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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

L13 CFLMOT history

L13 CFL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 6 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

L13 CFL silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
124,244 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 CFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 CFL was last recorded at 124,244 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,231 miles · 6 May 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
5,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,244 miles
  • 2025 – 123,295 miles
  • 2024 – 121,700 miles
  • 2023 – 120,615 miles
  • 2022 – 119,694 miles
  • 2021 – 118,783 miles
  • 2020 – 108,615 miles
  • 2019 – 95,347 miles
  • 2017 – 77,060 miles
  • 2016 – 67,094 miles
  • 2015 – 60,129 miles
  • 2014 – 54,418 miles
  • 2013 – 44,846 miles
  • 2012 – 41,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,244 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,244 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    124,244 miles
    Test number
    352765886165
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail124,231 miles (+936)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,231 miles
    Test number
    759210148807
    • DangerousRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Axle suspension arms coil springs shock absorbers corrosion all over front shock absorbers corroded

  3. Pass123,295 miles (+1,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    123,295 miles
    Test number
    674548438616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass121,700 miles (+1,085)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,700 miles
    Test number
    521159744905
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle

  5. Pass120,615 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,615 miles
    Test number
    241813818314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,611 miles (+917)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,611 miles
    Test number
    595319019417
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass119,694 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    119,694 miles
    Test number
    457480890012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail119,689 miles (+906)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,689 miles
    Test number
    468145746122
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass118,783 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    118,783 miles
    Test number
    117795623317
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail118,783 miles (+10,168)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,783 miles
    Test number
    886328825141
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass108,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    108,615 miles
    Test number
    854803860895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail108,615 miles (+13,268)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,615 miles
    Test number
    652681725518
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass95,347 miles (+18,287)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,347 miles
    Test number
    807968210618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass77,060 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,060 miles
    Test number
    382055738395
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre stepping
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Fail77,060 miles (+9,966)9 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,060 miles
    Test number
    518763202491
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre stepping
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  16. Pass67,094 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,094 miles
    Test number
    662728708718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres tread starting to wear uneven

  17. Fail67,093 miles (+6,964)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,093 miles
    Test number
    919839232859
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres tread starting to wear uneven

  18. Pass60,129 miles (+118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,129 miles
    Test number
    337976435054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail60,011 miles (+5,593)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,011 miles
    Test number
    727123925028
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass54,418 miles (+9,572)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,418 miles
    Test number
    148174424418
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres wearing low inside edges

  21. Pass44,846 miles (+3,058)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,846 miles
    Test number
    506405633082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSmall cut to n/s/f tyre wall

  22. Pass41,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,788 miles
    Test number
    219750412032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 CFL

Does L13 CFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 CFL is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 CFL?
The MOT on L13 CFL is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 CFL done?
L13 CFL was recorded at 124,244 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 5,655 miles a year.
Has L13 CFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 CFL has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 CFL 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 L13 CFL find?
L13 CFL passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear service brake grabbing slightly.

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