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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

LR53 LGJMOT history

LR53 LGJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
115,140 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 LGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 LGJ was last recorded at 115,140 miles on 4 May 2023, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,064 miles · 5 May 2022
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
4,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,140 miles
  • 2022 – 115,064 miles
  • 2021 – 114,940 miles
  • 2020 – 113,083 miles
  • 2019 – 111,870 miles
  • 2017 – 111,446 miles
  • 2016 – 109,655 miles
  • 2015 – 106,276 miles
  • 2014 – 90,001 miles
  • 2013 – 73,914 miles
  • 2012 – 62,235 miles
  • 2011 – 59,796 miles
  • 2010 – 55,159 miles
  • 2009 – 50,819 miles
  • 2007 – 46,293 miles
  • 2006 – 32,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,140 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both top arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,140 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,140 miles
    Test number
    671781397654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,064 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,064 miles
    Test number
    748486934311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,940 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    114,940 miles
    Test number
    925236635430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,933 miles (+1,850)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,933 miles
    Test number
    668164475584
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass113,083 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,083 miles
    Test number
    719209087944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,036 miles (+1,166)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,036 miles
    Test number
    405127757257
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass111,870 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    111,870 miles
    Test number
    471993171598
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail111,867 miles (+421)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,867 miles
    Test number
    846401085239
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,446 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,446 miles
    Test number
    631016431951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,655 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,655 miles
    Test number
    862669913891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,276 miles
    Test number
    308034535153
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail106,276 miles (+16,275)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,276 miles
    Test number
    959284935174
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass90,001 miles (+16,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    90,001 miles
    Test number
    499099624141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass73,914 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,914 miles
    Test number
    206731043457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail73,909 miles (+11,674)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,909 miles
    Test number
    617841243149
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass62,235 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,235 miles
    Test number
    456850852126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,796 miles
    Test number
    396149171195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,796 miles (+4,637)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,796 miles
    Test number
    828219671110
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  19. Pass55,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,159 miles
    Test number
    530701980111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,159 miles (+4,340)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,159 miles
    Test number
    533851980129
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  21. Fail50,819 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,819 miles
    Test number
    252003289108
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass50,819 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,819 miles
    Test number
    270903189124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,293 miles (+13,336)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,293 miles
    Test number
    520681007254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,957 miles
    Test number
    683537206246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR53 LGJ

Does LR53 LGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 LGJ expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 LGJ?
The MOT on LR53 LGJ expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 LGJ done?
LR53 LGJ was recorded at 115,140 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 4,900 miles a year.
Has LR53 LGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 LGJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LR53 LGJ 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 LGJ find?
LR53 LGJ passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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