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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,498 cc

LK04 YELMOT history

LK04 YEL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 3 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 41,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2026
Mileage
41,396 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 YEL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 YEL was last recorded at 41,396 miles on 26 Aug 2025, 245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,151 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
245 miles
Average per year
1,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,396 miles
  • 2024 – 41,151 miles
  • 2023 – 40,899 miles
  • 2022 – 40,511 miles
  • 2021 – 38,476 miles
  • 2020 – 36,296 miles
  • 2019 – 35,160 miles
  • 2018 – 32,500 miles
  • 2017 – 31,180 miles
  • 2016 – 29,402 miles
  • 2015 – 28,711 miles
  • 2014 – 27,529 miles
  • 2013 – 25,718 miles
  • 2012 – 24,579 miles
  • 2011 – 23,388 miles
  • 2010 – 20,488 miles
  • 2009 – 15,541 miles
  • 2007 – 10,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,396 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,396 miles (+245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    41,396 miles
    Test number
    268835466705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass41,151 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    41,151 miles
    Test number
    182231864038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,899 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    40,899 miles
    Test number
    963301871736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,511 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    40,511 miles
    Test number
    317816566711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,476 miles (+2,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    38,476 miles
    Test number
    538313747933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass36,296 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    36,296 miles
    Test number
    775073822832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail36,296 miles (+1,136)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,296 miles
    Test number
    526324631648
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass35,160 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    35,160 miles
    Test number
    478225368472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,500 miles (+1,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    32,500 miles
    Test number
    786895264081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass31,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,180 miles
    Test number
    872518701177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail31,180 miles (+1,778)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,180 miles
    Test number
    647675019270
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass29,402 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    29,402 miles
    Test number
    575269826745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,711 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    28,711 miles
    Test number
    465881342108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,529 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,529 miles
    Test number
    898076124225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,718 miles (+1,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    25,718 miles
    Test number
    739331423267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass24,579 miles (+1,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,579 miles
    Test number
    435126512289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass23,388 miles (+2,900)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    23,388 miles
    Test number
    228670421226
    • NoteNearside front brake disc corroded
    • NoteOffside front brake disc corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass20,488 miles (+4,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,488 miles
    Test number
    473181800259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass15,541 miles (+5,276)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    15,541 miles
    Test number
    114879199087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,265 miles
    Test number
    632177347228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail10,265 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,265 miles
    Test number
    502656147284
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Questions about LK04 YEL

Does LK04 YEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 YEL expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 YEL?
The MOT on LK04 YEL expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 YEL done?
LK04 YEL was recorded at 41,396 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2025, an average of 1,731 miles a year.
Has LK04 YEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 YEL has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on LK04 YEL 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 YEL find?
LK04 YEL passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust rod arm; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm.

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