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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

LL51 NHJMOT history

LL51 NHJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 80,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
80,554 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 NHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 NHJ was last recorded at 80,554 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 6,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,229 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,325 miles
Average per year
2,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,554 miles
  • 2025 – 74,229 miles
  • 2024 – 69,990 miles
  • 2023 – 68,564 miles
  • 2022 – 67,204 miles
  • 2021 – 66,343 miles
  • 2020 – 65,740 miles
  • 2019 – 63,329 miles
  • 2018 – 61,238 miles
  • 2017 – 58,605 miles
  • 2016 – 56,479 miles
  • 2015 – 55,197 miles
  • 2014 – 54,061 miles
  • 2013 – 52,588 miles
  • 2012 – 51,368 miles
  • 2011 – 48,992 miles
  • 2010 – 46,192 miles
  • 2009 – 41,222 miles
  • 2008 – 31,360 miles
  • 2006 – 27,644 miles
  • 2005 – 24,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,554 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms at front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Underside of vehicle / subframes / parts & body corroded. Does not weaken structural integrity of vehicle.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,554 miles (+6,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    80,554 miles
    Test number
    303632709313
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms at front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass74,229 miles (+254)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    74,229 miles
    Test number
    632351850021
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle / subframes / parts & body corroded. Does not weaken structural integrity of vehicle.

  3. Fail73,975 miles (+3,985)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,975 miles
    Test number
    526912205587
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded creating fluid seepage (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle / subframes / parts & body corroded. Does not weaken structural integrity of vehicle.

  4. Pass69,990 miles (+1,426)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    69,990 miles
    Test number
    446394831082
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe inc suspension corroded (surface rust)

  5. Pass68,564 miles (+1,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,564 miles
    Test number
    453430607705
    • 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))

  6. Pass67,204 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    67,204 miles
    Test number
    478170651913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail67,200 miles (+857)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,200 miles
    Test number
    758721962500
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass66,343 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    66,343 miles
    Test number
    698125094709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail66,339 miles (+599)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,339 miles
    Test number
    414425337115
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,740 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    65,740 miles
    Test number
    178302668506
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front steering linkage

  11. Fail65,373 miles (+2,044)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,373 miles
    Test number
    784722008242
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front steering linkage

  12. Pass63,329 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    63,329 miles
    Test number
    494540939920
    • 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))

  13. Fail63,327 miles (+2,089)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,327 miles
    Test number
    992806862978
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  14. Pass61,238 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    61,238 miles
    Test number
    240194821496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s washer jet not working
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes starting to rust

  15. Fail61,234 miles (+2,629)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,234 miles
    Test number
    559703497159
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s washer jet not working
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes starting to rust

  16. Pass58,605 miles (+2,126)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,605 miles
    Test number
    407372220359
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded throughout
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre badly cracked and perished

  17. Pass56,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,479 miles
    Test number
    598320143773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,479 miles (+1,282)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,479 miles
    Test number
    962387649785
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass55,197 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,197 miles
    Test number
    257431475008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,061 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,061 miles
    Test number
    378307984041
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass54,061 miles (+1,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,061 miles
    Test number
    678127684069
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass52,588 miles (+1,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,588 miles
    Test number
    918257763055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass51,368 miles (+2,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,368 miles
    Test number
    139031482012
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass48,992 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,992 miles
    Test number
    118673971481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,192 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,192 miles
    Test number
    763581980007
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Fail46,192 miles (+4,970)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,192 miles
    Test number
    161251580429
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass41,222 miles (+9,862)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,222 miles
    Test number
    922726419073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside handbrake has lower performance

  28. Pass31,360 miles (+3,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,360 miles
    Test number
    451782928035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass27,644 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,644 miles
    Test number
    923013766399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass24,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    24,469 miles
    Test number
    261764365354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 NHJ

Does LL51 NHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 NHJ is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 NHJ?
The MOT on LL51 NHJ is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 NHJ done?
LL51 NHJ was recorded at 80,554 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,772 miles a year.
Has LL51 NHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 NHJ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 NHJ 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 LL51 NHJ find?
LL51 NHJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms at front and rear.

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