Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc
L1 BMKMOT history
L1 BMK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 94,264 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 94,264 mi
- At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,581 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 BMK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 BMK was last recorded at 94,264 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 94,258 miles · 2 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 5,581 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 94,264 miles
- 2024 – 90,517 miles
- 2023 – 85,778 miles
- 2022 – 80,984 miles
- 2021 – 74,572 miles
- 2020 – 69,587 miles
- 2019 – 62,812 miles
- 2018 – 56,695 miles
- 2017 – 50,818 miles
- 2016 – 45,784 miles
- 2015 – 38,761 miles
- 2014 – 31,422 miles
- 2013 – 24,666 miles
- 2012 – 19,220 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,264 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 29 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,264 miles (+6)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 94,264 miles
- Test number
- 437685338191
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail94,258 miles (+3,741)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,258 miles
- Test number
- 813312614726
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass90,517 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 90,517 miles
- Test number
- 124989924589
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,517 miles (+4,739)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,517 miles
- Test number
- 110378339362
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass85,778 miles (+4,794)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 85,778 miles
- Test number
- 810877829749
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside front and rear brake pipes corroded
Pass80,984 miles (+6,412)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 80,984 miles
- Test number
- 139112358144
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen recording device
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass74,572 miles (+4,985)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 74,572 miles
- Test number
- 424056514432
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass69,587 miles (+6,775)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 69,587 miles
- Test number
- 531739349914
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass62,812 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 62,812 miles
- Test number
- 251248695264
- AdvisoryRear brake pads low
Fail62,812 miles (+6,117)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,812 miles
- Test number
- 381808806297
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear brake pads low
Pass56,695 miles (+5,877)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 56,695 miles
- Test number
- 999661713957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,818 miles (+5,034)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 50,818 miles
- Test number
- 125728977158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,784 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 45,784 miles
- Test number
- 265569846256
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail45,784 miles (+7,023)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,784 miles
- Test number
- 436519969156
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass38,761 miles (+7,339)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 38,761 miles
- Test number
- 978026765161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,422 miles (+6,756)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 31,422 miles
- Test number
- 287607864141
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,666 miles (+5,446)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 24,666 miles
- Test number
- 357965173165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,220 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 19,220 miles
- Test number
- 259271382409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 BMK
- Does L1 BMK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 BMK is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L1 BMK?
- The MOT on L1 BMK is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 BMK done?
- L1 BMK was recorded at 94,264 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 5,581 miles a year.
- Has L1 BMK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 BMK has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L1 BMK 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 L1 BMK find?
- L1 BMK passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.
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