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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,199 cc

LB53 GYPMOT history

LB53 GYP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 93,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2023
Mileage
93,797 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 GYP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 GYP was last recorded at 93,797 miles on 7 Sept 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,795 miles · 31 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,797 miles
  • 2019 – 89,144 miles
  • 2018 – 86,090 miles
  • 2017 – 81,918 miles
  • 2016 – 76,687 miles
  • 2015 – 73,704 miles
  • 2014 – 70,898 miles
  • 2013 – 61,822 miles
  • 2012 – 54,647 miles
  • 2010 – 49,402 miles
  • 2009 – 41,580 miles
  • 2008 – 36,943 miles
  • 2007 – 28,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,797 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,797 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    93,797 miles
    Test number
    838054178701
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,795 miles (+4,651)4 major1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,795 miles
    Test number
    613075193762
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass89,144 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,144 miles
    Test number
    998446083186
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail89,144 miles (+3,054)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,144 miles
    Test number
    982087010942
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking from rocker cover gasket onto exhaust manifold ( potential fire hazard ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass86,090 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,090 miles
    Test number
    276631991927
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  6. Fail86,090 miles (+4,172)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,090 miles
    Test number
    127827304451
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass81,918 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    81,918 miles
    Test number
    768933839529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,687 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,687 miles
    Test number
    165730346917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,704 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,704 miles
    Test number
    805803115021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail73,704 miles (+2,806)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,704 miles
    Test number
    977112915075
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass70,898 miles (+9,076)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,898 miles
    Test number
    605687414005
    • NoteHeader tank on cooling system leaking
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall damage
    • NoteOff side front fog light lens broken
    • NoteOff side front wheel bearing slight play
    • NotePassenger side washer weak

  12. Pass61,822 miles (+7,175)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,822 miles
    Test number
    226966213061
    • NoteEXHAUST HANGER BROKEN BUT SYSTEM STILL ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

  13. Pass54,647 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,647 miles
    Test number
    299019612054
    • NoteEXHAUST HANGER CORRODED

  14. Fail54,647 miles (+5,245)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,647 miles
    Test number
    185489312016
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEXHAUST HANGER CORRODED

  15. Pass49,402 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    49,402 miles
    Test number
    282901450311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,233 miles (+3,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,233 miles
    Test number
    971401010052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass41,580 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,580 miles
    Test number
    312581929091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,943 miles
    Test number
    162210418469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,943 miles (+8,195)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,943 miles
    Test number
    981280718048
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass28,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,748 miles
    Test number
    244196127084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 GYP

Does LB53 GYP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 GYP expired on 6 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 GYP?
The MOT on LB53 GYP expired on 6 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 GYP done?
LB53 GYP was recorded at 93,797 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2022, an average of 4,166 miles a year.
Has LB53 GYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 GYP has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 GYP 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 LB53 GYP find?
LB53 GYP passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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