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Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,298 cc

LFO 258MOT history

LFO 258 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2026
Mileage
89,060 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LFO 258
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LFO 258 was last recorded at 89,060 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jul 2023: 87,155 miles, lower than 89,919 miles on 2 Jul 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,701 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
359 miles
Average per year
2,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,060 miles
  • 2025 – 88,701 miles
  • 2024 – 88,095 miles
  • 2023 – 87,155 miles
  • 2022 – 89,919 miles
  • 2019 – 89,917 miles
  • 2018 – 81,938 miles
  • 2017 – 78,657 miles
  • 2016 – 74,445 miles
  • 2015 – 69,937 miles
  • 2014 – 66,285 miles
  • 2013 – 61,611 miles
  • 2012 – 57,565 miles
  • 2011 – 54,885 miles
  • 2010 – 51,648 miles
  • 2009 – 48,422 miles
  • 2008 – 45,036 miles
  • 2007 – 41,341 miles
  • 2006 – 37,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,060 miles
  • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

What MOT failures 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.

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail89,060 miles (+359)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,060 miles
    Test number
    984184453705
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass88,701 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,701 miles
    Test number
    961668240356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,095 miles (+940)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,095 miles
    Test number
    990358283481
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses faded

  4. Pass87,155 miles (-2,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,155 miles
    Test number
    289250592402
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass89,919 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    89,919 miles
    Test number
    716023153640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,917 miles (+5,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,917 miles
    Test number
    554458168345
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail84,914 miles (+2,976)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,914 miles
    Test number
    437507895011
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass81,938 miles (+3,281)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,938 miles
    Test number
    105979453186
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive oil leak rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass78,657 miles (+4,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,657 miles
    Test number
    536661563933
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass74,445 miles (+4,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,445 miles
    Test number
    330548779626
    • AdvisoryOne boot brake light bulb inoperative

  11. Pass69,937 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,937 miles
    Test number
    813661180493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail69,916 miles (+3,631)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,916 miles
    Test number
    485497953279
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass66,285 miles (+4,674)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,285 miles
    Test number
    385309364249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,611 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,611 miles
    Test number
    957100873222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,565 miles (+2,680)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,565 miles
    Test number
    359301262412
    • NoteBoot brake lamp not fully illuminating
    • NoteDiff leaking oil
    • NoteExhaust rusty and plastic noted on rear section
    • NoteR/n/s tyre low on tread 3mm and worn on edges

  16. Pass54,885 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,885 miles
    Test number
    837646651246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,648 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,648 miles
    Test number
    411447160282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteTwo bulbs out in centre stop light

  18. Fail51,648 miles (+3,226)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,648 miles
    Test number
    772357360211
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteTwo bulbs out in centre stop light

  19. Fail48,422 miles6 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,422 miles
    Test number
    232468469208
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBlocked washer jets
    • NoteBulbs in centre stop light not work
    • NoteCut in o\s\f tyre wall
    • NoteFront reg plate perishing/just pass
    • NoteRear reg plate perishing

  20. Pass48,422 miles (+3,386)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,422 miles
    Test number
    560518369285
    • NoteBlocked washer jets
    • NoteBulbs in centre stop light not work
    • NoteCut in o\s\f tyre wall
    • NoteFront reg plate perishing/just pass
    • NoteRear reg plate perishing

  21. Pass45,036 miles (+3,695)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    45,036 miles
    Test number
    932274978241
    • NoteBoth front indicators and side repeaters slightly discoloured
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cuts in sidewalls

  22. Pass41,341 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,341 miles
    Test number
    743551777264
    • NotePart of high level stop lamp not working

  23. Fail41,339 miles (+3,455)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,339 miles
    Test number
    542161077294
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NotePart of high level stop lamp not working

  24. Pass37,884 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,884 miles
    Test number
    912670276277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LFO 258

What vehicle is registration LFO 258 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LFO 258 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Oct 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LFO 258 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LFO 258 expired on 5 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LFO 258?
The MOT on LFO 258 expired on 5 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LFO 258 done?
LFO 258 was recorded at 89,060 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,589 miles a year.
Has LFO 258 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LFO 258 has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LFO 258 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LFO 258 find?
LFO 258 failed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 2 advisories: oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 4 more.

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