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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,498 cc

40 LPMOT history

40 LP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 64,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

40 LP black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
64,964 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
40 LP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

40 LP was last recorded at 64,964 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,677 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,287 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,677 miles
Average per year
2,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,964 miles
  • 2024 – 63,287 miles
  • 2023 – 53,278 miles
  • 2022 – 51,806 miles
  • 2019 – 50,560 miles
  • 2018 – 48,326 miles
  • 2017 – 46,768 miles
  • 2016 – 45,589 miles
  • 2015 – 44,247 miles
  • 2014 – 41,810 miles
  • 2013 – 38,901 miles
  • 2012 – 33,761 miles
  • 2011 – 31,489 miles
  • 2010 – 27,847 miles
  • 2009 – 22,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,964 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,964 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    64,964 miles
    Test number
    455119380255
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail64,964 miles (+1,677)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,964 miles
    Test number
    210343371330
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass63,287 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    63,287 miles
    Test number
    382670572361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,827 miles (+6,549)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    59,827 miles
    Test number
    717277801895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,278 miles (+1,472)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    53,278 miles
    Test number
    685683919708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass51,806 miles (+1,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,806 miles
    Test number
    889558727223
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs lightly corroded due to inactivity.
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass50,560 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,560 miles
    Test number
    740288484735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,326 miles (+1,558)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,326 miles
    Test number
    964654790187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass46,768 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,768 miles
    Test number
    132198744038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,589 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,589 miles
    Test number
    489250270122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,247 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    44,247 miles
    Test number
    435618315185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,207 miles (+2,397)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,207 miles
    Test number
    429323915130
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass41,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,810 miles
    Test number
    137816134189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,810 miles (+2,909)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,810 miles
    Test number
    366076434197
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass38,901 miles (+5,140)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,901 miles
    Test number
    897067533167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,761 miles (+2,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,761 miles
    Test number
    206069942198
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass31,489 miles (+3,642)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,489 miles
    Test number
    685895741179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,847 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,847 miles
    Test number
    292226740149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,244 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,244 miles
    Test number
    660534459107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres, tread depth low on inner edges

Questions about 40 LP

What vehicle is registration 40 LP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 40 LP on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Apr 2006. 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 LP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 40 LP is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 40 LP?
The MOT on 40 LP is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 40 LP done?
40 LP was recorded at 64,964 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 2,575 miles a year.
Has 40 LP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 40 LP has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 40 LP 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 LP find?
40 LP passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside, and 3 more.

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