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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc

L20 AGOMOT history

L20 AGO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

L20 AGO silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
80,559 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 AGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 AGO was last recorded at 80,559 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 3,972 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,587 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,972 miles
Average per year
3,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,559 miles
  • 2025 – 76,587 miles
  • 2024 – 74,416 miles
  • 2023 – 71,857 miles
  • 2022 – 69,247 miles
  • 2021 – 69,234 miles
  • 2020 – 68,250 miles
  • 2019 – 66,344 miles
  • 2018 – 65,075 miles
  • 2017 – 63,348 miles
  • 2016 – 61,839 miles
  • 2015 – 57,868 miles
  • 2014 – 53,765 miles
  • 2013 – 49,762 miles
  • 2012 – 47,348 miles
  • 2011 – 42,644 miles
  • 2010 – 37,229 miles
  • 2009 – 31,649 miles
  • 2008 – 25,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,559 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,559 miles (+3,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    80,559 miles
    Test number
    979230189149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass76,587 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    76,587 miles
    Test number
    368028789609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,416 miles (+2,559)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    74,416 miles
    Test number
    523360597064
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass71,857 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,857 miles
    Test number
    210964478375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,247 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,247 miles
    Test number
    878804152579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,234 miles (+984)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,234 miles
    Test number
    473923329839
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass68,250 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,250 miles
    Test number
    429629744889
    • AdvisoryFront both fog lights inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail68,250 miles (+1,906)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,250 miles
    Test number
    871626924698
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault dashboard (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront both fog lights inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass66,344 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,344 miles
    Test number
    509821186778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,326 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,326 miles
    Test number
    165742403804
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  11. Pass66,326 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    66,326 miles
    Test number
    645855700105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,075 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,075 miles
    Test number
    996407454963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,348 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,348 miles
    Test number
    751124700940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,345 miles (+1,506)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,345 miles
    Test number
    709850124576
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  15. Pass61,839 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,839 miles
    Test number
    602431533294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,868 miles (+4,103)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    57,868 miles
    Test number
    967420785107
    • NoteAdvise check n/s/r inner brake pad
    • NoteO/s/f fog light inopertive
  17. Pass53,765 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,765 miles
    Test number
    718272194128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,762 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,762 miles
    Test number
    597946493176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,348 miles (+4,704)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,348 miles
    Test number
    118842892139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass42,644 miles (+5,415)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,644 miles
    Test number
    669279381135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,229 miles (+5,580)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,229 miles
    Test number
    193665490146
    • NoteFront pads approaching limit
  22. Pass31,649 miles (+6,536)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,649 miles
    Test number
    454702099127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,113 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,113 miles
    Test number
    892857288193
    • 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)

Questions about L20 AGO

Does L20 AGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 AGO is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 AGO?
The MOT on L20 AGO is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 AGO done?
L20 AGO was recorded at 80,559 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 3,138 miles a year.
Has L20 AGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 AGO has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L20 AGO 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 L20 AGO find?
L20 AGO passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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