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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

L3 BPPMOT history

L3 BPP is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 91,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

L3 BPP blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
91,201 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 BPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 BPP was last recorded at 91,201 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,100 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
3,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,201 miles
  • 2025 – 85,573 miles
  • 2024 – 77,712 miles
  • 2023 – 75,996 miles
  • 2022 – 74,332 miles
  • 2021 – 72,678 miles
  • 2020 – 70,097 miles
  • 2019 – 65,469 miles
  • 2018 – 61,380 miles
  • 2017 – 59,847 miles
  • 2016 – 57,418 miles
  • 2015 – 50,664 miles
  • 2014 – 44,311 miles
  • 2013 – 38,797 miles
  • 2012 – 33,396 miles
  • 2010 – 30,295 miles
  • 2009 – 25,672 miles
  • 2008 – 20,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,201 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass91,201 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    91,201 miles
    Test number
    269016113379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail91,100 miles (+5,527)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,100 miles
    Test number
    154397478031
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe from front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass85,573 miles (+7,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,573 miles
    Test number
    948764170967
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass77,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,712 miles
    Test number
    757713640402
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail77,712 miles (+1,716)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,712 miles
    Test number
    959257027851
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass75,996 miles (+1,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,996 miles
    Test number
    846736523048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass74,332 miles (+1,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,332 miles
    Test number
    532149789479
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished/cracking and worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm and inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm and inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,678 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,678 miles
    Test number
    252557198363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

  9. Fail72,678 miles (+115)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,678 miles
    Test number
    952362081877
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail72,563 miles (+2,466)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,563 miles
    Test number
    725682628053
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass70,097 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,097 miles
    Test number
    382837712793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,469 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,469 miles
    Test number
    984346147822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,380 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    61,380 miles
    Test number
    480166779828
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine bay and under side

  14. Fail61,376 miles (+1,529)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,376 miles
    Test number
    725631125596
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine bay and under side

  15. Pass59,847 miles (+2,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,847 miles
    Test number
    882545704991
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear bracket insecure

  16. Pass57,418 miles (+3,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,418 miles
    Test number
    615806563138
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass53,994 miles (+3,330)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,994 miles
    Test number
    878447047403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,664 miles (+6,353)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,664 miles
    Test number
    245263435082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,311 miles (+5,514)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    44,311 miles
    Test number
    898267134071
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread low 225-50-16
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread low 225-50-16

  20. Pass38,797 miles (+5,401)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,797 miles
    Test number
    267464803053
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE MAY REQUIRE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT 205-55-16
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGE MAY REQUIRE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT 205-55-16

  21. Pass33,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,396 miles
    Test number
    146281312440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail33,396 miles (+3,101)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,396 miles
    Test number
    197461912404
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass30,295 miles (+4,623)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    30,295 miles
    Test number
    660304940372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,672 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    25,672 miles
    Test number
    193904249326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,872 miles (+4,046)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,872 miles
    Test number
    191342289201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,826 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,826 miles
    Test number
    543325698245
    • NoteBoth rea rtyres worn down to wear bars.

Questions about L3 BPP

Does L3 BPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 BPP is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 BPP?
The MOT on L3 BPP is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 BPP done?
L3 BPP was recorded at 91,201 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 3,955 miles a year.
Has L3 BPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 BPP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 BPP 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 L3 BPP find?
L3 BPP passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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