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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,798 cc

LO04 ELVMOT history

LO04 ELV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
132,643 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 ELV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 ELV was last recorded at 132,643 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 2,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,220 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,423 miles
Average per year
5,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,643 miles
  • 2025 – 130,220 miles
  • 2023 – 128,098 miles
  • 2022 – 127,393 miles
  • 2021 – 124,829 miles
  • 2018 – 123,837 miles
  • 2017 – 120,447 miles
  • 2016 – 112,692 miles
  • 2015 – 103,697 miles
  • 2014 – 98,824 miles
  • 2013 – 92,258 miles
  • 2012 – 78,989 miles
  • 2011 – 73,492 miles
  • 2010 – 63,367 miles
  • 2009 – 51,714 miles
  • 2008 – 45,517 miles
  • 2007 – 30,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,643 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,643 miles (+2,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    132,643 miles
    Test number
    626934444435
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,220 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    130,220 miles
    Test number
    977945937334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe , not as yet, reached the stage for reason for rejection

  3. Fail130,220 miles (+2,122)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,220 miles
    Test number
    574089274158
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault brake assist system (1.7 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe , not as yet, reached the stage for reason for rejection

  4. Pass128,098 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    128,098 miles
    Test number
    541765561736
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe generally corroded

  5. Fail128,089 miles (+696)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,089 miles
    Test number
    359379373597
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe generally corroded

  6. Pass127,393 miles (+2,564)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,393 miles
    Test number
    260597411735
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and off side front under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted at time of test

  7. Pass124,829 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    124,829 miles
    Test number
    412840017322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail124,822 miles (+985)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,822 miles
    Test number
    728816332677
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded near side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded off side rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases off side rear pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSubframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side x1 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSubframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting bracket broken off side rear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNear side and off side front to rear brake pipes at rear becoming corroded

  9. Pass123,837 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    123,837 miles
    Test number
    526000761960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail123,836 miles (+3,389)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,836 miles
    Test number
    690734167353
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass120,447 miles (+7,755)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,447 miles
    Test number
    144752344822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre inflation message iluminated

  12. Pass112,692 miles (+8,995)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    112,692 miles
    Test number
    106170595387
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slight scoring

  13. Pass103,697 miles (+4,873)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,697 miles
    Test number
    297680283384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,824 miles (+6,566)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,824 miles
    Test number
    135554744233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,258 miles (+509)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,258 miles
    Test number
    409333333207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,749 miles (+12,760)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,749 miles
    Test number
    678329893184
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass78,989 miles (+5,497)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,989 miles
    Test number
    399206292152
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 2.5 mm

  18. Pass73,492 miles (+39)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,492 miles
    Test number
    786230101217
    • NoteFront discs starting to corrode
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 2mm

  19. Fail73,453 miles (+10,086)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,453 miles
    Test number
    245997191443
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs starting to corrode
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 2mm

  20. Pass63,367 miles (+11,653)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    63,367 miles
    Test number
    282420970118
    • NoteBrake discs wearing and rusty

  21. Pass51,714 miles (+6,197)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    51,714 miles
    Test number
    681441389141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass45,517 miles (+14,961)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,517 miles
    Test number
    304966008479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,556 miles
    Test number
    382713417220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 ELV

Does LO04 ELV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 ELV is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO04 ELV?
The MOT on LO04 ELV is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO04 ELV done?
LO04 ELV was recorded at 132,643 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 5,537 miles a year.
Has LO04 ELV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 ELV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LO04 ELV 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 LO04 ELV find?
LO04 ELV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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