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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LP51 NEUMOT history

LP51 NEU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2025
Mileage
126,347 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP51 NEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP51 NEU was last recorded at 126,347 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 6,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,455 miles · 21 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
6,892 miles
Average per year
3,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,347 miles
  • 2023 – 119,455 miles
  • 2022 – 118,521 miles
  • 2021 – 117,009 miles
  • 2020 – 115,370 miles
  • 2019 – 115,313 miles
  • 2018 – 114,533 miles
  • 2017 – 109,378 miles
  • 2016 – 109,005 miles
  • 2015 – 107,678 miles
  • 2014 – 106,380 miles
  • 2013 – 105,329 miles
  • 2012 – 102,966 miles
  • 2011 – 89,946 miles
  • 2010 – 84,950 miles
  • 2009 – 77,994 miles
  • 2008 – 68,448 miles
  • 2007 – 68,388 miles
  • 2006 – 53,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,347 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT !! Step tread (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured change asap

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front exhaust bracket

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,347 miles (+6,892)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,347 miles
    Test number
    958972770019
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT !! Step tread (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass119,455 miles (+934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,455 miles
    Test number
    342377463052
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r and n/s/r pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust bracket
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wheel arch corroding

  3. Pass118,521 miles (+1,512)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,521 miles
    Test number
    815239727028
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r,n/s/r and front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured change asap (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket

  4. Pass117,009 miles (+1,639)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    117,009 miles
    Test number
    896798381391
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured change asap (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

  5. Pass115,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    115,370 miles
    Test number
    819910226198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,370 miles (+57)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,370 miles
    Test number
    866315976197
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass115,313 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,313 miles
    Test number
    612485938231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,533 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    114,533 miles
    Test number
    268054997945
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail114,533 miles (+5,155)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,533 miles
    Test number
    675721541116
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  10. Pass109,378 miles (+231)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,378 miles
    Test number
    243202023202
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded To both front flexis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass109,147 miles (+142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,147 miles
    Test number
    704467299628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes coated

  12. Pass109,005 miles (+1,327)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    109,005 miles
    Test number
    634820004322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rubber broken

  13. Pass107,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    107,678 miles
    Test number
    903408301859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,678 miles (+1,298)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,678 miles
    Test number
    386874348463
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass106,380 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,380 miles
    Test number
    428469584288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,329 miles
    Test number
    387601383210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,329 miles (+2,363)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,329 miles
    Test number
    825218363266
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass102,966 miles (+13,020)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    102,966 miles
    Test number
    839000862181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,946 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,946 miles
    Test number
    428905751050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,950 miles (+6,956)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,950 miles
    Test number
    223004180037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,994 miles (+9,546)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,994 miles
    Test number
    153756669473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,448 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,448 miles
    Test number
    134456958089
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  23. Pass68,448 miles (+60)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,448 miles
    Test number
    794416258062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  24. Pass68,388 miles (+7,155)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    68,388 miles
    Test number
    781062567363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    61,233 miles
    Test number
    703995847086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,233 miles (+7,840)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,233 miles
    Test number
    150925447427
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass53,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    53,393 miles
    Test number
    812746526047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP51 NEU

Does LP51 NEU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP51 NEU expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP51 NEU?
The MOT on LP51 NEU expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP51 NEU done?
LP51 NEU was recorded at 126,347 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 3,889 miles a year.
Has LP51 NEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP51 NEU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2020.
Has the mileage on LP51 NEU 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 LP51 NEU find?
LP51 NEU passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, and 1 more.

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