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Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

H3 LRTMOT history

H3 LRT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 59,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

H3 LRT silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
59,950 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H3 LRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H3 LRT was last recorded at 59,950 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,412 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
538 miles
Average per year
2,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,950 miles
  • 2025 – 59,412 miles
  • 2024 – 58,811 miles
  • 2023 – 58,240 miles
  • 2022 – 57,636 miles
  • 2021 – 56,867 miles
  • 2020 – 56,125 miles
  • 2019 – 55,546 miles
  • 2018 – 54,515 miles
  • 2017 – 53,307 miles
  • 2016 – 52,120 miles
  • 2015 – 49,241 miles
  • 2014 – 43,407 miles
  • 2013 – 37,383 miles
  • 2012 – 32,277 miles
  • 2011 – 26,523 miles
  • 2010 – 21,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,950 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,950 miles (+538)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    59,950 miles
    Test number
    695243300956
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass59,412 miles (+601)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    59,412 miles
    Test number
    840245183146
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Hanging bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted preventing full inspection of testable items
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass58,811 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    58,811 miles
    Test number
    165839999913
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Numerous cuts in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted over brake pipes and suspension components preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D brackets [both sides] (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective O/S and N/S brackets on exhaust pipes come away but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis [both sides] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail58,811 miles (+571)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,811 miles
    Test number
    133893287965
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Numerous cuts in outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted over brake pipes and suspension components preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced D brackets [both sides] (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective O/S and N/S brackets on exhaust pipes come away but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis [both sides] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass58,240 miles (+604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    58,240 miles
    Test number
    491633440282
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass57,636 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,636 miles
    Test number
    294137795647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,623 miles (+756)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,623 miles
    Test number
    503285297731
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass56,867 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,867 miles
    Test number
    916465828900
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail56,853 miles (+728)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,853 miles
    Test number
    277324431791
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass56,125 miles (+579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,125 miles
    Test number
    911156454381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass55,546 miles (+1,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,546 miles
    Test number
    102547571622
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass54,515 miles (+1,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,515 miles
    Test number
    129861935341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass53,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,307 miles
    Test number
    238332685189
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

  14. Fail53,307 miles (+1,187)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,307 miles
    Test number
    843592961441
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

  15. Pass52,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,120 miles
    Test number
    917821663333
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail52,120 miles (+2,879)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,120 miles
    Test number
    397361643080
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass49,241 miles (+5,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,241 miles
    Test number
    137844205101
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass43,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,407 miles
    Test number
    326820084045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,407 miles (+6,024)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,407 miles
    Test number
    138350984425
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass37,383 miles (+5,106)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,383 miles
    Test number
    419574573054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,277 miles (+5,754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,277 miles
    Test number
    269109582079
    • NoteAir bag light on

  22. Fail26,523 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,523 miles
    Test number
    145520341478
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  23. Pass26,523 miles (+4,765)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    26,523 miles
    Test number
    618670341084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  24. Pass21,758 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,758 miles
    Test number
    174779840009
    • 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)
    • NoteRecommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref tyres scuffing edges on front.

Questions about H3 LRT

Does H3 LRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H3 LRT is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on H3 LRT?
The MOT on H3 LRT is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H3 LRT done?
H3 LRT was recorded at 59,950 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 2,315 miles a year.
Has H3 LRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H3 LRT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on H3 LRT 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 H3 LRT find?
H3 LRT passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 13 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 10 more.

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