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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LB56 LFLMOT history

LB56 LFL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 50,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,452 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 LFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 LFL was last recorded at 50,452 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 1,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,423 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,029 miles
Average per year
1,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,452 miles
  • 2025 – 49,423 miles
  • 2024 – 48,445 miles
  • 2023 – 47,429 miles
  • 2022 – 46,120 miles
  • 2021 – 41,842 miles
  • 2020 – 39,831 miles
  • 2019 – 33,677 miles
  • 2018 – 32,692 miles
  • 2015 – 32,157 miles
  • 2014 – 29,167 miles
  • 2013 – 24,813 miles
  • 2011 – 23,287 miles
  • 2010 – 20,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,452 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,452 miles (+1,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,452 miles
    Test number
    818851112461
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass49,423 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    49,423 miles
    Test number
    490305704189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    48,445 miles
    Test number
    968508319601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail48,445 miles (+1,016)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,445 miles
    Test number
    486604707648
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass47,429 miles (+1,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    47,429 miles
    Test number
    917556389104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass46,120 miles (+4,278)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    46,120 miles
    Test number
    540965392971
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass41,842 miles (+2,011)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    41,842 miles
    Test number
    403164237295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight gear box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  8. Pass39,831 miles (+6,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    39,831 miles
    Test number
    613884853220
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass33,677 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,677 miles
    Test number
    119992215829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,692 miles (+535)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,692 miles
    Test number
    555242595091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,157 miles (+2,990)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    32,157 miles
    Test number
    334501109644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,167 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,167 miles
    Test number
    407600394203
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail29,167 miles (+4,354)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,167 miles
    Test number
    936150894227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass24,813 miles (+1,526)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,813 miles
    Test number
    356233863128
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass23,287 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,287 miles
    Test number
    118986401482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F fog light damaged

  16. Fail23,287 miles (+3,285)1 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,287 miles
    Test number
    166556701476
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f brake disc slightly corroded
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc slightly scored

  17. Pass20,002 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    20,002 miles
    Test number
    191326900098
    • NoteSurface rust on all four brake discs

Questions about LB56 LFL

Does LB56 LFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 LFL is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 LFL?
The MOT on LB56 LFL is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 LFL done?
LB56 LFL was recorded at 50,452 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,880 miles a year.
Has LB56 LFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 LFL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 LFL 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 LB56 LFL find?
LB56 LFL passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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