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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,295 cc

LB53 LZPMOT history

LB53 LZP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 55,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
55,782 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 LZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 LZP was last recorded at 55,782 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 2,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,190 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,592 miles
Average per year
2,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,782 miles
  • 2025 – 53,190 miles
  • 2024 – 51,919 miles
  • 2023 – 49,636 miles
  • 2022 – 49,119 miles
  • 2021 – 48,299 miles
  • 2020 – 47,665 miles
  • 2019 – 46,476 miles
  • 2018 – 45,729 miles
  • 2017 – 44,238 miles
  • 2016 – 42,665 miles
  • 2015 – 41,028 miles
  • 2014 – 39,896 miles
  • 2013 – 36,705 miles
  • 2012 – 33,695 miles
  • 2011 – 29,982 miles
  • 2009 – 25,111 miles
  • 2008 – 18,297 miles
  • 2007 – 14,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,782 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi pipes slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,782 miles (+2,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    55,782 miles
    Test number
    579157683887
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi pipes slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass53,190 miles (+1,271)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,190 miles
    Test number
    644384928037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on centre rear exhaust box

  3. Pass51,919 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,919 miles
    Test number
    752954481160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,636 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    49,636 miles
    Test number
    281414519432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,119 miles (+820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    49,119 miles
    Test number
    155260840933
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass48,299 miles (+634)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,299 miles
    Test number
    472248341605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,665 miles (+1,189)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,665 miles
    Test number
    683357352596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges , cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge , severe cracking to inner side wall , cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass46,476 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    46,476 miles
    Test number
    450877306574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,729 miles (+1,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    45,729 miles
    Test number
    114312654979
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass44,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,238 miles
    Test number
    809188194336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,238 miles (+1,573)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,238 miles
    Test number
    965675905268
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass42,665 miles (+1,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,665 miles
    Test number
    306319398754
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass41,028 miles (+1,132)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,028 miles
    Test number
    267976925032
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  14. Pass39,896 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,896 miles
    Test number
    989087724051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,705 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,705 miles
    Test number
    576990973009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,695 miles (+3,713)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,695 miles
    Test number
    698885572026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,982 miles
    Test number
    547250671049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,982 miles (+4,871)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,982 miles
    Test number
    728340871075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass25,111 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,111 miles
    Test number
    124197859312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,409 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,409 miles
    Test number
    852112519057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,297 miles (+3,901)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,297 miles
    Test number
    251344008089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,396 miles
    Test number
    654445307017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 LZP

Does LB53 LZP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 LZP is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 LZP?
The MOT on LB53 LZP is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 LZP done?
LB53 LZP was recorded at 55,782 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,154 miles a year.
Has LB53 LZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 LZP has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on LB53 LZP 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 LZP find?
LB53 LZP passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play both sides front; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi pipes slightly perished.

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