Mercedes-Benz SL
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,966 cc
LS51 LBSMOT history
LS51 LBS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 6 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 90,913 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 90,913 mi
- At MOT on 14 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,435 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 LBS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,966 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 6 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 LBS was last recorded at 90,913 miles on 14 Dec 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 90,907 miles · 4 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 3,435 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 90,913 miles
- 2022 – 87,116 miles
- 2021 – 81,470 miles
- 2020 – 78,147 miles
- 2019 – 75,501 miles
- 2018 – 73,478 miles
- 2017 – 71,710 miles
- 2016 – 71,710 miles
- 2014 – 64,286 miles
- 2013 – 62,977 miles
- 2012 – 60,936 miles
- 2011 – 56,933 miles
- 2010 – 51,390 miles
- 2009 – 46,983 miles
- 2008 – 40,230 miles
- 2007 – 33,050 miles
- 2006 – 30,217 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,913 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014
Full MOT history
20 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,913 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 90,913 miles
- Test number
- 368723663730
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,907 miles (+3,791)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,907 miles
- Test number
- 281593553014
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn AIR SUSPENSION SHOCKER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (d))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass87,116 miles (+5,646)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 87,116 miles
- Test number
- 641172902279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,470 miles (+3,323)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 81,470 miles
- Test number
- 428584375378
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass78,147 miles (+2,646)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 78,147 miles
- Test number
- 157255942460
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass75,501 miles (+2,023)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 75,501 miles
- Test number
- 788111944555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,478 miles (+1,768)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 73,478 miles
- Test number
- 922551518387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,710 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 71,710 miles
- Test number
- 376537158401
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail71,710 miles (+3,283)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,710 miles
- Test number
- 480666421366
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass68,427 miles (+4,141)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 68,427 miles
- Test number
- 983038782404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,286 miles (+1,309)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 64,286 miles
- Test number
- 815774854362
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteRear boot struts faulty
Pass62,977 miles (+2,041)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 62,977 miles
- Test number
- 647148843368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,936 miles (+4,003)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 60,936 miles
- Test number
- 568807072120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,933 miles (+5,543)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2012
- Odometer
- 56,933 miles
- Test number
- 299851041160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,390 miles (+4,407)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2011
- Odometer
- 51,390 miles
- Test number
- 220575020492
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres wonr on edges
- NoteN/s/f suspension has play in a lower suspension ball joint
- NoteO/s/f suspension has play in a lower suspension ball joint
Pass46,983 miles (+6,753)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2010
- Odometer
- 46,983 miles
- Test number
- 910609729153
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteO/s and n/s front lower ball joints appear to have lift
Pass40,230 miles (+7,180)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2009
- Odometer
- 40,230 miles
- Test number
- 744285138125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass33,050 miles (+516)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2008
- Odometer
- 33,050 miles
- Test number
- 533507137167
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass32,534 miles (+2,317)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 32,534 miles
- Test number
- 551479677009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,217 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 30,217 miles
- Test number
- 891383506171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS51 LBS
- Does LS51 LBS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS51 LBS expired on 13 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 LBS?
- The MOT on LS51 LBS expired on 13 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS51 LBS done?
- LS51 LBS was recorded at 90,913 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2023, an average of 3,435 miles a year.
- Has LS51 LBS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 LBS has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS51 LBS 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 LS51 LBS find?
- LS51 LBS passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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