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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,498 cc

L31 RALMOT history

L31 RAL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2026
Mileage
90,768 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 RAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2026
Latest MOT test
20 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 RAL was last recorded at 90,768 miles on 20 May 2025, 3,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,065 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,703 miles
Average per year
3,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,768 miles
  • 2024 – 87,065 miles
  • 2023 – 85,793 miles
  • 2022 – 83,509 miles
  • 2021 – 82,774 miles
  • 2020 – 80,285 miles
  • 2019 – 78,978 miles
  • 2018 – 76,632 miles
  • 2017 – 59,449 miles
  • 2016 – 49,736 miles
  • 2015 – 45,611 miles
  • 2014 – 38,979 miles
  • 2013 – 38,729 miles
  • 2012 – 38,221 miles
  • 2011 – 37,622 miles
  • 2010 – 34,132 miles
  • 2009 – 30,399 miles
  • 2008 – 26,674 miles
  • 2007 – 22,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,768 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,768 miles (+3,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    90,768 miles
    Test number
    631726392269
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,065 miles (+1,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,065 miles
    Test number
    475067071513
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass85,793 miles (+2,284)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,793 miles
    Test number
    759931605353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass83,509 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,509 miles
    Test number
    266766427886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,774 miles (+2,489)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,774 miles
    Test number
    564041189279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear axle brake pipes getting corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass80,285 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,285 miles
    Test number
    711271234877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,978 miles (+2,346)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,978 miles
    Test number
    235750131058
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass76,632 miles (+17,183)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    76,632 miles
    Test number
    703257823515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,449 miles (+9,713)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,449 miles
    Test number
    725124526150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,736 miles (+4,125)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,736 miles
    Test number
    503558557188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,611 miles (+6,632)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,611 miles
    Test number
    239220845050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,979 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    38,979 miles
    Test number
    756580954098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,729 miles
    Test number
    517987023260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,729 miles (+508)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,729 miles
    Test number
    669057123243
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass38,221 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,221 miles
    Test number
    947536432247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,622 miles (+3,490)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,622 miles
    Test number
    926919021214
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low tread 245 40 17 y

  17. Pass34,132 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,132 miles
    Test number
    431493120258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,399 miles (+3,725)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,399 miles
    Test number
    834710839254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,674 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,674 miles
    Test number
    982832048239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,671 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,671 miles
    Test number
    851738048192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,030 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,030 miles
    Test number
    654473047222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail22,030 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,030 miles
    Test number
    153532647277
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L31 RAL

Does L31 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L31 RAL expired on 19 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L31 RAL?
The MOT on L31 RAL expired on 19 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L31 RAL done?
L31 RAL was recorded at 90,768 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2025, an average of 3,879 miles a year.
Has L31 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 RAL has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on L31 RAL 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 L31 RAL find?
L31 RAL passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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