Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 3,498 cc
LB55 RYUMOT history
LB55 RYU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 154,454 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 154,454 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,735 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 RYU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 27 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 RYU was last recorded at 154,454 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,454 miles · 13 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,735 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 154,454 miles
- 2024 – 149,690 miles
- 2023 – 142,924 miles
- 2022 – 137,257 miles
- 2021 – 132,309 miles
- 2020 – 128,515 miles
- 2019 – 123,260 miles
- 2018 – 114,435 miles
- 2017 – 103,793 miles
- 2016 – 94,512 miles
- 2015 – 83,934 miles
- 2014 – 74,789 miles
- 2013 – 65,742 miles
- 2012 – 57,334 miles
- 2011 – 55,188 miles
- 2010 – 33,915 miles
- 2009 – 24,384 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,454 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front fog lamp inop
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,454 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 154,454 miles
- Test number
- 552598717403
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail154,454 miles (+4,764)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,454 miles
- Test number
- 367871356246
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm also bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass149,690 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 149,690 miles
- Test number
- 353976187072
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust shields loose
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fail149,690 miles (+6,766)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,690 miles
- Test number
- 954208648945
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust shields loose
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass142,924 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 142,924 miles
- Test number
- 831743479028
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fail142,924 miles (+5,667)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,924 miles
- Test number
- 894524445810
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass137,257 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 137,257 miles
- Test number
- 638024797307
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inop
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail137,257 miles (+4,948)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,257 miles
- Test number
- 415042331568
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inop
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,309 miles (+3,794)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 132,309 miles
- Test number
- 464892668078
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,515 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 128,515 miles
- Test number
- 856189316030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,515 miles (+5,255)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,515 miles
- Test number
- 946336077779
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass123,260 miles (+8,825)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 123,260 miles
- Test number
- 318604243195
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass114,435 miles (+10,642)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 114,435 miles
- Test number
- 938961739401
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass103,793 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 103,793 miles
- Test number
- 849827679578
- 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)
Fail103,793 miles (+9,281)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,793 miles
- Test number
- 747595326552
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass94,512 miles (+10,578)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 94,512 miles
- Test number
- 314761987567
- AdvisoryRear sections of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front, rear suspension arm balljoint
Pass83,934 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 83,934 miles
- Test number
- 539071052666
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket snapped but system still supported
Fail83,934 miles (+9,145)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,934 miles
- Test number
- 709933682814
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- 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)
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket snapped but system still supported
- AdvisorySlight wear OSF tyre inner sidewall
Pass74,789 miles (+9,047)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 74,789 miles
- Test number
- 489075514355
- NoteWater ingress in NS repeater lens
Pass65,742 miles (+8,408)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 65,742 miles
- Test number
- 406469313352
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass57,334 miles (+2,146)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 57,334 miles
- Test number
- 138170122337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,188 miles (+10,297)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 55,188 miles
- Test number
- 216835531396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 44,891 miles
- Test number
- 709934421096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,891 miles (+10,976)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,891 miles
- Test number
- 166154621446
- FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Pass33,915 miles (+9,531)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 33,915 miles
- Test number
- 503138410003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,384 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 24,384 miles
- Test number
- 813290829059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 RYU
- Does LB55 RYU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 RYU is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 RYU?
- The MOT on LB55 RYU is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB55 RYU done?
- LB55 RYU was recorded at 154,454 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 7,735 miles a year.
- Has LB55 RYU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 RYU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB55 RYU 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 RYU find?
- LB55 RYU passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area; oil leak, but not excessive; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.
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