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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

LP51 TSVMOT history

LP51 TSV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2026
Mileage
94,862 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP51 TSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2026
Latest MOT test
2 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP51 TSV was last recorded at 94,862 miles on 2 May 2025, 204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,658 miles · 24 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
204 miles
Average per year
3,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,862 miles
  • 2024 – 94,658 miles
  • 2023 – 94,241 miles
  • 2022 – 93,763 miles
  • 2021 – 93,687 miles
  • 2019 – 92,483 miles
  • 2018 – 80,126 miles
  • 2017 – 65,449 miles
  • 2016 – 58,552 miles
  • 2015 – 52,931 miles
  • 2014 – 43,838 miles
  • 2013 – 41,647 miles
  • 2012 – 40,170 miles
  • 2011 – 38,614 miles
  • 2010 – 37,593 miles
  • 2009 – 35,875 miles
  • 2008 – 34,700 miles
  • 2007 – 31,971 miles
  • 2006 – 28,142 miles
  • 2005 – 23,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,862 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOuter sill cover & undertrays fitted cont full inspect vehicle

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,862 miles (+204)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    94,862 miles
    Test number
    800762286977
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill cover & undertrays fitted cont full inspect vehicle

  2. Pass94,658 miles (+417)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,658 miles
    Test number
    911880903201
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill cover & under trays fitted cont fully inspect vehicle

  3. Pass94,241 miles (+478)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    94,241 miles
    Test number
    848697640916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill cover under trays fitted cant fully inspect vehicle

  4. Pass93,763 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,763 miles
    Test number
    266020061939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted , Cant fully inspect.

  5. Fail93,763 miles (+76)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,763 miles
    Test number
    236067027632
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted , Cant fully inspect.

  6. Pass93,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    93,687 miles
    Test number
    987440783994
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Fail93,687 miles (+1,204)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,687 miles
    Test number
    293008067409
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass92,483 miles (+12,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,483 miles
    Test number
    861574422526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass80,126 miles (+14,677)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,126 miles
    Test number
    135352861574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,449 miles (+6,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,449 miles
    Test number
    197446845334
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass58,552 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,552 miles
    Test number
    709404973111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Fail58,552 miles (+5,621)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,552 miles
    Test number
    663218423041
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass52,931 miles (+9,093)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,931 miles
    Test number
    995325205239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass43,838 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,838 miles
    Test number
    568285694191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,647 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,647 miles
    Test number
    329442883250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,644 miles (+1,474)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,644 miles
    Test number
    127030983203
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

  17. Pass40,170 miles (+1,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,170 miles
    Test number
    297370972213
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass38,614 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,614 miles
    Test number
    488637671280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,593 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,593 miles
    Test number
    394390580274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,875 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,875 miles
    Test number
    743849789236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,700 miles (+2,729)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,700 miles
    Test number
    263164278285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,971 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,971 miles
    Test number
    982171477253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,142 miles (+4,457)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,142 miles
    Test number
    854069666273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    23,685 miles
    Test number
    864103175276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP51 TSV

Does LP51 TSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP51 TSV expired on 1 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP51 TSV?
The MOT on LP51 TSV expired on 1 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP51 TSV done?
LP51 TSV was recorded at 94,862 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 3,634 miles a year.
Has LP51 TSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP51 TSV has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LP51 TSV 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 TSV find?
LP51 TSV passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both side; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side to brake hoses, and 1 more.

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