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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

L30 RKSMOT history

L30 RKS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 67,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

L30 RKS black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
67,193 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 RKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 RKS was last recorded at 67,193 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 1,489 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,704 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,489 miles
Average per year
2,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,193 miles
  • 2025 – 65,704 miles
  • 2024 – 64,469 miles
  • 2023 – 62,765 miles
  • 2022 – 61,576 miles
  • 2021 – 60,520 miles
  • 2020 – 59,546 miles
  • 2019 – 57,966 miles
  • 2018 – 55,293 miles
  • 2016 – 54,842 miles
  • 2015 – 53,186 miles
  • 2014 – 51,273 miles
  • 2013 – 46,115 miles
  • 2011 – 35,297 miles
  • 2010 – 31,417 miles
  • 2009 – 23,773 miles
  • 2008 – 16,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,193 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,193 miles (+1,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    67,193 miles
    Test number
    512360321904
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass65,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    65,704 miles
    Test number
    809136622768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail65,704 miles (+1,235)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,704 miles
    Test number
    969208679626
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass64,469 miles (+1,704)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,469 miles
    Test number
    660785368546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,765 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,765 miles
    Test number
    146139203823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,576 miles (+1,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,576 miles
    Test number
    468930198413
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass60,520 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,520 miles
    Test number
    459513846962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,460 miles (+914)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,460 miles
    Test number
    916416744927
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass59,546 miles (+1,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,546 miles
    Test number
    141768084832
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass57,966 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,966 miles
    Test number
    694835901807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,293 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,293 miles
    Test number
    939671651803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,842 miles (+1,656)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,842 miles
    Test number
    719930167164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,186 miles (+1,913)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,186 miles
    Test number
    522296357887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,273 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,273 miles
    Test number
    777210584201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,115 miles
    Test number
    979105683033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    346607472067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,297 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,297 miles
    Test number
    947528571095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,417 miles (+7,644)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,417 miles
    Test number
    183524680416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,773 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,773 miles
    Test number
    774844319151
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass23,773 miles (+7,736)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,773 miles
    Test number
    912764119147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,037 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,037 miles
    Test number
    124053998003
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall (NOT DOWN TO CORDS)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slight nick in outer sidewall (NOT TO CORDS)

Questions about L30 RKS

Does L30 RKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 RKS is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 RKS?
The MOT on L30 RKS is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 RKS done?
L30 RKS was recorded at 67,193 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 2,852 miles a year.
Has L30 RKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 RKS has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 RKS 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 L30 RKS find?
L30 RKS passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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