Mercedes-Benz SLK
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,798 cc
LM61 TCUMOT history
LM61 TCU is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 29,536 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 29,536 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,791 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM61 TCU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 31 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM61 TCU was last recorded at 29,536 miles on 8 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 29,533 miles · 27 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 1,791 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 29,536 miles
- 2025 – 27,575 miles
- 2024 – 25,023 miles
- 2023 – 21,461 miles
- 2022 – 19,294 miles
- 2021 – 16,903 miles
- 2020 – 14,952 miles
- 2019 – 13,000 miles
- 2017 – 11,685 miles
- 2016 – 10,862 miles
- 2015 – 9,680 miles
- 2014 – 8,824 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass29,536 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBonnet release loose in mountRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUndertrays hinder inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Bonnet release insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
15 tests since 15 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass29,536 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 29,536 miles
- Test number
- 251483554168
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBonnet release loose in mount
- AdvisoryUndertrays hinder inspection
Fail29,533 miles (+1,958)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,533 miles
- Test number
- 923194148153
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBonnet release loose in mount
- AdvisoryUndertrays hinder inspection
Pass27,575 miles (+2,552)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 27,575 miles
- Test number
- 472136738443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,023 miles (+26)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 25,023 miles
- Test number
- 639731927588
- AdvisoryBonnet release insecure
Fail24,997 miles (+3,536)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,997 miles
- Test number
- 437963102409
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBonnet release insecure
Pass21,461 miles (+2,167)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 21,461 miles
- Test number
- 757912075148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,294 miles (+209)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 19,294 miles
- Test number
- 463286813274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,085 miles (+2,182)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,085 miles
- Test number
- 671916460116
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Pass16,903 miles (+1,951)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 16,903 miles
- Test number
- 612239560051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,952 miles (+1,952)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 14,952 miles
- Test number
- 515871547559
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass13,000 miles (+1,315)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 13,000 miles
- Test number
- 446364004913
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass11,685 miles (+823)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 11,685 miles
- Test number
- 742337104047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,862 miles (+1,182)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 10,862 miles
- Test number
- 128694157298
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracks in edge off thread pattern
- AdvisoryUnder trays covering under side off vehicle
Pass9,680 miles (+856)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 9,680 miles
- Test number
- 543063577972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,824 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 8,824 miles
- Test number
- 669818784223
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LM61 TCU
- Does LM61 TCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 TCU is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM61 TCU?
- The MOT on LM61 TCU is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM61 TCU done?
- LM61 TCU was recorded at 29,536 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 1,791 miles a year.
- Has LM61 TCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM61 TCU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM61 TCU 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 LM61 TCU find?
- LM61 TCU passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; bonnet release loose in mount; undertrays hinder inspection.
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