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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

LE53 HBYMOT history

LE53 HBY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 74,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,839 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE53 HBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE53 HBY was last recorded at 74,839 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 1,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,888 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,951 miles
Average per year
3,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,839 miles
  • 2025 – 72,888 miles
  • 2024 – 71,264 miles
  • 2023 – 68,262 miles
  • 2022 – 57,828 miles
  • 2021 – 46,960 miles
  • 2020 – 40,569 miles
  • 2019 – 37,786 miles
  • 2018 – 34,606 miles
  • 2017 – 32,552 miles
  • 2016 – 30,723 miles
  • 2015 – 26,959 miles
  • 2014 – 26,108 miles
  • 2013 – 22,867 miles
  • 2012 – 20,627 miles
  • 2011 – 18,561 miles
  • 2010 – 14,641 miles
  • 2009 – 11,610 miles
  • 2008 – 10,006 miles
  • 2007 – 8,736 miles
  • 2006 – 7,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,839 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,839 miles
    Test number
    607123434576
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail74,839 miles (+1,951)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,839 miles
    Test number
    187600990363
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass72,888 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,888 miles
    Test number
    905615288736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,886 miles (+1,622)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,886 miles
    Test number
    250820814024
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,264 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,264 miles
    Test number
    407283628420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,259 miles (+2,997)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,259 miles
    Test number
    221004637573
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass68,262 miles (+10,434)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,262 miles
    Test number
    288812798034
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass57,828 miles (+10,868)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,828 miles
    Test number
    821577550770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,960 miles (+6,391)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,960 miles
    Test number
    687427068745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,569 miles (+2,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,569 miles
    Test number
    921509374143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass37,786 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,786 miles
    Test number
    854255274439
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail37,781 miles (+3,175)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,781 miles
    Test number
    536783302294
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass34,606 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    34,606 miles
    Test number
    177545553910
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail34,606 miles (+2,054)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,606 miles
    Test number
    900704656605
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass32,552 miles (+1,829)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,552 miles
    Test number
    802298020256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box

  16. Pass30,723 miles (+3,764)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,723 miles
    Test number
    396249653511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,959 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,959 miles
    Test number
    874501336793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,108 miles
    Test number
    147413364265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail26,108 miles (+3,241)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,108 miles
    Test number
    336093964454
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass22,867 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,867 miles
    Test number
    976275853282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,627 miles (+2,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,627 miles
    Test number
    695806652238
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass18,561 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,561 miles
    Test number
    268759061293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,641 miles
    Test number
    290149450251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail14,641 miles (+3,031)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,641 miles
    Test number
    881729050288
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass11,610 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,610 miles
    Test number
    354518159450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail10,006 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,006 miles
    Test number
    222760768282
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass10,006 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    10,006 miles
    Test number
    801760868213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass8,736 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    8,736 miles
    Test number
    232890877206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass7,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    7,695 miles
    Test number
    372364066409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE53 HBY

Does LE53 HBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE53 HBY is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE53 HBY?
The MOT on LE53 HBY is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE53 HBY done?
LE53 HBY was recorded at 74,839 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 3,376 miles a year.
Has LE53 HBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE53 HBY has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LE53 HBY 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 LE53 HBY find?
LE53 HBY passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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