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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

LB55 FTPMOT history

LB55 FTP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 41,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2026
Mileage
41,209 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 FTP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 FTP was last recorded at 41,209 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 1,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,261 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,948 miles
Average per year
1,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,209 miles
  • 2024 – 39,261 miles
  • 2023 – 37,526 miles
  • 2022 – 35,528 miles
  • 2021 – 33,598 miles
  • 2020 – 31,374 miles
  • 2019 – 28,772 miles
  • 2018 – 27,073 miles
  • 2017 – 25,941 miles
  • 2016 – 24,408 miles
  • 2015 – 22,217 miles
  • 2014 – 19,978 miles
  • 2013 – 18,551 miles
  • 2012 – 17,139 miles
  • 2011 – 15,773 miles
  • 2010 – 14,579 miles
  • 2009 – 13,669 miles
  • 2008 – 10,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,209 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Both front chassis braces corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,209 miles (+1,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    41,209 miles
    Test number
    115450019525
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass39,261 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    39,261 miles
    Test number
    232348957005
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail39,236 miles (+1,710)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,236 miles
    Test number
    720841085560
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass37,526 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    37,526 miles
    Test number
    529953799152
    • AdvisoryFront Both front chassis braces corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail37,525 miles (+1,997)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,525 miles
    Test number
    266224471310
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front chassis braces corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass35,528 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    35,528 miles
    Test number
    280735609954
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail35,528 miles (+1,930)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,528 miles
    Test number
    669060939374
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass33,598 miles (+2,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    33,598 miles
    Test number
    326136466124
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass31,374 miles (+2,602)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    31,374 miles
    Test number
    719017008773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    28,772 miles
    Test number
    436984831680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail28,772 miles (+1,699)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,772 miles
    Test number
    834043904267
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass27,073 miles (+1,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    27,073 miles
    Test number
    500472220437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked and perished

  13. Pass25,941 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    25,941 miles
    Test number
    272195177678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,408 miles (+2,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    24,408 miles
    Test number
    149953322659
    • 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)

  15. Pass22,217 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    22,217 miles
    Test number
    472925421635
    • 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)

  16. Fail22,177 miles (+2,199)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,177 miles
    Test number
    822690232730
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  17. Pass19,978 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    19,978 miles
    Test number
    785075824314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,551 miles (+1,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    18,551 miles
    Test number
    247519513399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass17,139 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    17,139 miles
    Test number
    477530822334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,773 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    15,773 miles
    Test number
    178202721338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,579 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    14,579 miles
    Test number
    730592020383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,669 miles (+3,396)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    13,669 miles
    Test number
    284683529386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    10,273 miles
    Test number
    330413238377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 FTP

Does LB55 FTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 FTP expired on 24 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 FTP?
The MOT on LB55 FTP expired on 24 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 FTP done?
LB55 FTP was recorded at 41,209 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 1,854 miles a year.
Has LB55 FTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 FTP has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 FTP 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 FTP find?
LB55 FTP passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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