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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

L1 EGRMOT history

L1 EGR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

L1 EGR silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
137,801 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 EGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 EGR was last recorded at 137,801 miles on 6 May 2026, 4,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
133,459 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,342 miles
Average per year
6,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,801 miles
  • 2025 – 133,459 miles
  • 2024 – 129,658 miles
  • 2023 – 126,823 miles
  • 2022 – 126,580 miles
  • 2021 – 125,354 miles
  • 2020 – 121,871 miles
  • 2019 – 112,536 miles
  • 2018 – 111,993 miles
  • 2017 – 108,875 miles
  • 2016 – 101,354 miles
  • 2015 – 89,990 miles
  • 2014 – 79,692 miles
  • 2013 – 68,863 miles
  • 2012 – 59,047 miles
  • 2011 – 48,717 miles
  • 2010 – 35,603 miles
  • 2009 – 20,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,801 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,801 miles (+4,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    137,801 miles
    Test number
    590406147213
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass133,459 miles (+3,801)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,459 miles
    Test number
    377668294802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,658 miles (+2,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    129,658 miles
    Test number
    821368894315
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting thin
  4. Pass126,823 miles (+243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,823 miles
    Test number
    410221198516
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe correded
  5. Pass126,580 miles (+1,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,580 miles
    Test number
    371589334627
    • AdvisoryRear suspension showing signs of corrosion
  6. Pass125,354 miles (+3,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,354 miles
    Test number
    187725696845
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass121,871 miles (+9,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,871 miles
    Test number
    548853383467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. Pass112,536 miles (+543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    112,536 miles
    Test number
    742933642529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion on the rear drive shaft
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion at bolting points (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner disc cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion on the rear drive shaft
  9. Pass111,993 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,993 miles
    Test number
    109672779004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,875 miles (+7,521)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,875 miles
    Test number
    654127509517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,354 miles (+11,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,354 miles
    Test number
    759901149630
    • AdvisorySlight blow on rear exhaust section
  12. Pass89,990 miles (+10,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,990 miles
    Test number
    145844522906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass79,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,692 miles
    Test number
    846467684243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,692 miles (+10,829)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,692 miles
    Test number
    937147484221
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass68,863 miles (+9,816)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,863 miles
    Test number
    367161793263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  16. Pass59,047 miles (+10,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,047 miles
    Test number
    827222982259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass48,717 miles (+13,114)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,717 miles
    Test number
    388049171294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,603 miles (+14,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,603 miles
    Test number
    264830210231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass20,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,816 miles
    Test number
    370503369079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 EGR

Does L1 EGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 EGR is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 EGR?
The MOT on L1 EGR is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 EGR done?
L1 EGR was recorded at 137,801 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 6,813 miles a year.
Has L1 EGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 EGR has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on L1 EGR 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 EGR find?
L1 EGR passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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