.
    • NoteFuel pipe corroded.

  20. Pass37,607 miles (+929)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,607 miles
    Test number
    228431462282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,678 miles (+1,660)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,678 miles
    Test number
    649942561347
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight play to o/s/f steering knuckle

  22. Pass35,018 miles (+2,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    35,018 miles
    Test number
    293805560396
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass32,756 miles (+1,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,756 miles
    Test number
    290451359398
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)

  24. Pass31,460 miles (+5,988)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,460 miles
    Test number
    463497358458
    • NoteN/s front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

  25. Pass25,472 miles (+3,534)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,472 miles
    Test number
    942674928001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,938 miles (+4,489)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,938 miles
    Test number
    120876477031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,449 miles (+563)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,449 miles
    Test number
    794939476022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    16,886 miles
    Test number
    663097945379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 UMJ

Does LB51 UMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 UMJ is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 UMJ?
The MOT on LB51 UMJ is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 UMJ done?
LB51 UMJ was recorded at 108,559 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,517 miles a year.
Has LB51 UMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 UMJ has failed 5 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 UMJ 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 UMJ find?
LB51 UMJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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