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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

LS04 RYXMOT history

LS04 RYX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2026
Mileage
75,054 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 RYX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 RYX was last recorded at 75,054 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Mar 2016: 56,200 miles, lower than 62,022 miles on 11 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,065 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
989 miles
Average per year
3,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,054 miles
  • 2024 – 74,065 miles
  • 2023 – 72,929 miles
  • 2021 – 70,845 miles
  • 2019 – 69,699 miles
  • 2018 – 68,277 miles
  • 2017 – 66,295 miles
  • 2016 – 65,214 miles
  • 2015 – 62,022 miles
  • 2014 – 42,222 miles
  • 2013 – 38,874 miles
  • 2012 – 34,944 miles
  • 2011 – 30,739 miles
  • 2010 – 27,831 miles
  • 2009 – 23,801 miles
  • 2008 – 17,781 miles
  • 2007 – 14,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,054 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,054 miles (+989)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,054 miles
    Test number
    128094246176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,065 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,065 miles
    Test number
    951763130038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,929 miles
    Test number
    225064868087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail72,929 miles (+2,084)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,929 miles
    Test number
    334944259322
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass70,845 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,845 miles
    Test number
    685911740867
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail70,845 miles (+1,146)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,845 miles
    Test number
    560054626521
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass69,699 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,699 miles
    Test number
    357424025158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,685 miles (+1,408)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,685 miles
    Test number
    283737851701
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

  9. Pass68,277 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,277 miles
    Test number
    995361205613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,295 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,295 miles
    Test number
    350460401500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,214 miles (+9,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,214 miles
    Test number
    820943267278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail56,200 miles (-5,822)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,200 miles
    Test number
    355359743376
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass62,022 miles (+529)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,022 miles
    Test number
    106000475023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine managment light on dash
    • NoteFront bumper damaged

  14. Fail61,493 miles (+19,271)6 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,493 miles
    Test number
    115721765032
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front head lamp units condensated
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine managment light on dash
    • NoteFront bumper damaged

  15. Pass42,222 miles (+3,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,222 miles
    Test number
    656630734064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass38,874 miles (+3,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,874 miles
    Test number
    949006403108
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass34,944 miles4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,944 miles
    Test number
    135319012180
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteNOTE: Nearside mirror unit adjuster does not work,view to rear of vehicle not affected.
    • NoteOffside front road tyre wearing on edge
    • NoteRecommend replacing offside front wiper as incorrect type fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail34,944 miles (+4,205)2 repaired4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,944 miles
    Test number
    917639612136
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteNOTE: Nearside mirror unit adjuster does not work,view to rear of vehicle not affected.
    • NoteOffside front road tyre wearing on edge
    • NoteRecommend replacing offside front wiper as incorrect type fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass30,739 miles (+2,908)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,739 miles
    Test number
    297108101179
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth front wipers not cleaning well

  20. Pass27,831 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,831 miles
    Test number
    241361110405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,815 miles (+4,014)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,815 miles
    Test number
    632019900134
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass23,801 miles (+6,020)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,801 miles
    Test number
    543508509133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,781 miles (+3,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,781 miles
    Test number
    340601428176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass14,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,201 miles
    Test number
    371674697035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 RYX

Does LS04 RYX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 RYX expired on 31 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 RYX?
The MOT on LS04 RYX expired on 31 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 RYX done?
LS04 RYX was recorded at 75,054 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 3,305 miles a year.
Has LS04 RYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 RYX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS04 RYX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS04 RYX find?
LS04 RYX passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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