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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

LK56 LKMMOT history

LK56 LKM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 35,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LK56 LKM silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Dec 2026
Mileage
35,864 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 LKM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 LKM was last recorded at 35,864 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,785 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,079 miles
Average per year
1,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 35,864 miles
  • 2024 – 34,785 miles
  • 2023 – 33,890 miles
  • 2022 – 32,716 miles
  • 2021 – 31,342 miles
  • 2020 – 27,598 miles
  • 2019 – 23,556 miles
  • 2018 – 22,036 miles
  • 2017 – 20,945 miles
  • 2016 – 19,548 miles
  • 2015 – 18,223 miles
  • 2014 – 16,809 miles
  • 2013 – 14,853 miles
  • 2012 – 13,338 miles
  • 2011 – 12,024 miles
  • 2010 – 9,505 miles
  • 2009 – 7,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,864 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,864 miles (+1,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    35,864 miles
    Test number
    589843503810
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass34,785 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    34,785 miles
    Test number
    843554970935
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail34,784 miles (+894)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,784 miles
    Test number
    585082326146
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass33,890 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    33,890 miles
    Test number
    881615891038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,716 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    32,716 miles
    Test number
    798876747452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,342 miles (+3,744)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    31,342 miles
    Test number
    956681402982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,598 miles (+4,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    27,598 miles
    Test number
    935879108264
    • 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. Pass23,556 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    23,556 miles
    Test number
    817577126730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass22,036 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    22,036 miles
    Test number
    353354183612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,945 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    20,945 miles
    Test number
    867896890751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,548 miles (+1,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    19,548 miles
    Test number
    637549491347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing slight cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing slight cracking
  12. Pass18,223 miles (+1,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    18,223 miles
    Test number
    944306391944
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to perish on edges
  13. Pass16,809 miles (+1,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    16,809 miles
    Test number
    897700554359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass14,853 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    14,853 miles
    Test number
    598890853337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,338 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    13,338 miles
    Test number
    465058032322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,024 miles (+2,519)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    12,024 miles
    Test number
    807414951340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,505 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    9,505 miles
    Test number
    721184650341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    7,511 miles
    Test number
    952815859350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 LKM

Does LK56 LKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 LKM is valid until 31 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK56 LKM?
The MOT on LK56 LKM is valid until 31 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 LKM done?
LK56 LKM was recorded at 35,864 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 1,774 miles a year.
Has LK56 LKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 LKM has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LK56 LKM 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 LK56 LKM find?
LK56 LKM passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side.

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