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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

LB57 XUWMOT history

LB57 XUW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
59,112 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 XUW was last recorded at 59,112 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,109 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,112 miles
  • 2024 – 47,110 miles
  • 2023 – 46,114 miles
  • 2022 – 44,887 miles
  • 2021 – 43,791 miles
  • 2020 – 42,383 miles
  • 2019 – 40,879 miles
  • 2018 – 38,756 miles
  • 2017 – 36,473 miles
  • 2016 – 34,443 miles
  • 2015 – 29,735 miles
  • 2014 – 24,623 miles
  • 2013 – 18,364 miles
  • 2012 – 15,616 miles
  • 2011 – 14,002 miles
  • 2010 – 13,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,112 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,112 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    59,112 miles
    Test number
    738890008768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail59,109 miles (+11,999)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,109 miles
    Test number
    960540011530
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass47,110 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    47,110 miles
    Test number
    126246591480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,114 miles (+1,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    46,114 miles
    Test number
    257684751762
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition/brackets

  5. Pass44,887 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    44,887 miles
    Test number
    254090383772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,791 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,791 miles
    Test number
    131982057992
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BRACKET BROKE

  7. Fail43,791 miles (+1,408)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,791 miles
    Test number
    445601471099
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BRACKET BROKE

  8. Pass42,383 miles (+1,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    42,383 miles
    Test number
    474551111928
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mount[s] corroded and weak.
    • AdvisoryPoor beam image both headlamps light output reduced.

  9. Pass40,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,879 miles
    Test number
    934538660594
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail40,879 miles (+2,123)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,879 miles
    Test number
    121208218319
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass38,756 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,756 miles
    Test number
    469778854950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,473 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    36,473 miles
    Test number
    756713620104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    34,443 miles
    Test number
    494883570947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,443 miles (+4,708)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,443 miles
    Test number
    956790107639
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass29,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    29,735 miles
    Test number
    797510075658
    • 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. Fail29,731 miles (+5,108)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,731 miles
    Test number
    979133800329
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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. Pass24,623 miles (+6,259)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,623 miles
    Test number
    789751414345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust hangers are corroded

  18. Pass18,364 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    18,364 miles
    Test number
    938325323387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,616 miles (+450)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    15,616 miles
    Test number
    468541622442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,166 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,166 miles
    Test number
    697351112102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,002 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    14,002 miles
    Test number
    727597131147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,495 miles
    Test number
    901475350334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 XUW

Does LB57 XUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 XUW is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XUW?
The MOT on LB57 XUW is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 XUW done?
LB57 XUW was recorded at 59,112 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 3,044 miles a year.
Has LB57 XUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XUW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 XUW 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 LB57 XUW find?
LB57 XUW passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, and 1 more.

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