Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc
LM03 VEVMOT history
LM03 VEV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 74,217 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 May 2027
- Mileage
- 74,217 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,098 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM03 VEV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 20 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM03 VEV was last recorded at 74,217 miles on 5 May 2026, 3,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 70,434 miles · 6 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,783 miles
- Average per year
- 3,098 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,217 miles
- 2025 – 70,434 miles
- 2023 – 63,957 miles
- 2022 – 58,950 miles
- 2021 – 55,882 miles
- 2020 – 54,452 miles
- 2019 – 52,369 miles
- 2018 – 49,099 miles
- 2017 – 48,144 miles
- 2016 – 46,407 miles
- 2015 – 43,894 miles
- 2014 – 40,951 miles
- 2013 – 37,342 miles
- 2012 – 34,262 miles
- 2011 – 29,722 miles
- 2010 – 26,572 miles
- 2009 – 23,675 miles
- 2008 – 21,723 miles
- 2007 – 17,136 miles
- 2006 – 12,605 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,217 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit has slight damageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
30 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,217 miles (+3,783)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2027
- Odometer
- 74,217 miles
- Test number
- 640994748357
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit has slight damage
Pass70,434 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2026
- Odometer
- 70,434 miles
- Test number
- 702037410293
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit has slight damage
Fail70,434 miles (+6,477)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,434 miles
- Test number
- 867276087719
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit has slight damage
Pass63,957 miles (+5,007)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 63,957 miles
- Test number
- 262363587255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit in places/heavily cracked and perished/12 years old 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT/14 years old 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass58,950 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 58,950 miles
- Test number
- 228921772318
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail58,950 miles (+3,068)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,950 miles
- Test number
- 873708139255
- Repaired at testNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass55,882 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 55,882 miles
- Test number
- 479490616257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,875 miles (+1,423)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,875 miles
- Test number
- 855970745330
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass54,452 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 54,452 miles
- Test number
- 409636728823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,447 miles (+2,078)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,447 miles
- Test number
- 800564088274
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass52,369 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 52,369 miles
- Test number
- 817482420150
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s wiper splitting
Fail52,369 miles (+3,270)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,369 miles
- Test number
- 553149926835
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s wiper splitting
Pass49,099 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 49,099 miles
- Test number
- 543872680821
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail49,099 miles (+955)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,099 miles
- Test number
- 961887635575
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,144 miles (+1,737)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 48,144 miles
- Test number
- 149513487840
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,407 miles (+2,513)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 46,407 miles
- Test number
- 942977110536
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside screen washer inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass43,894 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 43,894 miles
- Test number
- 478936769416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,894 miles (+2,943)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,894 miles
- Test number
- 524490769770
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass40,951 miles (+3,609)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 40,951 miles
- Test number
- 787545794293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,342 miles (+3,080)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 37,342 miles
- Test number
- 227585573275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,262 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 34,262 miles
- Test number
- 419420302308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,262 miles (+4,540)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,262 miles
- Test number
- 448640202341
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail29,722 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,722 miles
- Test number
- 776382151158
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass29,722 miles (+3,150)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 29,722 miles
- Test number
- 899212151198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,572 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 26,572 miles
- Test number
- 342783350175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,572 miles (+2,897)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,572 miles
- Test number
- 862123350189
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass23,675 miles (+1,952)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 23,675 miles
- Test number
- 442611669117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,723 miles (+4,587)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 21,723 miles
- Test number
- 241681678144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,136 miles (+4,531)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 17,136 miles
- Test number
- 574604567116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,605 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 12,605 miles
- Test number
- 402107966166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM03 VEV
- Does LM03 VEV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM03 VEV is valid until 5 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM03 VEV?
- The MOT on LM03 VEV is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM03 VEV done?
- LM03 VEV was recorded at 74,217 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 3,098 miles a year.
- Has LM03 VEV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM03 VEV has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM03 VEV 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 LM03 VEV find?
- LM03 VEV passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear light unit has slight damage.
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