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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,798 cc

L16 DMXMOT history

L16 DMX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 82,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
82,113 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 DMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 DMX was last recorded at 82,113 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 3,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,063 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,050 miles
Average per year
3,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,113 miles
  • 2025 – 79,063 miles
  • 2024 – 75,992 miles
  • 2023 – 74,294 miles
  • 2022 – 67,666 miles
  • 2021 – 63,776 miles
  • 2020 – 58,098 miles
  • 2019 – 56,733 miles
  • 2018 – 54,619 miles
  • 2017 – 52,542 miles
  • 2016 – 51,776 miles
  • 2015 – 48,445 miles
  • 2014 – 44,159 miles
  • 2013 – 41,739 miles
  • 2012 – 39,393 miles
  • 2011 – 36,539 miles
  • 2010 – 31,382 miles
  • 2009 – 26,542 miles
  • 2007 – 18,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,113 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,113 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    82,113 miles
    Test number
    894065123518
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Fail82,113 miles (+3,050)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,113 miles
    Test number
    738436213265
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass79,063 miles (+3,071)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,063 miles
    Test number
    425620110904
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  4. Pass75,992 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,992 miles
    Test number
    869326666433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail75,992 miles (+1,698)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,992 miles
    Test number
    953631432323
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass74,294 miles (+6,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,294 miles
    Test number
    509697295042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass67,666 miles (+3,890)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,666 miles
    Test number
    244112227058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,776 miles (+5,678)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,776 miles
    Test number
    486400633198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,098 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    58,098 miles
    Test number
    636024100189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail58,096 miles (+1,363)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,096 miles
    Test number
    717769290343
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass56,733 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,733 miles
    Test number
    912961026844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail56,731 miles (+2,112)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,731 miles
    Test number
    758904310094
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass54,619 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,619 miles
    Test number
    158594645614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,542 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    52,542 miles
    Test number
    280233265173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,776 miles (+3,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    51,776 miles
    Test number
    650390216112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass48,445 miles (+4,286)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,445 miles
    Test number
    909120925151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,159 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,159 miles
    Test number
    368953504447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,808 miles (+2,069)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,808 miles
    Test number
    677656104143
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass41,739 miles (+2,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,739 miles
    Test number
    988699193097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,393 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,393 miles
    Test number
    816559902119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,539 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,539 miles
    Test number
    848239381088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,382 miles (+4,840)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,382 miles
    Test number
    151859910481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,542 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,542 miles
    Test number
    172590629410
    • NoteEngine covers fitted

  24. Fail26,542 miles (+7,590)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,542 miles
    Test number
    783680329008
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted

  25. Pass18,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,952 miles
    Test number
    620927947226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail18,952 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,952 miles
    Test number
    171366147275
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L16 DMX

Does L16 DMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 DMX is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 DMX?
The MOT on L16 DMX is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 DMX done?
L16 DMX was recorded at 82,113 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 3,331 miles a year.
Has L16 DMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 DMX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 DMX 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 DMX find?
L16 DMX passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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