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Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,798 cc

L26 ASMMOT history

L26 ASM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 90,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

L26 ASM black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
90,070 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 ASM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 ASM was last recorded at 90,070 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 9,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,533 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,537 miles
Average per year
5,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,070 miles
  • 2024 – 80,533 miles
  • 2023 – 73,115 miles
  • 2022 – 69,763 miles
  • 2021 – 59,968 miles
  • 2020 – 56,981 miles
  • 2019 – 56,329 miles
  • 2017 – 44,008 miles
  • 2016 – 36,494 miles
  • 2015 – 33,117 miles
  • 2014 – 28,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,070 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    90,070 miles
    Test number
    830472157575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,061 miles (+9,528)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,061 miles
    Test number
    987042247610
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass80,533 miles (+7,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,533 miles
    Test number
    330707409861
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass73,115 miles (+3,352)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,115 miles
    Test number
    916418750575
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded and lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass69,763 miles (+9,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    69,763 miles
    Test number
    878610342931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall, small tear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass59,968 miles (+2,987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,968 miles
    Test number
    819805846324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass56,981 miles (+652)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,981 miles
    Test number
    999650969534
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

  8. Pass56,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,329 miles
    Test number
    213949465290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,722 km (+9,150)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,722 km
    Test number
    761381902401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,572 km (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,572 km
    Test number
    450613118197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,570 km3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,570 km
    Test number
    465953730004
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass44,008 miles (+7,514)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,008 miles
    Test number
    470985684827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,494 miles
    Test number
    532171138414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,494 miles (+3,377)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,494 miles
    Test number
    993657530678
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass33,117 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,117 miles
    Test number
    695534090919
    • 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)

  16. Fail33,100 miles (+4,799)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,100 miles
    Test number
    781388718548
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  17. Pass28,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,301 miles
    Test number
    118911964262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L26 ASM

Does L26 ASM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 ASM is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L26 ASM?
The MOT on L26 ASM is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 ASM done?
L26 ASM was recorded at 90,070 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 5,576 miles a year.
Has L26 ASM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 ASM has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 ASM 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 L26 ASM find?
L26 ASM passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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