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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

LB55 BLJMOT history

LB55 BLJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
126,247 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 BLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 BLJ was last recorded at 126,247 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 3,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,307 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,940 miles
Average per year
6,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,247 miles
  • 2024 – 122,307 miles
  • 2023 – 117,619 miles
  • 2022 – 114,528 miles
  • 2021 – 111,632 miles
  • 2020 – 109,299 miles
  • 2019 – 104,198 miles
  • 2018 – 99,963 miles
  • 2017 – 92,841 miles
  • 2016 – 89,158 miles
  • 2015 – 73,921 miles
  • 2014 – 62,804 miles
  • 2013 – 52,173 miles
  • 2012 – 42,376 miles
  • 2011 – 33,205 miles
  • 2010 – 32,266 miles
  • 2009 – 27,897 miles
  • 2008 – 22,139 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,247 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,247 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,247 miles
    Test number
    453133128673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail126,247 miles (+3,940)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,247 miles
    Test number
    912274693731
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass122,307 miles (+4,688)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,307 miles
    Test number
    959818439046
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass117,619 miles (+3,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,619 miles
    Test number
    680147015091
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass114,528 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,528 miles
    Test number
    131024977170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement truck control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail114,528 miles (+2,896)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,528 miles
    Test number
    240254506541
    • DangerousRear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative n/s and o/s (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn truck control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement truck control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,632 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,632 miles
    Test number
    157785873768
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush ,marginal pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases marginal pass (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail111,632 miles (+2,333)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,632 miles
    Test number
    193318574618
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arm bush ,marginal pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases marginal pass (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,299 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,299 miles
    Test number
    270789854789
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box conection (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail109,299 miles (+5,101)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,299 miles
    Test number
    374558485319
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box conection (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass104,198 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,198 miles
    Test number
    857368285125
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear dyferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Fail104,198 miles (+4,235)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,198 miles
    Test number
    897479906962
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear dyferential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass99,963 miles (+7,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,963 miles
    Test number
    617000906047
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass92,841 miles (+3,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    92,841 miles
    Test number
    698003138736
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass89,158 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,158 miles
    Test number
    876101965234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,401 miles (+11,480)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,401 miles
    Test number
    142666375105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,921 miles (+11,117)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,921 miles
    Test number
    775897885042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,804 miles (+10,631)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,804 miles
    Test number
    107439994075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,173 miles (+9,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,173 miles
    Test number
    689384893097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass42,376 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,376 miles
    Test number
    985517302110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,273 miles (+9,068)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,273 miles
    Test number
    206134702153
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass33,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,205 miles
    Test number
    999026001112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,205 miles (+939)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,205 miles
    Test number
    269555701417
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAdvanced deterioration in front brake discs

  24. Pass32,266 miles (+4,369)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,266 miles
    Test number
    602664950349
    • DangerousFront brake disc's very worn .

  25. Pass27,897 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    27,897 miles
    Test number
    782542959344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,139 miles
    Test number
    942434758356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 BLJ

Does LB55 BLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 BLJ is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 BLJ?
The MOT on LB55 BLJ is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 BLJ done?
LB55 BLJ was recorded at 126,247 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 6,176 miles a year.
Has LB55 BLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 BLJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 BLJ 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 LB55 BLJ find?
LB55 BLJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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