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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

LB56 TKAMOT history

LB56 TKA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
70,923 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 TKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 TKA was last recorded at 70,923 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,902 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
2,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,923 miles
  • 2025 – 70,902 miles
  • 2024 – 70,750 miles
  • 2023 – 70,308 miles
  • 2022 – 70,213 miles
  • 2021 – 69,629 miles
  • 2020 – 68,766 miles
  • 2019 – 68,236 miles
  • 2018 – 66,932 miles
  • 2017 – 65,112 miles
  • 2016 – 63,426 miles
  • 2015 – 61,282 miles
  • 2014 – 57,604 miles
  • 2013 – 55,668 miles
  • 2012 – 53,529 miles
  • 2011 – 49,161 miles
  • 2010 – 41,020 miles
  • 2009 – 35,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,923 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth number plates cloudy but still can be read

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake has just met minimum brake efficiency advise to check and adjust

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm marked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,923 miles (+21)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    70,923 miles
    Test number
    402314832627
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth number plates cloudy but still can be read

  2. Pass70,902 miles (+152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    70,902 miles
    Test number
    196191569302
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass70,750 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,750 miles
    Test number
    844161479602
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips and heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail70,750 miles (+442)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,750 miles
    Test number
    447889453750
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded in clips and heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass70,308 miles (+95)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    70,308 miles
    Test number
    133543231065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass70,213 miles (+584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,213 miles
    Test number
    214686233087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass69,629 miles (+863)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    69,629 miles
    Test number
    914763211044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge also slight cracking and perishing on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has just met minimum brake efficiency advise to check and adjust

  8. Pass68,766 miles (+530)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,766 miles
    Test number
    130914923484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has just met minimum brake efficiency advise to check and adjust

  9. Pass68,236 miles (+1,304)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,236 miles
    Test number
    968639995707
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has just met minimum brake efficiency advise to check and adjust

  10. Pass66,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,932 miles
    Test number
    961184707188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished

  11. Fail66,932 miles (+1,820)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,932 miles
    Test number
    157678808176
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,112 miles (+1,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,112 miles
    Test number
    154647438967
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking

  13. Pass63,426 miles (+2,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,426 miles
    Test number
    714212837580
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  14. Pass61,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,282 miles
    Test number
    358674884203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,282 miles (+3,678)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,282 miles
    Test number
    802499259224
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass57,604 miles (+1,936)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    57,604 miles
    Test number
    237951074457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass55,668 miles (+2,139)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    55,668 miles
    Test number
    247753963457
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass53,529 miles (+4,368)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,529 miles
    Test number
    436877972184
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass49,161 miles (+8,141)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,161 miles
    Test number
    235211411215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,020 miles (+5,981)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,020 miles
    Test number
    944332210260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,039 miles
    Test number
    283846899201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 TKA

Does LB56 TKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 TKA is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 TKA?
The MOT on LB56 TKA is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 TKA done?
LB56 TKA was recorded at 70,923 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 2,141 miles a year.
Has LB56 TKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 TKA has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 TKA 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 TKA find?
LB56 TKA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; both number plates cloudy but still can be read.

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