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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

L1 ERAMOT history

L1 ERA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 44,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

L1 ERA blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
44,853 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 ERA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 ERA was last recorded at 44,853 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 5,912 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,941 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,912 miles
Average per year
2,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,853 miles
  • 2024 – 38,941 miles
  • 2023 – 33,403 miles
  • 2022 – 27,623 miles
  • 2021 – 22,615 miles
  • 2020 – 19,232 miles
  • 2019 – 18,661 miles
  • 2018 – 17,892 miles
  • 2017 – 16,733 miles
  • 2016 – 15,473 miles
  • 2015 – 13,685 miles
  • 2014 – 12,344 miles
  • 2013 – 11,353 miles
  • 2012 – 9,770 miles
  • 2011 – 8,618 miles
  • 2010 – 7,614 miles
  • 2009 – 6,401 miles
  • 2008 – 5,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,853 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,853 miles (+5,912)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    44,853 miles
    Test number
    736222541341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,941 miles (+5,538)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    38,941 miles
    Test number
    878577955843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass33,403 miles (+5,780)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    33,403 miles
    Test number
    781080326212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass27,623 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    27,623 miles
    Test number
    197544525280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,615 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    22,615 miles
    Test number
    344927785827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass19,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    19,232 miles
    Test number
    715250274423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail19,232 miles (+571)1 dangerous1 major4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,232 miles
    Test number
    319012744434
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre close to inner side wall

  8. Pass18,661 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    18,661 miles
    Test number
    600924877126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail18,600 miles (+708)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,600 miles
    Test number
    550896788952
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass17,892 miles (+1,159)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    17,892 miles
    Test number
    134625537008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    16,733 miles
    Test number
    808651524425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail16,733 miles (+1,260)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,733 miles
    Test number
    176121633967
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  13. Pass15,473 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    15,473 miles
    Test number
    141589905259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,685 miles (+1,341)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    13,685 miles
    Test number
    159234985240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,344 miles (+991)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    12,344 miles
    Test number
    167848814344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,353 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    11,353 miles
    Test number
    646306623325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,770 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    9,770 miles
    Test number
    837611772246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,618 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    8,618 miles
    Test number
    218452871257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,614 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    7,614 miles
    Test number
    551715290245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,305 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    7,305 miles
    Test number
    364450010290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass6,401 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    6,401 miles
    Test number
    302273499490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass5,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    5,180 miles
    Test number
    804484798204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 ERA

Does L1 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 ERA is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 ERA?
The MOT on L1 ERA is valid until 14 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 ERA done?
L1 ERA was recorded at 44,853 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 2,316 miles a year.
Has L1 ERA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 ERA has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L1 ERA 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 ERA find?
L1 ERA passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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