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Red · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

L1 LPXMOT history

L1 LPX is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 67,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

L1 LPX red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
67,568 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 LPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
14 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 LPX was last recorded at 67,568 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 2,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2021: 11,620 miles, lower than 46,974 miles on 3 Feb 2020.

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
64,582 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,986 miles
Average per year
4,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,568 miles
  • 2025 – 64,582 miles
  • 2024 – 64,360 miles
  • 2023 – 61,177 miles
  • 2022 – 57,770 miles
  • 2021 – 54,931 miles
  • 2020 – 46,974 miles
  • 2019 – 39,456 miles
  • 2018 – 30,003 miles
  • 2017 – 23,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,568 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both rear tyres worn on either edge also on 3mm tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front tyre wear to inner edge close to cords

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,568 miles (+2,986)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    67,568 miles
    Test number
    728803177674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,582 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    64,582 miles
    Test number
    818298964856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,360 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    64,360 miles
    Test number
    371074820350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,337 miles (+258)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,337 miles
    Test number
    175727069077
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  5. Fail64,079 miles (+2,902)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,079 miles
    Test number
    486774245751
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass61,177 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    61,177 miles
    Test number
    402771046922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,770 miles (+6)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    57,770 miles
    Test number
    301079962928
    • DangerousNearside Front tyre wear to inner edge close to cords
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on either edge also on 3mm tread
  8. Fail57,764 miles (+2,833)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,764 miles
    Test number
    919457570652
    • DangerousNearside Front tyre wear to inner edge close to cords
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions also de laminating and damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on either edge also on 3mm tread
  9. Pass54,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    54,931 miles
    Test number
    899896887840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,927 miles (+43,307)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,927 miles
    Test number
    488493362621
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  11. Fail11,620 miles (-35,354)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,620 miles
    Test number
    282899659882
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass46,974 miles (+7,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    46,974 miles
    Test number
    335007418393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass39,456 miles (+9,453)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,456 miles
    Test number
    797742874920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,003 miles (+6,114)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    30,003 miles
    Test number
    639376015657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,889 miles (+111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    23,889 miles
    Test number
    919556529843
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail23,778 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,778 miles
    Test number
    308133453037
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L1 LPX

Does L1 LPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 LPX is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 LPX?
The MOT on L1 LPX is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 LPX done?
L1 LPX was recorded at 67,568 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 4,546 miles a year.
Has L1 LPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 LPX has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 LPX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L1 LPX find?
L1 LPX passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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