Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc
LR53 BXUMOT history
LR53 BXU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 60,683 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 60,683 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,952 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR53 BXU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
LR53 BXU was last recorded at 60,683 miles on 16 Jan 2023, 4,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 56,148 miles · 17 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 4,535 miles
- Average per year
- 2,952 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 60,683 miles
- 2022 – 56,148 miles
- 2021 – 51,978 miles
- 2019 – 45,677 miles
- 2018 – 40,259 miles
- 2017 – 34,870 miles
- 2016 – 33,782 miles
- 2012 – 32,334 miles
- 2011 – 27,695 miles
- 2010 – 23,854 miles
- 2008 – 20,837 miles
- 2007 – 17,270 miles
- 2006 – 13,188 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail60,683 miles
- MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSubframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside body corroded within mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play all steering joints slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
General underside corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear subframe corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail60,683 miles (+4,535)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,683 miles
- Test number
- 166152478271
- MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSubframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside body corroded within mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play all steering joints slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,148 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 56,148 miles
- Test number
- 890546227599
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail56,148 miles (+4,170)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,148 miles
- Test number
- 631098549735
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass51,978 miles (+27)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 51,978 miles
- Test number
- 618975510224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail51,951 miles (+6,274)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,951 miles
- Test number
- 847400944543
- MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass45,677 miles (+5,418)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 45,677 miles
- Test number
- 414090605346
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass40,259 miles (+5,389)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 40,259 miles
- Test number
- 813483534083
- AdvisoryAdvise all brake hose ferules rusty
Pass34,870 miles (+1,088)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 34,870 miles
- Test number
- 221293178092
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryShock casings rusty.
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Pass33,782 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 33,782 miles
- Test number
- 205764508405
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front & rear (3.6.B.4e)
Fail33,782 miles (+1,448)5 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,782 miles
- Test number
- 795799798305
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front & rear (3.6.B.4e)
Pass32,334 miles (+4,639)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 32,334 miles
- Test number
- 329699972178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,695 miles (+3,841)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 27,695 miles
- Test number
- 559807131135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,854 miles (+3,017)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 23,854 miles
- Test number
- 540974300064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,837 miles (+3,567)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 20,837 miles
- Test number
- 953142058351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,270 miles (+4,082)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 17,270 miles
- Test number
- 104322257365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,188 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 13,188 miles
- Test number
- 131298646378
- 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)
Questions about LR53 BXU
- Does LR53 BXU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR53 BXU expired on 16 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR53 BXU?
- The MOT on LR53 BXU expired on 16 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR53 BXU done?
- LR53 BXU was recorded at 60,683 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2023, an average of 2,952 miles a year.
- Has LR53 BXU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR53 BXU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LR53 BXU 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 LR53 BXU find?
- LR53 BXU failed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2023 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: fuel system component leaking fuel filter area; subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside body corroded within mounting points; windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, and 2 more.
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