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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,724 cc

LP03 MAPMOT history

LP03 MAP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,768 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP03 MAP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,724 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP03 MAP was last recorded at 143,768 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,756 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,768 miles
  • 2025 – 142,699 miles
  • 2024 – 141,744 miles
  • 2023 – 140,308 miles
  • 2022 – 138,965 miles
  • 2021 – 137,783 miles
  • 2020 – 136,196 miles
  • 2019 – 134,699 miles
  • 2018 – 132,026 miles
  • 2017 – 128,714 miles
  • 2016 – 124,733 miles
  • 2015 – 116,581 miles
  • 2014 – 92,503 miles
  • 2013 – 89,606 miles
  • 2012 – 86,514 miles
  • 2011 – 84,412 miles
  • 2010 – 83,783 miles
  • 2009 – 72,754 miles
  • 2008 – 63,560 miles
  • 2006 – 53,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,768 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in n/s track rod endRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,768 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,768 miles
    Test number
    443569811119
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s track rod end

  2. Fail143,756 miles (+1,057)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,756 miles
    Test number
    958888757559
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front suspension front lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s track rod end

  3. Pass142,699 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    142,699 miles
    Test number
    895307921576
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail142,699 miles (+955)1 dangerous1 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,699 miles
    Test number
    393356403613
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass141,744 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    141,744 miles
    Test number
    566525901634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,741 miles (+1,433)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,741 miles
    Test number
    849064334159
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass140,308 miles (+1,343)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,308 miles
    Test number
    435568971303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,965 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    138,965 miles
    Test number
    188698342982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,783 miles (+1,587)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,783 miles
    Test number
    506853481727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,196 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    136,196 miles
    Test number
    596910435466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,699 miles (+2,673)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    134,699 miles
    Test number
    149359878390
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass132,026 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    132,026 miles
    Test number
    772807656727
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail132,020 miles (+3,306)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,020 miles
    Test number
    355432001759
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass128,714 miles (+3,981)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    128,714 miles
    Test number
    233290318197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  15. Pass124,733 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    124,733 miles
    Test number
    221046169007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail124,731 miles (+8,150)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,731 miles
    Test number
    692381668973
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass116,581 miles (+24,078)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,581 miles
    Test number
    948516665015
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s top and bottom ball joint covers slightly split
    • NoteSlight play in o/s bottom ball joint

  18. Pass92,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    92,503 miles
    Test number
    168438444031
    • 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)

  19. Fail92,500 miles (+2,894)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,500 miles
    Test number
    586198144055
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • 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)

  20. Pass89,606 miles (+3,092)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    89,606 miles
    Test number
    826999433052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Pass86,514 miles (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,514 miles
    Test number
    217112742067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,412 miles (+629)3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,412 miles
    Test number
    979492021010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteO/s mirror glass deteriorated
    • NoteParking brake audible ratchet broken / missing
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteSmall chips in screen

  23. Pass83,783 miles (+11,029)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    83,783 miles
    Test number
    514377920042
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front lower front suspension arm rubber dust covers poor
    • NoteParking brake audible ratchet worn broken or missing
    • NoteSmall chips in screen

  24. Fail72,754 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,754 miles
    Test number
    311546539014
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass72,754 miles (+9,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,754 miles
    Test number
    412196339060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass63,560 miles (+10,513)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    63,560 miles
    Test number
    163548028463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,047 miles
    Test number
    261655566473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LP03 MAP

Does LP03 MAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP03 MAP is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP03 MAP?
The MOT on LP03 MAP is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP03 MAP done?
LP03 MAP was recorded at 143,768 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 4,503 miles a year.
Has LP03 MAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP03 MAP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LP03 MAP 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 LP03 MAP find?
LP03 MAP passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; play in n/s track rod end.

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