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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

LK56 FMUMOT history

LK56 FMU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 74,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

LK56 FMU silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
74,837 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 FMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 FMU was last recorded at 74,837 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 2,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Aug 2010: 3,553 miles, lower than 355,131 miles on 12 Aug 2010.

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
72,533 miles · 2 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,304 miles
Average per year
5,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 74,837 miles
  • 2022 – 72,533 miles
  • 2021 – 69,392 miles
  • 2020 – 67,302 miles
  • 2019 – 64,615 miles
  • 2018 – 61,614 miles
  • 2017 – 57,666 miles
  • 2016 – 52,965 miles
  • 2015 – 48,821 miles
  • 2014 – 38,438 miles
  • 2013 – 27,030 miles
  • 2012 – 15,039 miles
  • 2011 – 6,245 miles
  • 2010 – 3,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,837 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Left and right (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,837 miles (+2,304)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,837 miles
    Test number
    340172677308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Left and right (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass72,533 miles (+3,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,533 miles
    Test number
    444145654032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass69,392 miles (+2,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,392 miles
    Test number
    711429996103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass67,302 miles (+2,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,302 miles
    Test number
    143978774604
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass64,615 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,615 miles
    Test number
    250088153178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,614 miles (+3,948)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,614 miles
    Test number
    353521862852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,666 miles (+4,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,666 miles
    Test number
    369771473827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass52,965 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,965 miles
    Test number
    530465560387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,821 miles (+10,383)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,821 miles
    Test number
    248892155103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,438 miles (+11,408)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,438 miles
    Test number
    397650074450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,030 miles (+11,991)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,030 miles
    Test number
    775101673203
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Pass15,039 miles (+8,794)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,039 miles
    Test number
    568629242213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass6,245 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    6,245 miles
    Test number
    368301651447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass3,553 miles (-351,578)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    3,553 miles
    Test number
    482555220216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail355,131 miles (+351,914)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    355,131 miles
    Test number
    342364020431
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  16. Pass3,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    3,217 miles
    Test number
    541701040013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 FMU

Does LK56 FMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 FMU expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 FMU?
The MOT on LK56 FMU expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 FMU done?
LK56 FMU was recorded at 74,837 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 5,488 miles a year.
Has LK56 FMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 FMU has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2010.
Has the mileage on LK56 FMU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK56 FMU find?
LK56 FMU passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking; nearside rear lower brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, and 3 more.

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