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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,295 cc

LD53 ONHMOT history

LD53 ONH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
123,117 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 ONH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 ONH was last recorded at 123,117 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,487 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
630 miles
Average per year
5,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,117 miles
  • 2024 – 122,487 miles
  • 2023 – 120,949 miles
  • 2022 – 119,877 miles
  • 2021 – 119,168 miles
  • 2020 – 118,766 miles
  • 2019 – 116,646 miles
  • 2018 – 112,503 miles
  • 2017 – 106,165 miles
  • 2016 – 99,460 miles
  • 2015 – 91,809 miles
  • 2014 – 80,428 miles
  • 2013 – 72,130 miles
  • 2012 – 64,258 miles
  • 2011 – 53,805 miles
  • 2010 – 42,500 miles
  • 2008 – 37,945 miles
  • 2007 – 32,696 miles
  • 2006 – 24,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,117 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing Corrded

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Floor panel has hole

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,117 miles (+630)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,117 miles
    Test number
    191713345581
    • MinorFront Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing Corrded
  2. Pass122,487 miles (+1,538)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,487 miles
    Test number
    390672542750
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track road end both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExshaut bracket broken
  3. Pass120,949 miles (+1,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    120,949 miles
    Test number
    221669383905
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  4. Pass119,877 miles (+709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,877 miles
    Test number
    476058500719
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass119,168 miles (+402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    119,168 miles
    Test number
    444047848993
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFloor panel has hole
  6. Pass118,766 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,766 miles
    Test number
    907456055582
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFloor panel has hole
  7. Fail118,766 miles (+2,120)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,766 miles
    Test number
    669985128394
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFloor panel has hole
  8. Pass116,646 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    116,646 miles
    Test number
    661721701108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,503 miles (+6,338)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    112,503 miles
    Test number
    297731549528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,165 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,165 miles
    Test number
    165468310798
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin corroded.
  11. Fail106,165 miles (+6,705)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,165 miles
    Test number
    897752558477
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust metal hanger bracket broken.
  12. Pass99,460 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,460 miles
    Test number
    374870509959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,809 miles (+11,381)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,809 miles
    Test number
    896997845151
    • NoteCenter exhaust corroded
  14. Pass80,428 miles (+8,298)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,428 miles
    Test number
    669129634080
    • NoteCondensation in offside front headlamp.
  15. Pass72,130 miles (+7,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,130 miles
    Test number
    325966023037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Pass64,258 miles (+10,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,258 miles
    Test number
    666395232017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass53,805 miles (+11,305)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,805 miles
    Test number
    157984431451
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteWINDSCREEN CHIPPED
  18. Pass42,500 miles (+4,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,500 miles
    Test number
    391860340051
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  19. Pass37,945 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,945 miles
    Test number
    894596348226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,696 miles (+7,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,696 miles
    Test number
    214510907326
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass24,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,945 miles
    Test number
    384210176204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 ONH

Does LD53 ONH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 ONH is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 ONH?
The MOT on LD53 ONH is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 ONH done?
LD53 ONH was recorded at 123,117 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,136 miles a year.
Has LD53 ONH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 ONH has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on LD53 ONH 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 LD53 ONH find?
LD53 ONH passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; nearside front wing corroded; offside front wing corrded.

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