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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LB51 XMWMOT history

LB51 XMW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 102,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
102,251 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 XMW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 XMW was last recorded at 102,251 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,251 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,251 miles
  • 2024 – 95,805 miles
  • 2023 – 86,995 miles
  • 2022 – 79,776 miles
  • 2021 – 76,982 miles
  • 2020 – 74,937 miles
  • 2019 – 70,947 miles
  • 2018 – 69,310 miles
  • 2016 – 67,871 miles
  • 2015 – 65,050 miles
  • 2014 – 62,213 miles
  • 2013 – 56,300 miles
  • 2012 – 51,930 miles
  • 2011 – 48,257 miles
  • 2010 – 43,668 miles
  • 2009 – 39,706 miles
  • 2008 – 36,256 miles
  • 2007 – 30,736 miles
  • 2006 – 25,836 miles
  • 2005 – 21,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,251 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,251 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    102,251 miles
    Test number
    664586610480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail102,251 miles (+6,446)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,251 miles
    Test number
    234169369825
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass95,805 miles (+8,810)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,805 miles
    Test number
    363364184075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass86,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,995 miles
    Test number
    909023911578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,995 miles (+7,219)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,995 miles
    Test number
    864530121068
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass79,776 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,776 miles
    Test number
    503858116696
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail79,776 miles (+2,794)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,776 miles
    Test number
    118269786361
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass76,982 miles (+2,045)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,982 miles
    Test number
    936139344224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,937 miles (+3,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,937 miles
    Test number
    793073554535
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass70,947 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,947 miles
    Test number
    736856112696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,310 miles (+1,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,310 miles
    Test number
    526122974952
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass67,871 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,871 miles
    Test number
    683030668576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,805 miles (+2,755)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,805 miles
    Test number
    573800587115
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  14. Pass65,050 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,050 miles
    Test number
    108326892858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,987 miles (+2,774)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,987 miles
    Test number
    167406971267
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass62,213 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,213 miles
    Test number
    149288434306
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass damaged
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to 2.3mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn very low on edges

  17. Fail62,213 miles (+5,913)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,213 miles
    Test number
    606528234389
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine check lamp "on"
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass damaged
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to 2.3mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn very low on edges

  18. Pass56,300 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,300 miles
    Test number
    979610243337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/f wheel binding

  19. Fail56,300 miles (+4,370)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,300 miles
    Test number
    939983033362
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management lamp illuminated
    • NoteO/s/f wheel binding

  20. Pass51,930 miles (+3,673)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,930 miles
    Test number
    266499632393
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn close to wear bars
    • NoteSlight binding in offside front brake(attention recommended)

  21. Pass48,257 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,257 miles
    Test number
    556626541341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,668 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,668 miles
    Test number
    101500150335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,641 miles (+3,935)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,641 miles
    Test number
    661948240301
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass39,706 miles (+3,450)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,706 miles
    Test number
    671189249313
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)
    • NoteAge cracking in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

  25. Pass36,256 miles (+5,520)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,256 miles
    Test number
    483644458457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    30,736 miles
    Test number
    832052357340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,736 miles (+4,900)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,736 miles
    Test number
    902791157328
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall slightly perrished

  28. Pass25,836 miles (+3,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,836 miles
    Test number
    913962846352
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass21,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    21,935 miles
    Test number
    354650555361
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB51 XMW

Does LB51 XMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 XMW is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 XMW?
The MOT on LB51 XMW is valid until 3 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 XMW done?
LB51 XMW was recorded at 102,251 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 3,989 miles a year.
Has LB51 XMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 XMW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 XMW 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 XMW find?
LB51 XMW passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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