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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,295 cc

LE03 VAUMOT history

LE03 VAU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2023
Mileage
121,288 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE03 VAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
20 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE03 VAU was last recorded at 121,288 miles on 20 May 2022, 268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,020 miles · 5 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
268 miles
Average per year
6,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,288 miles
  • 2021 – 121,020 miles
  • 2020 – 119,529 miles
  • 2019 – 113,918 miles
  • 2018 – 107,284 miles
  • 2017 – 100,036 miles
  • 2016 – 92,358 miles
  • 2015 – 85,039 miles
  • 2014 – 69,042 miles
  • 2012 – 57,511 miles
  • 2011 – 49,188 miles
  • 2010 – 41,690 miles
  • 2009 – 39,600 miles
  • 2008 – 29,468 miles
  • 2007 – 25,458 miles
  • 2006 – 20,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,288 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Light corrosion to front and rear suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,288 miles (+268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    121,288 miles
    Test number
    502955850461
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass121,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,020 miles
    Test number
    250342452197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail121,020 miles (+1,491)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,020 miles
    Test number
    102619299434
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass119,529 miles (+5,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    119,529 miles
    Test number
    731396370643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral light corrosion to front and rear suspension

  5. Pass113,918 miles (+6,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,918 miles
    Test number
    148195239701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Pass107,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,284 miles
    Test number
    513599028039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail107,284 miles (+7,248)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,284 miles
    Test number
    721464858012
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass100,036 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,036 miles
    Test number
    412167680199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to front and rear suspension

  9. Fail100,036 miles (+7,678)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,036 miles
    Test number
    166100471798
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to front and rear suspension

  10. Pass92,358 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,358 miles
    Test number
    219014437771
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust system coroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail92,355 miles (+7,316)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,355 miles
    Test number
    278101679379
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust system coroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass85,039 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,039 miles
    Test number
    605850585167
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outter edge
    • NoteEngine light staying on
    • NoteExhaust system coroded

  13. Fail85,039 miles (+15,997)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,039 miles
    Test number
    896570785113
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outter edge
    • NoteEngine light staying on
    • NoteExhaust system coroded

  14. Pass69,042 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,042 miles
    Test number
    569716874098
    • NoteNearside front body brace bent

  15. Fail69,042 miles (+11,531)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,042 miles
    Test number
    116676674057
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front body brace bent

  16. Pass57,511 miles (+8,323)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,511 miles
    Test number
    597756502268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,188 miles
    Test number
    626946161137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,188 miles (+7,498)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,188 miles
    Test number
    388896061140
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  19. Pass41,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,690 miles
    Test number
    131590020115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,690 miles (+2,090)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,690 miles
    Test number
    552960320165
    • 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)

  21. Fail39,600 miles (+10,132)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,600 miles
    Test number
    694213169311
    • FailureCentre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  22. Pass29,468 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,468 miles
    Test number
    370232058385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,479 miles (+3,021)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,479 miles
    Test number
    381595158472
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating slightly

  24. Pass25,458 miles (+4,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,458 miles
    Test number
    264377047279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass20,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,954 miles
    Test number
    433619796161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE03 VAU

Does LE03 VAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE03 VAU expired on 4 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE03 VAU?
The MOT on LE03 VAU expired on 4 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE03 VAU done?
LE03 VAU was recorded at 121,288 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2022, an average of 6,335 miles a year.
Has LE03 VAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE03 VAU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LE03 VAU 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 VAU find?
LE03 VAU passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2022 with 1 advisory: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe leaking.

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