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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

LS51 MHYMOT history

LS51 MHY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 76,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2023
Mileage
76,729 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 MHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 MHY was last recorded at 76,729 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 3,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,199 miles · 16 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,530 miles
Average per year
2,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 76,729 miles
  • 2021 – 71,730 miles
  • 2019 – 70,016 miles
  • 2018 – 66,807 miles
  • 2017 – 63,930 miles
  • 2016 – 63,897 miles
  • 2015 – 62,149 miles
  • 2014 – 58,628 miles
  • 2013 – 55,298 miles
  • 2012 – 52,579 miles
  • 2011 – 48,245 miles
  • 2009 – 43,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,729 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,729 miles (+3,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    76,729 miles
    Test number
    953224376133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass73,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,199 miles
    Test number
    539798731369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,195 miles (+1,465)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,195 miles
    Test number
    811875329400
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  4. Pass71,730 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,730 miles
    Test number
    463407482866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,016 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,016 miles
    Test number
    939623497011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,807 miles (+2,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,807 miles
    Test number
    673436470840
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy baffles loose (8.1.1 (a))

  7. Pass63,930 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,930 miles
    Test number
    257094983674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Fail63,930 miles (+33)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,930 miles
    Test number
    264288409391
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass63,897 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,897 miles
    Test number
    103762502990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,149 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,149 miles
    Test number
    339858565080
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  11. Fail62,139 miles (+3,511)2 failures2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,139 miles
    Test number
    795152665013
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass58,628 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,628 miles
    Test number
    185409104020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,298 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,298 miles
    Test number
    688420613080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,579 miles (+4,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,579 miles
    Test number
    796031412050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass48,245 miles (+4,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,245 miles
    Test number
    517421111001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass43,446 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,446 miles
    Test number
    911442449341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about LS51 MHY

Does LS51 MHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 MHY expired on 3 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 MHY?
The MOT on LS51 MHY expired on 3 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 MHY done?
LS51 MHY was recorded at 76,729 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 2,596 miles a year.
Has LS51 MHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 MHY has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LS51 MHY 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 MHY find?
LS51 MHY passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner drag link end ball joint has slight play; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit.

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