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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

LB55 BMYMOT history

LB55 BMY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
95,002 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 BMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB55 BMY was last recorded at 95,002 miles on 18 Oct 2023, 3,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,611 miles · 6 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,391 miles
Average per year
5,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 95,002 miles
  • 2022 – 91,611 miles
  • 2021 – 86,886 miles
  • 2020 – 80,487 miles
  • 2019 – 75,629 miles
  • 2018 – 71,840 miles
  • 2017 – 67,007 miles
  • 2016 – 62,328 miles
  • 2015 – 58,828 miles
  • 2014 – 55,111 miles
  • 2013 – 49,719 miles
  • 2012 – 42,966 miles
  • 2011 – 37,660 miles
  • 2010 – 28,904 miles
  • 2009 – 24,757 miles
  • 2008 – 17,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,002 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion
  • AdvisoryLow brake pads warning lamp illuminated

What MOT failures 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.

  • Under trays and sill covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Wet test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both side front and both side rear sections of front to rears corroded but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,002 miles (+3,391)14 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,002 miles
    Test number
    965786307557
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion
    • AdvisoryLow brake pads warning lamp illuminated

  2. Pass91,611 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,611 miles
    Test number
    706494641252
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  3. Fail91,601 miles (+4,715)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,601 miles
    Test number
    614674311270
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  4. Pass86,886 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,886 miles
    Test number
    426293652900
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  5. Fail86,876 miles (+6,389)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,876 miles
    Test number
    971359354677
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted

  6. Pass80,487 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,487 miles
    Test number
    522926056090
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWet test

  7. Fail80,477 miles (+4,848)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,477 miles
    Test number
    566196843017
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWet test

  8. Pass75,629 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,629 miles
    Test number
    662190787615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,628 miles (+3,788)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,628 miles
    Test number
    767833483690
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass71,840 miles (+36)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,840 miles
    Test number
    265526255992
    • AdvisoryBoth side front and both side rear sections of front to rears corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryFront discs surface corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f balljoint rubbers starting to split
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  11. Fail71,804 miles (+4,797)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,804 miles
    Test number
    867481442521
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth side front and both side rear sections of front to rears corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryBrackett on exhaust broken
    • AdvisoryExhaust cracked and blowing but not excessive
    • AdvisoryFront discs surface corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f balljoint rubbers starting to split
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryWipers starting to smear

  12. Pass67,007 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,007 miles
    Test number
    635923346661
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken but still supported
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail67,007 miles (+4,679)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,007 miles
    Test number
    883582121044
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken but still supported
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass62,328 miles (+3,500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,328 miles
    Test number
    922836153247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight leak on exhaust

  15. Pass58,828 miles (+3,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,828 miles
    Test number
    135394919332
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryRear pads low

  16. Pass55,111 miles (+5,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    55,111 miles
    Test number
    776880584232
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass49,719 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    49,719 miles
    Test number
    677114873211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,714 miles (+6,748)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,714 miles
    Test number
    927830873276
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass42,966 miles (+5,306)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,966 miles
    Test number
    847392982282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,660 miles (+8,756)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,660 miles
    Test number
    336170481447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,904 miles (+4,147)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,904 miles
    Test number
    152434870248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,757 miles (+7,545)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,757 miles
    Test number
    680510789213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    17,212 miles
    Test number
    321353888445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 BMY

Does LB55 BMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 BMY expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 BMY?
The MOT on LB55 BMY expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 BMY done?
LB55 BMY was recorded at 95,002 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2023, an average of 5,178 miles a year.
Has LB55 BMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 BMY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB55 BMY 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 BMY find?
LB55 BMY failed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2023 with 14 major defects and 11 advisories: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front headlamp aim too low, and 22 more.

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