Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,295 cc
LB53 UATMOT history
LB53 UAT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 68,482 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 68,482 mi
- At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,558 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB53 UAT
- 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
- 30 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB53 UAT was last recorded at 68,482 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,020 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 462 miles
- Average per year
- 2,558 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 68,482 miles
- 2025 – 68,020 miles
- 2024 – 67,433 miles
- 2023 – 66,768 miles
- 2022 – 66,321 miles
- 2021 – 65,208 miles
- 2019 – 61,425 miles
- 2018 – 59,418 miles
- 2017 – 57,089 miles
- 2016 – 52,547 miles
- 2015 – 46,308 miles
- 2014 – 41,917 miles
- 2013 – 38,048 miles
- 2012 – 33,990 miles
- 2011 – 31,664 miles
- 2010 – 29,242 miles
- 2009 – 26,104 miles
- 2008 – 23,104 miles
- 2007 – 19,926 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,482 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Headlamp lens slightly defective both
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 20 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,482 miles (+462)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 68,482 miles
- Test number
- 114342743243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,020 miles (+6)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 68,020 miles
- Test number
- 360195859251
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail68,014 miles (+581)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,014 miles
- Test number
- 333769724141
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass67,433 miles (+665)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 67,433 miles
- Test number
- 554115841549
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass66,768 miles (+24)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 66,768 miles
- Test number
- 425453259557
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Fail66,744 miles (+423)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,744 miles
- Test number
- 454122553193
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Pass66,321 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 66,321 miles
- Test number
- 906887913494
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
Fail66,321 miles (+1,113)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,321 miles
- Test number
- 853528027411
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
Pass65,208 miles (+3,783)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 65,208 miles
- Test number
- 486514447603
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable Tie Rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Pass61,425 miles (+137)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 61,425 miles
- Test number
- 465391812717
- AdvisoryFront accident damage
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corrosion apparent
Fail61,288 miles (+1,870)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,288 miles
- Test number
- 636241209674
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront accident damage
- AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corrosion apparent
Pass59,418 miles (+2,329)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 59,418 miles
- Test number
- 149909331911
- AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre
- AdvisorySlight play in both front tie rods
Pass57,089 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 57,089 miles
- Test number
- 254402396904
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Fail57,088 miles (+4,541)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,088 miles
- Test number
- 922820108400
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Pass52,547 miles (+6,239)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 52,547 miles
- Test number
- 907373990397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 46,308 miles
- Test number
- 565155695180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,308 miles (+4,391)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,308 miles
- Test number
- 807775195104
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass41,917 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 41,917 miles
- Test number
- 645523704242
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail41,917 miles (+3,869)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,917 miles
- Test number
- 358383604422
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass38,048 miles (+4,058)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 38,048 miles
- Test number
- 498633303247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteRear exhaust system heavily corroded
Pass33,990 miles (+2,326)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 33,990 miles
- Test number
- 556905982126
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Pass31,664 miles (+2,422)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 31,664 miles
- Test number
- 205646301218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,242 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 29,242 miles
- Test number
- 254640290480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,242 miles (+3,138)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,242 miles
- Test number
- 690620990191
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass26,104 miles (+3,000)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 26,104 miles
- Test number
- 562494899174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,104 miles (+3,178)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 23,104 miles
- Test number
- 712243428128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,926 miles (+341)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 19,926 miles
- Test number
- 251045857432
- NoteSlight in balance to front brakes
Pass19,585 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 19,585 miles
- Test number
- 100360527473
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB53 UAT
- Does LB53 UAT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 UAT is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB53 UAT?
- The MOT on LB53 UAT is valid until 11 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 UAT done?
- LB53 UAT was recorded at 68,482 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 2,558 miles a year.
- Has LB53 UAT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB53 UAT has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB53 UAT 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 UAT find?
- LB53 UAT passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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