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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LE04 AWGMOT history

LE04 AWG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,531 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 AWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 AWG was last recorded at 138,531 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,509 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
6,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,531 miles
  • 2025 – 136,809 miles
  • 2024 – 135,154 miles
  • 2022 – 135,124 miles
  • 2020 – 129,303 miles
  • 2019 – 122,269 miles
  • 2018 – 109,900 miles
  • 2017 – 102,572 miles
  • 2016 – 83,177 miles
  • 2014 – 69,929 miles
  • 2013 – 59,260 miles
  • 2012 – 48,004 miles
  • 2011 – 34,283 miles
  • 2010 – 25,359 miles
  • 2009 – 20,218 miles
  • 2007 – 15,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,531 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,531 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,531 miles
    Test number
    519422046568
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail138,509 miles (+1,700)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,509 miles
    Test number
    343924406913
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass136,809 miles (+1,655)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,809 miles
    Test number
    163863536957
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass135,154 miles (+30)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,154 miles
    Test number
    258937764289
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass135,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,124 miles
    Test number
    453261675522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail135,124 miles (+23)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,124 miles
    Test number
    937378869365
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail135,101 miles (+5,798)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,101 miles
    Test number
    226312512462
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by subframe mounting bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass129,303 miles (+7,034)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    129,303 miles
    Test number
    143451569138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,269 miles (+12,369)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,269 miles
    Test number
    931551075509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass109,900 miles (+7,328)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,900 miles
    Test number
    913649893439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,572 miles (+19,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,572 miles
    Test number
    943611446907
    • 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)
  12. Pass83,177 miles (+13,248)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,177 miles
    Test number
    701407446005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,929 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,929 miles
    Test number
    645638704328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,925 miles (+10,665)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,925 miles
    Test number
    418537404387
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass59,260 miles (+5,286)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,260 miles
    Test number
    179845503367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,974 miles (+5,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,974 miles
    Test number
    247259713433
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass48,004 miles (+13,721)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    48,004 miles
    Test number
    258980112129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,283 miles (+8,924)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,283 miles
    Test number
    439601411179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,359 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,359 miles
    Test number
    783397710197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,345 miles (+5,127)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,345 miles
    Test number
    902856210180
    • 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. Pass20,218 miles (+4,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,218 miles
    Test number
    303647609006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass15,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    15,932 miles
    Test number
    110075807342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 AWG

Does LE04 AWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 AWG is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 AWG?
The MOT on LE04 AWG is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 AWG done?
LE04 AWG was recorded at 138,531 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 6,674 miles a year.
Has LE04 AWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 AWG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LE04 AWG 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 LE04 AWG find?
LE04 AWG passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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