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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

LU03 HOWMOT history

LU03 HOW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 84,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

LU03 HOW silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
84,405 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU03 HOW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU03 HOW was last recorded at 84,405 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 2,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,515 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,890 miles
Average per year
4,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,405 miles
  • 2024 – 81,515 miles
  • 2023 – 77,200 miles
  • 2022 – 74,116 miles
  • 2021 – 70,378 miles
  • 2020 – 67,497 miles
  • 2019 – 59,236 miles
  • 2018 – 52,779 miles
  • 2017 – 50,670 miles
  • 2016 – 48,949 miles
  • 2015 – 44,646 miles
  • 2014 – 40,563 miles
  • 2013 – 35,204 miles
  • 2012 – 29,303 miles
  • 2011 – 23,764 miles
  • 2010 – 20,334 miles
  • 2009 – 14,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,405 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.

  • Engine cover/under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,405 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    84,405 miles
    Test number
    128360378729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,515 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    81,515 miles
    Test number
    697281487011
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted

  3. Fail81,488 miles (+4,288)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,488 miles
    Test number
    819110042064
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted

  4. Pass77,200 miles (+3,084)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    77,200 miles
    Test number
    966910671409
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted

  5. Pass74,116 miles (+3,738)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,116 miles
    Test number
    513445082983
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake recording little effort at wheel
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / sill covers / under trays fitted

  6. Pass70,378 miles (+2,881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,378 miles
    Test number
    903950762803
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

  7. Pass67,497 miles (+8,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,497 miles
    Test number
    592487111163
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

  8. Pass59,236 miles (+6,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,236 miles
    Test number
    399833749546
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres worn on inner edges & outer sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass52,779 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,779 miles
    Test number
    823456687399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,670 miles (+1,721)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,670 miles
    Test number
    192397103160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,949 miles (+1,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,949 miles
    Test number
    294776144477
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass47,916 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,916 miles
    Test number
    762419318319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,646 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,646 miles
    Test number
    325418405075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,563 miles (+5,359)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,563 miles
    Test number
    548138104000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,204 miles (+5,901)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    35,204 miles
    Test number
    917714403026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,303 miles (+5,539)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,303 miles
    Test number
    427369002085
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Pass23,764 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,764 miles
    Test number
    337297801057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,334 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,334 miles
    Test number
    150208170028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  19. Pass20,334 miles (+5,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,334 miles
    Test number
    551758270040
    • 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)

  20. Pass14,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    14,423 miles
    Test number
    163896689484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU03 HOW

Does LU03 HOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU03 HOW is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU03 HOW?
The MOT on LU03 HOW is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU03 HOW done?
LU03 HOW was recorded at 84,405 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 4,152 miles a year.
Has LU03 HOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU03 HOW has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LU03 HOW 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 LU03 HOW find?
LU03 HOW passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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