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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,991 cc

40 LHYMOT history

40 LHY is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 34,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

40 LHY grey Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
34,774 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
40 LHY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

40 LHY was last recorded at 34,774 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 1,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,701 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,073 miles
Average per year
2,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,774 miles
  • 2025 – 33,701 miles
  • 2024 – 32,300 miles
  • 2023 – 31,101 miles
  • 2022 – 29,859 miles
  • 2021 – 28,773 miles
  • 2020 – 26,945 miles
  • 2019 – 21,486 miles
  • 2018 – 15,930 miles
  • 2017 – 12,056 miles
  • 2016 – 9,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,774 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall Damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,774 miles (+1,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    34,774 miles
    Test number
    940058985127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass33,701 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    33,701 miles
    Test number
    469274871705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,300 miles (+1,199)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    32,300 miles
    Test number
    700218466550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,101 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    31,101 miles
    Test number
    652117204590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,859 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    29,859 miles
    Test number
    760483882668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,773 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    28,773 miles
    Test number
    999398234624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,945 miles (+5,459)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    26,945 miles
    Test number
    793743742644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,486 miles
    Test number
    558065896415
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail21,486 miles (+5,556)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,486 miles
    Test number
    520904452191
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass15,930 miles (+3,874)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    15,930 miles
    Test number
    607670620774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,056 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    12,056 miles
    Test number
    185625604740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    9,562 miles
    Test number
    511415213067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 40 LHY

What vehicle is registration 40 LHY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 40 LHY on a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 40 LHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 40 LHY is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 40 LHY?
The MOT on 40 LHY is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 40 LHY done?
40 LHY was recorded at 34,774 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 2,473 miles a year.
Has 40 LHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 40 LHY has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2019.
Has the mileage on 40 LHY 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 40 LHY find?
40 LHY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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