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Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L16 APEMOT history

L16 APE is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 136,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

L16 APE grey Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
136,930 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 APE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 APE was last recorded at 136,930 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 7,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,020 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,910 miles
Average per year
10,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,930 miles
  • 2025 – 129,020 miles
  • 2024 – 119,801 miles
  • 2023 – 109,777 miles
  • 2022 – 98,200 miles
  • 2021 – 93,885 miles
  • 2020 – 88,506 miles
  • 2019 – 70,627 miles
  • 2018 – 64,720 miles
  • 2017 – 48,153 miles
  • 2016 – 35,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,930 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,930 miles (+7,910)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    136,930 miles
    Test number
    965674272127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    129,020 miles
    Test number
    950241950829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail129,020 miles (+9,219)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,020 miles
    Test number
    703542759008
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Tighten stabilizer link bar, ball joint nut. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass119,801 miles (+10,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    119,801 miles
    Test number
    196804575377
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside inner edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass109,777 miles (+11,577)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    109,777 miles
    Test number
    400539312771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,200 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,200 miles
    Test number
    928764539403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    93,885 miles
    Test number
    575934376915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,885 miles (+5,379)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,885 miles
    Test number
    255187920380
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass88,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,506 miles
    Test number
    319914683954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail88,506 miles (+17,879)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,506 miles
    Test number
    995378967463
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  11. Pass70,627 miles (+5,907)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    70,627 miles
    Test number
    681713350251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,720 miles (+16,567)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,720 miles
    Test number
    335859252563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,153 miles (+13,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,153 miles
    Test number
    256299585621
    • AdvisoryEmissions zero reading
  14. Pass35,146 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,146 miles
    Test number
    206504671638
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 APE

Does L16 APE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 APE is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 APE?
The MOT on L16 APE is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 APE done?
L16 APE was recorded at 136,930 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 10,455 miles a year.
Has L16 APE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 APE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 APE 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 L16 APE find?
L16 APE passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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