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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

LT04 LESMOT history

LT04 LES is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

LT04 LES red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
99,380 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT04 LES
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT04 LES was last recorded at 99,380 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 2,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,056 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,324 miles
Average per year
5,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,380 miles
  • 2025 – 97,056 miles
  • 2024 – 93,930 miles
  • 2023 – 88,082 miles
  • 2022 – 80,883 miles
  • 2021 – 75,181 miles
  • 2020 – 69,938 miles
  • 2019 – 58,629 miles
  • 2018 – 55,508 miles
  • 2017 – 51,826 miles
  • 2016 – 50,486 miles
  • 2015 – 44,353 miles
  • 2014 – 35,989 miles
  • 2013 – 24,453 miles
  • 2012 – 11,956 miles
  • 2011 – 11,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,380 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,380 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    99,380 miles
    Test number
    670968690940
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Fail99,380 miles (+2,324)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,380 miles
    Test number
    723479344654
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass97,056 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,056 miles
    Test number
    447306201935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail97,052 miles (+3,122)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,052 miles
    Test number
    533911708827
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass93,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    93,930 miles
    Test number
    818674953685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,930 miles (+5,848)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,930 miles
    Test number
    273771615715
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass88,082 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,082 miles
    Test number
    914713781935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail88,082 miles (+7,199)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,082 miles
    Test number
    584616506258
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass80,883 miles (+5,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,883 miles
    Test number
    127335531949
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass75,181 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,181 miles
    Test number
    956593736450
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear diff in clip holder (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail75,181 miles (+5,243)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,181 miles
    Test number
    521819402127
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear diff in clip holder (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass69,938 miles (+11,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,938 miles
    Test number
    427355187761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass58,629 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    58,629 miles
    Test number
    270462743700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,891 miles (+2,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2020
    Odometer
    57,891 miles
    Test number
    675655258438
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  15. Pass55,508 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,508 miles
    Test number
    361858017207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,062 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,062 miles
    Test number
    482496204612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,826 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,826 miles
    Test number
    996995982318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,486 miles
    Test number
    129516406790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,486 miles (+6,133)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,486 miles
    Test number
    826889298974
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass44,353 miles (+8,364)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,353 miles
    Test number
    246798795007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,989 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,989 miles
    Test number
    177316434475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  22. Fail35,989 miles (+11,536)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,989 miles
    Test number
    156913934427
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  23. Pass24,453 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    24,453 miles
    Test number
    169773423046
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  24. Fail24,453 miles (+12,497)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,453 miles
    Test number
    779673423002
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  25. Pass11,956 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    11,956 miles
    Test number
    317774822041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    11,795 miles
    Test number
    549781951290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    11,795 miles
    Test number
    227461151201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT04 LES

Does LT04 LES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT04 LES is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT04 LES?
The MOT on LT04 LES is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT04 LES done?
LT04 LES was recorded at 99,380 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 5,855 miles a year.
Has LT04 LES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT04 LES has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LT04 LES 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 LT04 LES find?
LT04 LES passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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