Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc
LX53 PHZMOT history
LX53 PHZ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 2 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,330 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 104,330 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,320 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 PHZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 2 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 PHZ was last recorded at 104,330 miles on 7 Oct 2024, 595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 103,735 miles · 2 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 595 miles
- Average per year
- 4,320 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 104,330 miles
- 2023 – 103,735 miles
- 2022 – 101,425 miles
- 2021 – 97,641 miles
- 2020 – 93,723 miles
- 2019 – 92,827 miles
- 2018 – 89,954 miles
- 2017 – 86,011 miles
- 2016 – 82,138 miles
- 2015 – 76,329 miles
- 2014 – 69,230 miles
- 2013 – 62,773 miles
- 2012 – 54,635 miles
- 2011 – 49,900 miles
- 2010 – 45,601 miles
- 2009 – 38,885 miles
- 2008 – 29,758 miles
- 2007 – 29,200 miles
- 2006 – 26,098 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,330 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Front coil spring not seated correctly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,330 miles3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 104,330 miles
- Test number
- 377750583944
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail104,330 miles (+595)1 dangerous1 repaired3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,330 miles
- Test number
- 807584877855
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass103,735 miles (+2,310)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 103,735 miles
- Test number
- 883519585545
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass101,425 miles (+3,784)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 101,425 miles
- Test number
- 585862986502
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass97,641 miles (+3,918)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 97,641 miles
- Test number
- 426597176162
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,723 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 93,723 miles
- Test number
- 919653948280
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring not seated correctly
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail93,723 miles (+896)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,723 miles
- Test number
- 210530599365
- DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring not seated correctly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,827 miles (+2,873)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 92,827 miles
- Test number
- 542754360291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,954 miles (+3,943)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 89,954 miles
- Test number
- 354616688588
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass86,011 miles (+3,873)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 86,011 miles
- Test number
- 555389537680
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass82,138 miles (+5,809)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 82,138 miles
- Test number
- 388085268129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,329 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 76,329 miles
- Test number
- 219325115294
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBrake pipes greased.
Fail76,329 miles (+7,099)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,329 miles
- Test number
- 266145615280
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBrake pipes greased.
Pass69,230 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 69,230 miles
- Test number
- 929430394081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,230 miles (+6,457)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,230 miles
- Test number
- 265450194066
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass62,773 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 62,773 miles
- Test number
- 156175183063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,771 miles (+8,136)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,771 miles
- Test number
- 207925983050
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Pass54,635 miles (+4,735)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 54,635 miles
- Test number
- 298573392037
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass49,900 miles (+4,299)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 49,900 miles
- Test number
- 847070491086
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass45,601 miles (+6,716)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 45,601 miles
- Test number
- 863307860038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,885 miles (+9,127)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 38,885 miles
- Test number
- 881056099095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,758 miles (+558)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 29,758 miles
- Test number
- 501479348076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,200 miles (+3,102)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 29,200 miles
- Test number
- 772622347248
- 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)
Pass26,098 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 26,098 miles
- Test number
- 180441446215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,096 miles1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,096 miles
- Test number
- 680921746236
- FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- NoteNail in n/s/f tyre
Questions about LX53 PHZ
- Does LX53 PHZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX53 PHZ expired on 6 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 PHZ?
- The MOT on LX53 PHZ expired on 6 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX53 PHZ done?
- LX53 PHZ was recorded at 104,330 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2024, an average of 4,320 miles a year.
- Has LX53 PHZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 PHZ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LX53 PHZ 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 LX53 PHZ find?
- LX53 PHZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2024 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front tyre obviously under inflated; offside rear tyre obviously under inflated, and 7 more.
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