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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LK04 LWUMOT history

LK04 LWU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
91,064 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 LWU
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
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 LWU was last recorded at 91,064 miles on 23 May 2026, 1,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,583 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,481 miles
Average per year
3,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,064 miles
  • 2025 – 89,583 miles
  • 2024 – 86,929 miles
  • 2023 – 84,070 miles
  • 2022 – 81,458 miles
  • 2021 – 77,241 miles
  • 2020 – 74,626 miles
  • 2019 – 70,420 miles
  • 2018 – 66,496 miles
  • 2016 – 65,539 miles
  • 2015 – 62,041 miles
  • 2014 – 60,051 miles
  • 2013 – 58,882 miles
  • 2012 – 52,030 miles
  • 2011 – 48,317 miles
  • 2010 – 41,671 miles
  • 2009 – 36,790 miles
  • 2008 – 32,632 miles
  • 2007 – 26,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,064 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAlignment

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,064 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    91,064 miles
    Test number
    420429967889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryAlignment

  2. Fail91,064 miles (+1,481)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,064 miles
    Test number
    607010426637
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryAlignment

  3. Pass89,583 miles (+2,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,583 miles
    Test number
    558752089496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass86,929 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,929 miles
    Test number
    137362078243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,070 miles (+2,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,070 miles
    Test number
    535199787051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,458 miles (+4,217)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,458 miles
    Test number
    156249529683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,241 miles (+2,615)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,241 miles
    Test number
    844187368409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,626 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,626 miles
    Test number
    719499527243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,621 miles (+4,201)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,621 miles
    Test number
    909884584074
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass70,420 miles (+3,924)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,420 miles
    Test number
    159851173833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,496 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,496 miles
    Test number
    479199661873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,539 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    65,539 miles
    Test number
    648922677913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,041 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,041 miles
    Test number
    839288825467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,051 miles (+1,169)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,051 miles
    Test number
    267015424377
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVery slight movement in steering mechanism

  15. Pass58,882 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,882 miles
    Test number
    896095243398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,968 miles (+3,938)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,968 miles
    Test number
    688692153097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,030 miles (+2)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,030 miles
    Test number
    107854952449
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread
    • NoteCentre rear exhaust silencer is corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs are slightly worn

  18. Fail52,028 miles (+3,711)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,028 miles
    Test number
    149563752482
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread
    • NoteCentre rear exhaust silencer is corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs are slightly worn

  19. Pass48,317 miles (+6,646)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,317 miles
    Test number
    746012461012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  20. Pass41,671 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,671 miles
    Test number
    184727860043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,790 miles
    Test number
    550765239114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,790 miles (+4,158)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,790 miles
    Test number
    903065739116
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass32,632 miles (+6,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,632 miles
    Test number
    514356438148
    • NoteAdvise both front lower suspension balljoints

  24. Pass26,098 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,098 miles
    Test number
    662723787136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Questions about LK04 LWU

Does LK04 LWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 LWU is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK04 LWU?
The MOT on LK04 LWU is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 LWU done?
LK04 LWU was recorded at 91,064 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 3,439 miles a year.
Has LK04 LWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 LWU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LK04 LWU 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 LK04 LWU find?
LK04 LWU passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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