Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc
LS51 NTEMOT history
LS51 NTE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,283 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 148,283 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,919 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 NTE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 28 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 NTE was last recorded at 148,283 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 147,613 miles · 23 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 670 miles
- Average per year
- 4,919 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 148,283 miles
- 2024 – 147,613 miles
- 2023 – 140,540 miles
- 2022 – 126,404 miles
- 2021 – 121,203 miles
- 2019 – 117,432 miles
- 2018 – 114,036 miles
- 2017 – 111,826 miles
- 2016 – 108,504 miles
- 2015 – 104,695 miles
- 2014 – 104,104 miles
- 2013 – 99,790 miles
- 2012 – 93,716 miles
- 2011 – 89,638 miles
- 2010 – 82,605 miles
- 2009 – 74,752 miles
- 2008 – 64,541 miles
- 2007 – 53,944 miles
- 2006 – 53,545 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,283 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear light cluster damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,283 miles (+670)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 148,283 miles
- Test number
- 488939608568
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass147,613 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 147,613 miles
- Test number
- 165778906001
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail147,613 miles (+7,073)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,613 miles
- Test number
- 627461018722
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light cluster damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass140,540 miles (+2,411)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 140,540 miles
- Test number
- 948114852897
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,129 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 138,129 miles
- Test number
- 364226166431
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail138,129 miles (+11,725)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,129 miles
- Test number
- 197524555102
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,404 miles (+5,201)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 126,404 miles
- Test number
- 372410660070
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass121,203 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 121,203 miles
- Test number
- 233378129743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,201 miles (+3,769)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,201 miles
- Test number
- 880823073935
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Pass117,432 miles (+3,396)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 117,432 miles
- Test number
- 763733637896
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral metal fuel line slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass114,036 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 114,036 miles
- Test number
- 680390846468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,036 miles (+2,210)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,036 miles
- Test number
- 753768144009
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,826 miles (+3,322)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 111,826 miles
- Test number
- 878799701826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,504 miles (+3,809)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 108,504 miles
- Test number
- 422042874241
- AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp illuminated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass104,695 miles (+591)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 104,695 miles
- Test number
- 317580265120
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass104,104 miles (+4,314)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 104,104 miles
- Test number
- 816262394153
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass99,790 miles (+6,074)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 99,790 miles
- Test number
- 318989693107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,716 miles (+112)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 93,716 miles
- Test number
- 368402002481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,604 miles (+3,966)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 93,604 miles
- Test number
- 999163462128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,638 miles (+11)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 89,638 miles
- Test number
- 995993201252
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder trays fitted
Fail89,627 miles (+7,022)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,627 miles
- Test number
- 347791501472
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder trays fitted
Pass82,605 miles (+7,853)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 82,605 miles
- Test number
- 734638000234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,752 miles (+157)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 74,752 miles
- Test number
- 752442909262
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteEngine warning light on
Fail74,595 miles (+10,054)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,595 miles
- Test number
- 543765799120
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureSteering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine warning light on
Fail64,541 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,541 miles
- Test number
- 181081408210
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass64,541 miles (+10,597)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 64,541 miles
- Test number
- 314031508234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,944 miles (+399)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 53,944 miles
- Test number
- 810184107215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,545 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 53,545 miles
- Test number
- 483956486191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS51 NTE
- Does LS51 NTE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS51 NTE expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 NTE?
- The MOT on LS51 NTE expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS51 NTE done?
- LS51 NTE was recorded at 148,283 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 4,919 miles a year.
- Has LS51 NTE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 NTE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS51 NTE 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 NTE find?
- LS51 NTE passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.
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