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Mercedes-Benz SLK

White · Petrol · 2004 · 2,295 cc

LL53 FMPMOT history

LL53 FMP is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2025
Mileage
65,274 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL53 FMP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL53 FMP was last recorded at 65,274 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 1,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,589 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,685 miles
Average per year
2,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,274 miles
  • 2024 – 63,589 miles
  • 2023 – 63,241 miles
  • 2021 – 59,242 miles
  • 2020 – 58,185 miles
  • 2019 – 56,864 miles
  • 2018 – 55,391 miles
  • 2017 – 53,822 miles
  • 2016 – 52,950 miles
  • 2015 – 48,830 miles
  • 2014 – 45,400 miles
  • 2013 – 40,458 miles
  • 2012 – 40,346 miles
  • 2011 – 39,615 miles
  • 2010 – 38,887 miles
  • 2009 – 37,440 miles
  • 2008 – 32,975 miles
  • 2007 – 27,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail65,274 miles
  • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working all lights including upper level light (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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 Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail65,274 miles (+1,685)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,274 miles
    Test number
    163593111888
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working all lights including upper level light (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass63,589 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    63,589 miles
    Test number
    736936142450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,241 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,241 miles
    Test number
    786269958466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake slightly binding
  4. Fail63,220 miles (+3,978)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,220 miles
    Test number
    519908487056
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around battery tray difficult to see all
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass59,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,242 miles
    Test number
    778666613352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail59,242 miles (+1,057)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,242 miles
    Test number
    266504475157
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass58,185 miles (+1,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,185 miles
    Test number
    107992034537
    • AdvisoryLift in bottom swivels
  8. Pass56,864 miles (+1,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,864 miles
    Test number
    414984536741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass55,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,391 miles
    Test number
    455455439200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  10. Fail55,391 miles (+1,569)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,391 miles
    Test number
    231278620588
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  11. Pass53,822 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,822 miles
    Test number
    823982229502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,950 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,950 miles
    Test number
    650481044990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,830 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,830 miles
    Test number
    158188135107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll tyres age-ing (10 years old)
  14. Fail48,830 miles (+3,430)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,830 miles
    Test number
    735516535132
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAll tyres age-ing (10 years old)
  15. Pass45,400 miles (+4,942)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,400 miles
    Test number
    419390734194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,458 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,458 miles
    Test number
    976043743122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,346 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    40,346 miles
    Test number
    435920322343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,615 miles (+728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,615 miles
    Test number
    407850051248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass38,887 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,887 miles
    Test number
    280254770247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,440 miles (+4,465)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,440 miles
    Test number
    993847159261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,975 miles (+5,317)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,975 miles
    Test number
    732089138298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,658 miles (+1,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,658 miles
    Test number
    312698167296
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
  23. Pass25,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,724 miles
    Test number
    580079217032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,724 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,724 miles
    Test number
    412778817052
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder trays

Questions about LL53 FMP

Does LL53 FMP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL53 FMP expired on 20 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL53 FMP?
The MOT on LL53 FMP expired on 20 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL53 FMP done?
LL53 FMP was recorded at 65,274 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 2,132 miles a year.
Has LL53 FMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL53 FMP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LL53 FMP 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 LL53 FMP find?
LL53 FMP failed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 1 dangerous defect and 4 major defects: rear stop lamp(s) all not working all lights including upper level light; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside rear position lamp not working, and 2 more.

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