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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LR55 WPNMOT history

LR55 WPN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2023.

LR55 WPN black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2024
Mileage
101,174 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 WPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 WPN was last recorded at 101,174 miles on 15 Feb 2023, 3,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,357 miles · 17 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,817 miles
Average per year
6,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,174 miles
  • 2022 – 97,357 miles
  • 2021 – 89,131 miles
  • 2020 – 79,443 miles
  • 2019 – 77,368 miles
  • 2018 – 71,943 miles
  • 2017 – 67,223 miles
  • 2016 – 58,381 miles
  • 2015 – 48,870 miles
  • 2013 – 44,223 miles
  • 2012 – 30,241 miles
  • 2011 – 18,698 miles
  • 2010 – 8,097 miles
  • 2009 – 7,892 miles
  • 2008 – 5,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,174 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [BOTH sides of vehicle] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNote;- Front bumper lower section damaged/cracked
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Note;- Tail lamp damaged/cracked[has been cover in red sticker?]
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Note;- exhaust heat shield loose/insecure
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt "LAZY" retracting back
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [BOTH sides of vehicle] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [Along floor pan from left to right] (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective corroded [At TWO points before "Y" section to rear exhaust silencer boxes] (6.1.2 (a))

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged "crack" in mirror

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored/pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Note;- Damage on Offside tail lamp lens

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Note;- Front bumper damaged/cracked on lower section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Note;- Exhaust rear silencer upper heat shield insecure/loose?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakes pipes above rear subframe(left to right & heading towards centre of vehicle)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,174 miles3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,174 miles
    Test number
    567839599232
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [BOTH sides of vehicle] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNote;- Front bumper lower section damaged/cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Note;- Tail lamp damaged/cracked[has been cover in red sticker?]
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Note;- exhaust heat shield loose/insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt "LAZY" retracting back
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [BOTH sides of vehicle] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [Along floor pan from left to right] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective corroded [At TWO points before "Y" section to rear exhaust silencer boxes] (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail101,174 miles (+3,817)1 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,174 miles
    Test number
    129970067775
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [BOTH sides of vehicle] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNote;- Front bumper lower section damaged/cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Note;- Tail lamp damaged/cracked[has been cover in red sticker?]
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Note;- exhaust heat shield loose/insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt "LAZY" retracting back
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [BOTH sides of vehicle] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [Along floor pan from left to right] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective corroded [At TWO points before "Y" section to rear exhaust silencer boxes] (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass97,357 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    97,357 miles
    Test number
    909204557823
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged "crack" in mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNote;- Damage on Offside tail lamp lens
    • AdvisoryNote;- Front bumper damaged/cracked on lower section
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Note;- Exhaust rear silencer upper heat shield insecure/loose?
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakes pipes above rear subframe(left to right & heading towards centre of vehicle) (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail97,357 miles (+8,226)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,357 miles
    Test number
    725604052829
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction "STICKER" in direct view of driver( in "zone A") (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm("cast iron") (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged "crack" in mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNote;- Damage on Offside tail lamp lens
    • AdvisoryNote;- Front bumper damaged/cracked on lower section
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Note;- Exhaust rear silencer upper heat shield insecure/loose?
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brakes pipes above rear subframe(left to right & heading towards centre of vehicle) (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass89,131 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,131 miles
    Test number
    426033478977
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm,inner bush. as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket.as marked. (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail89,131 miles (+9,688)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,131 miles
    Test number
    848552018362
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. as marked. 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning on dash . all brakes visually ok.
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm,inner bush. as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong Advise 2.0mm. 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box bracket.as marked. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong Advise. 1.8mm. 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,443 miles (+2,075)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,443 miles
    Test number
    449195829207
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward control arm.as marked. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass77,368 miles (+8)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,368 miles
    Test number
    367186098141
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm.as marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm.as marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail77,360 miles (+5,417)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,360 miles
    Test number
    135524636395
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near side next to suspension arm.as marked. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm.as marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm.as marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass71,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,943 miles
    Test number
    175125037852
    • AdvisoryNote;- Offside tail lamp cracked/broken?

  11. Fail71,943 miles (+4,720)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,943 miles
    Test number
    959572013681
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNote;- Offside tail lamp cracked/broken?

  12. Pass67,223 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,223 miles
    Test number
    588383025194
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn to 2mm.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased at the rear.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp unit damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lense damaged.

  13. Fail67,223 miles (+8,842)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,223 miles
    Test number
    411947408729
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smearing windscreen.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn to 2mm.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased at the rear.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp unit damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside side repeater lense damaged.

  14. Pass58,381 miles (+9,511)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,381 miles
    Test number
    467676819318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,870 miles (+4,647)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,870 miles
    Test number
    165638745047
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded across axle
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded across axle

  16. Pass44,223 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,223 miles
    Test number
    216673963401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail44,223 miles (+13,982)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,223 miles
    Test number
    827083963110
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass30,241 miles (+11,543)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,241 miles
    Test number
    537208452163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,698 miles (+10,601)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,698 miles
    Test number
    788006041107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,097 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    8,097 miles
    Test number
    263057860425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,892 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    7,892 miles
    Test number
    530002189255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass5,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    5,884 miles
    Test number
    833597048227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 WPN

Does LR55 WPN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 WPN expired on 16 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 WPN?
The MOT on LR55 WPN expired on 16 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 WPN done?
LR55 WPN was recorded at 101,174 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2023, an average of 6,594 miles a year.
Has LR55 WPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 WPN has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 WPN 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 LR55 WPN find?
LR55 WPN passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2023 with 3 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 12 more.

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