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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

LE03 VAJMOT history

LE03 VAJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2025
Mileage
137,707 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 VAJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 VAJ was last recorded at 137,707 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,689 miles · 11 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,707 miles
  • 2021 – 136,367 miles
  • 2020 – 131,247 miles
  • 2019 – 127,056 miles
  • 2018 – 117,203 miles
  • 2017 – 109,220 miles
  • 2016 – 100,623 miles
  • 2015 – 91,767 miles
  • 2014 – 83,707 miles
  • 2013 – 75,295 miles
  • 2012 – 67,906 miles
  • 2011 – 60,961 miles
  • 2010 – 58,255 miles
  • 2009 – 51,791 miles
  • 2008 – 45,279 miles
  • 2007 – 34,688 miles
  • 2006 – 25,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,707 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,707 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    137,707 miles
    Test number
    821675415153
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  2. Fail137,689 miles (+1,322)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,689 miles
    Test number
    294538640791
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  3. Pass136,367 miles (+5,120)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    136,367 miles
    Test number
    666869908363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,247 miles (+4,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,247 miles
    Test number
    992882011125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,056 miles (+9,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,056 miles
    Test number
    684817401818
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass117,203 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,203 miles
    Test number
    361759302039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail117,203 miles (+7,983)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,203 miles
    Test number
    958832289457
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass109,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,220 miles
    Test number
    279652639256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail109,220 miles (+8,597)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,220 miles
    Test number
    612104523734
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass100,623 miles (+8,856)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    100,623 miles
    Test number
    247119225027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,767 miles (+8,060)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,767 miles
    Test number
    218304455121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,707 miles
    Test number
    528344654146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,705 miles (+8,410)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,705 miles
    Test number
    907674554124
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass75,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,295 miles
    Test number
    409938443181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,293 miles (+7,387)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,293 miles
    Test number
    535958243172
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass67,906 miles (+6,945)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,906 miles
    Test number
    756032752191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,961 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,961 miles
    Test number
    628146841181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,255 miles (+6,464)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,255 miles
    Test number
    272365550179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,791 miles (+6,512)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,791 miles
    Test number
    440144069110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,279 miles (+10,591)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,279 miles
    Test number
    501361508119
    • NoteSlight movement in steering

  21. Pass34,688 miles (+8,696)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,688 miles
    Test number
    914258467013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,992 miles
    Test number
    150152476425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,992 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,992 miles
    Test number
    311532376025
    • 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)

Questions about LE03 VAJ

Does LE03 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 VAJ expired on 17 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 VAJ?
The MOT on LE03 VAJ expired on 17 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 VAJ done?
LE03 VAJ was recorded at 137,707 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 6,088 miles a year.
Has LE03 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 VAJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LE03 VAJ 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 LE03 VAJ find?
LE03 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: underbody surface corrosion.

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