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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

LL51 ZSYMOT history

LL51 ZSY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 133,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
133,006 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 ZSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 ZSY was last recorded at 133,006 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jan 2012: 8,336 miles, lower than 79,120 miles on 30 Nov 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
132,996 miles · 14 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,006 miles
  • 2025 – 129,732 miles
  • 2024 – 126,245 miles
  • 2023 – 122,619 miles
  • 2022 – 118,993 miles
  • 2021 – 115,210 miles
  • 2020 – 111,612 miles
  • 2019 – 108,275 miles
  • 2018 – 105,550 miles
  • 2017 – 103,011 miles
  • 2016 – 99,153 miles
  • 2014 – 92,703 miles
  • 2013 – 87,587 miles
  • 2012 – 8,336 miles
  • 2010 – 79,120 miles
  • 2009 – 75,894 miles
  • 2008 – 71,759 miles
  • 2007 – 69,164 miles
  • 2006 – 49,507 miles
  • 2005 – 32,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,006 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

33 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,006 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    133,006 miles
    Test number
    332607369265
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail132,996 miles (+3,264)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,996 miles
    Test number
    963548421338
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass129,732 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    129,732 miles
    Test number
    127174735180
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail129,732 miles (+3,487)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,732 miles
    Test number
    608940792272
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded running along offside floor pan (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,245 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    126,245 miles
    Test number
    166168090652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail126,245 miles (+3,626)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,245 miles
    Test number
    279041209622
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass122,619 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,619 miles
    Test number
    570698708509
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail122,619 miles (+3,626)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,619 miles
    Test number
    563700563872
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass118,993 miles (+3,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,993 miles
    Test number
    303799744969
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass115,210 miles (+3,598)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    115,210 miles
    Test number
    500604059753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,612 miles
    Test number
    306899995419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,612 miles (+3,337)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,612 miles
    Test number
    991782534943
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass108,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,275 miles
    Test number
    348054407902
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail108,275 miles (+2,725)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,275 miles
    Test number
    349834323843
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass105,550 miles (+2,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,550 miles
    Test number
    707073983868
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  16. Pass103,011 miles (+3,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,011 miles
    Test number
    681524648781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass99,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,153 miles
    Test number
    828939149223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail99,153 miles (+6,450)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,153 miles
    Test number
    902763371442
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass92,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,703 miles
    Test number
    405541534300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,703 miles (+5,116)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,703 miles
    Test number
    498551434458
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass87,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,587 miles
    Test number
    225873233221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,587 miles (+79,251)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,587 miles
    Test number
    656643633279
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  23. Pass8,336 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    8,336 miles
    Test number
    199085502083
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail8,336 miles (-70,784)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,336 miles
    Test number
    578145002068
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass79,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    79,120 miles
    Test number
    960294930354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,120 miles (+3,226)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,120 miles
    Test number
    654541930315
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  27. Pass75,894 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    75,894 miles
    Test number
    561591849347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass71,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,759 miles
    Test number
    863268898215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail71,759 miles (+2,595)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,759 miles
    Test number
    612768498212
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear tyres just above min limit

  30. Pass69,164 miles (+19,657)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    69,164 miles
    Test number
    330023887271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass49,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,507 miles
    Test number
    902905616208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail49,507 miles (+17,436)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,507 miles
    Test number
    103825316227
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre near tread limit

  33. Pass32,071 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    32,071 miles
    Test number
    132227815261
    • NoteFront wipers smear
    • NoteRear number plate delaminating
    • NoteRear tyres low

Questions about LL51 ZSY

Does LL51 ZSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 ZSY is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 ZSY?
The MOT on LL51 ZSY is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 ZSY done?
LL51 ZSY was recorded at 133,006 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 4,780 miles a year.
Has LL51 ZSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 ZSY has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL51 ZSY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL51 ZSY find?
LL51 ZSY passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front wheel arch corrosion, and 2 more.

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