Mercedes-Benz SLK
Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
L3 FUTMOT history
L3 FUT is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 61,171 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 61,171 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,966 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 FUT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 23 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 FUT was last recorded at 61,171 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 61,160 miles · 15 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 1,966 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 61,171 miles
- 2025 – 60,731 miles
- 2024 – 59,609 miles
- 2023 – 58,502 miles
- 2022 – 56,704 miles
- 2021 – 55,093 miles
- 2020 – 53,159 miles
- 2019 – 50,668 miles
- 2018 – 48,016 miles
- 2017 – 46,152 miles
- 2016 – 43,167 miles
- 2015 – 39,066 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,171 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 23 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,171 miles (+11)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 61,171 miles
- Test number
- 281798749256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail61,160 miles (+429)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,160 miles
- Test number
- 172952679640
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass60,731 miles (+1,122)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 60,731 miles
- Test number
- 532344024515
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass59,609 miles (+6)4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 59,609 miles
- Test number
- 738530306823
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail59,603 miles (+1,101)1 major4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,603 miles
- Test number
- 697855239202
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass58,502 miles (+1,798)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 58,502 miles
- Test number
- 882356395580
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass56,704 miles (+1,611)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 56,704 miles
- Test number
- 225697357888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,093 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 55,093 miles
- Test number
- 364157449937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,088 miles (+1,929)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,088 miles
- Test number
- 949542209495
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass53,159 miles (+2,491)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 53,159 miles
- Test number
- 559810700658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,668 miles (+2,652)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 50,668 miles
- Test number
- 598003561920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,016 miles (+1,864)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 48,016 miles
- Test number
- 302663545646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,152 miles (+2,985)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 46,152 miles
- Test number
- 109641436338
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,167 miles (+4,101)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 43,167 miles
- Test number
- 678867545228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 39,066 miles
- Test number
- 445964405294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 FUT
- Does L3 FUT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 FUT is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 FUT?
- The MOT on L3 FUT is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 FUT done?
- L3 FUT was recorded at 61,171 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 1,966 miles a year.
- Has L3 FUT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 FUT has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on L3 FUT 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 FUT find?
- L3 FUT passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 3 more.
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