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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

L17 TOFMOT history

L17 TOF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

L17 TOF black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,540 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L17 TOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L17 TOF was last recorded at 125,540 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Dec 2014: 32,767 miles, lower than 70,971 miles on 9 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
125,539 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,540 miles
  • 2025 – 125,539 miles
  • 2024 – 125,475 miles
  • 2023 – 125,420 miles
  • 2022 – 125,158 miles
  • 2021 – 124,561 miles
  • 2019 – 122,215 miles
  • 2018 – 120,805 miles
  • 2017 – 116,110 miles
  • 2015 – 111,027 miles
  • 2014 – 32,767 miles
  • 2013 – 70,971 miles
  • 2012 – 62,038 miles
  • 2011 – 58,736 miles
  • 2010 – 48,504 miles
  • 2009 – 39,018 miles
  • 2008 – 27,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,540 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,540 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,540 miles
    Test number
    683365172599
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass125,539 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,539 miles
    Test number
    375132176223
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail125,539 miles (+64)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,539 miles
    Test number
    800702785465
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass125,475 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,475 miles
    Test number
    158257814113
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass125,420 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,420 miles
    Test number
    839766769751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,158 miles (+597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    125,158 miles
    Test number
    641493637403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass124,561 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    124,561 miles
    Test number
    619593814284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,215 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,215 miles
    Test number
    990400778770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,805 miles (+4,695)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,805 miles
    Test number
    544764863650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,110 miles (+5,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    116,110 miles
    Test number
    676832002594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass111,027 miles (+78,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    111,027 miles
    Test number
    805480377844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner track rod arm slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight bind on brake

  12. Pass32,767 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,767 miles
    Test number
    289314744327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail32,767 miles (-38,204)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,767 miles
    Test number
    206154644321
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass70,971 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,971 miles
    Test number
    559279793086
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail70,969 miles (+8,931)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,969 miles
    Test number
    189529193434
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass62,038 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,038 miles
    Test number
    509347902180
    • NoteN/s/f inner rack end worn.

  17. Fail62,035 miles (+3,299)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,035 miles
    Test number
    885214802156
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f inner rack end worn.

  18. Pass58,736 miles (+10,232)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,736 miles
    Test number
    257236621486
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.

  19. Pass48,504 miles (+9,486)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,504 miles
    Test number
    882326700185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,018 miles (+11,575)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,018 miles
    Test number
    312043239126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,443 miles
    Test number
    413621678046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L17 TOF

Does L17 TOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L17 TOF is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L17 TOF?
The MOT on L17 TOF is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L17 TOF done?
L17 TOF was recorded at 125,540 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 5,436 miles a year.
Has L17 TOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L17 TOF has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L17 TOF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L17 TOF find?
L17 TOF passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner side.

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