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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,798 cc

LR03 HSEMOT history

LR03 HSE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 115,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
115,075 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 HSE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 HSE was last recorded at 115,075 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,072 miles · 8 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,075 miles
  • 2025 – 106,523 miles
  • 2024 – 105,370 miles
  • 2023 – 103,902 miles
  • 2022 – 101,659 miles
  • 2021 – 99,658 miles
  • 2020 – 97,606 miles
  • 2019 – 93,501 miles
  • 2018 – 88,315 miles
  • 2017 – 82,573 miles
  • 2016 – 79,425 miles
  • 2015 – 73,661 miles
  • 2014 – 68,327 miles
  • 2013 – 63,084 miles
  • 2012 – 58,644 miles
  • 2011 – 51,610 miles
  • 2010 – 43,579 miles
  • 2009 – 35,902 miles
  • 2008 – 29,819 miles
  • 2007 – 23,767 miles
  • 2006 – 16,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,075 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,075 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    115,075 miles
    Test number
    853938588021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail115,072 miles (+8,549)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,072 miles
    Test number
    395624872943
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass106,523 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,523 miles
    Test number
    677905301583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail106,523 miles (+1,153)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,523 miles
    Test number
    263883492779
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,370 miles (+1,468)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,370 miles
    Test number
    147920078040
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass103,902 miles (+2,243)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    103,902 miles
    Test number
    793499166286
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass101,659 miles (+2,001)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    101,659 miles
    Test number
    304075576609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass99,658 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,658 miles
    Test number
    187951883680
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper leaking

  9. Fail99,656 miles (+2,050)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,656 miles
    Test number
    782172415432
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper leaking

  10. Pass97,606 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,606 miles
    Test number
    310048218469
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail97,600 miles (+4,099)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,600 miles
    Test number
    166963006539
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass93,501 miles (+5,186)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    93,501 miles
    Test number
    717444689387
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass88,315 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,315 miles
    Test number
    480232824036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail88,308 miles (+5,735)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,308 miles
    Test number
    516771057658
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass82,573 miles (+3,148)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    82,573 miles
    Test number
    763660704308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,425 miles (+5,764)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    79,425 miles
    Test number
    573573807584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    73,661 miles
    Test number
    358354815008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,656 miles (+5,329)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,656 miles
    Test number
    579824115064
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass68,327 miles (+5,243)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,327 miles
    Test number
    565407904055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,084 miles
    Test number
    999227003096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,083 miles (+4,439)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,083 miles
    Test number
    138987903402
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass58,644 miles (+7,034)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,644 miles
    Test number
    315796002058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,610 miles (+8,031)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,610 miles
    Test number
    936992411057
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront brake pads low

  24. Pass43,579 miles (+7,677)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,579 miles
    Test number
    510101540061
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteHandbrake lever tight in operation
    • NoteOuter sills covred
    • NoteSmall stone chips in windscreen
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  25. Pass35,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,902 miles
    Test number
    602683749045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,902 miles (+6,083)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,902 miles
    Test number
    130572449090
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass29,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,819 miles
    Test number
    951539658052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail29,819 miles (+6,052)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,819 miles
    Test number
    144499558458
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak engine

  29. Pass23,767 miles (+7,363)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,767 miles
    Test number
    763656687064
    • NoteSlight play in front wheel bearings.

  30. Pass16,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,404 miles
    Test number
    650468886023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 HSE

Does LR03 HSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 HSE is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR03 HSE?
The MOT on LR03 HSE is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR03 HSE done?
LR03 HSE was recorded at 115,075 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,925 miles a year.
Has LR03 HSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 HSE has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR03 HSE 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 LR03 HSE find?
LR03 HSE passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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