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Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

K40 AMLMOT history

K40 AML is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 63,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

K40 AML red 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 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
63,190 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 AML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 AML was last recorded at 63,190 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 7,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,017 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,173 miles
Average per year
2,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,190 miles
  • 2024 – 56,017 miles
  • 2023 – 54,194 miles
  • 2022 – 52,360 miles
  • 2021 – 48,936 miles
  • 2020 – 45,237 miles
  • 2018 – 44,804 miles
  • 2017 – 44,280 miles
  • 2016 – 44,226 miles
  • 2015 – 43,215 miles
  • 2014 – 41,690 miles
  • 2013 – 39,558 miles
  • 2012 – 31,980 miles
  • 2011 – 30,404 miles
  • 2010 – 24,457 miles
  • 2009 – 20,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,190 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,190 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    63,190 miles
    Test number
    428966139859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail63,190 miles (+7,173)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,190 miles
    Test number
    577889620525
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass56,017 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    56,017 miles
    Test number
    675635657617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail56,001 miles (+1,807)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,001 miles
    Test number
    445779189862
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass54,194 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    54,194 miles
    Test number
    662718250092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail54,194 miles (+1,834)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,194 miles
    Test number
    319847321479
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass52,360 miles (+3,424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    52,360 miles
    Test number
    870329235885
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass48,936 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,936 miles
    Test number
    924612470896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,237 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    45,237 miles
    Test number
    661894435952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail45,236 miles (+432)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,236 miles
    Test number
    775578808081
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass44,804 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,804 miles
    Test number
    845460728941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit 245x35x18 (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail44,804 miles (+524)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,804 miles
    Test number
    274805003094
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit 245x35x18 (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass44,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,280 miles
    Test number
    235283616431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail44,280 miles (+54)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,280 miles
    Test number
    533625310244
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass44,226 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    44,226 miles
    Test number
    271753022160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Fail44,226 miles (+1,011)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,226 miles
    Test number
    905539653319
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass43,215 miles (+1,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,215 miles
    Test number
    147854515020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass41,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    41,690 miles
    Test number
    656056314002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail41,690 miles (+2,132)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,690 miles
    Test number
    167995914065
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass39,558 miles (+7,578)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,558 miles
    Test number
    237748313006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,980 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,980 miles
    Test number
    546693422043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,404 miles (+5,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,404 miles
    Test number
    328457261095
    • 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)

  23. Pass24,457 miles (+3,990)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,457 miles
    Test number
    821932660036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,467 miles
    Test number
    541158569042
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about K40 AML

Does K40 AML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 AML is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 AML?
The MOT on K40 AML is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 AML done?
K40 AML was recorded at 63,190 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,558 miles a year.
Has K40 AML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 AML has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K40 AML 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 K40 AML find?
K40 AML passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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