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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

L3 KASMOT history

L3 KAS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 13 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 75,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,075 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 KAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 KAS was last recorded at 75,075 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 1,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,173 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,902 miles
Average per year
3,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,075 miles
  • 2025 – 73,173 miles
  • 2024 – 71,726 miles
  • 2023 – 69,984 miles
  • 2022 – 68,208 miles
  • 2021 – 66,285 miles
  • 2020 – 62,673 miles
  • 2019 – 59,835 miles
  • 2018 – 57,094 miles
  • 2017 – 54,560 miles
  • 2016 – 52,184 miles
  • 2014 – 50,131 miles
  • 2013 – 48,055 miles
  • 2012 – 46,481 miles
  • 2011 – 41,741 miles
  • 2010 – 37,701 miles
  • 2009 – 34,192 miles
  • 2008 – 31,232 miles
  • 2007 – 21,246 miles
  • 2006 – 12,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,075 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front pipe corroded under wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides front coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides front shocks external casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective near gearbox mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive underneath engine (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,075 miles (+1,902)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,075 miles
    Test number
    914190936611
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front pipe corroded under wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides front coil springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides front shocks external casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust mounting defective near gearbox mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive underneath engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,173 miles (+1,447)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,173 miles
    Test number
    865993651509
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front under wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underneath engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass71,726 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,726 miles
    Test number
    294525774245
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail71,720 miles (+1,736)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,720 miles
    Test number
    625538171079
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,984 miles (+1,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,984 miles
    Test number
    707332452272
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass68,208 miles (+1,923)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,208 miles
    Test number
    992951121096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass66,285 miles (+3,612)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,285 miles
    Test number
    176460599555
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underneath engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides most rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass62,673 miles (+2,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,673 miles
    Test number
    268203217571
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,835 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,835 miles
    Test number
    774277370853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,094 miles (+2,534)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    57,094 miles
    Test number
    725252699838
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass54,560 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,560 miles
    Test number
    549546423932
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4-5mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing/splitting,approx 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail54,560 miles (+2,376)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,560 miles
    Test number
    234903805011
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported middle hanger support bracket missing (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4-5mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing/splitting,approx 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass52,184 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    52,184 miles
    Test number
    113044449044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,131 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,131 miles
    Test number
    507943034388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,055 miles
    Test number
    757778913312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,045 miles (+1,564)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,045 miles
    Test number
    916028813370
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass46,481 miles (+113)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,481 miles
    Test number
    509594822334
    • NoteOffside/nearside front tyres worn on outer edge

  18. Fail46,368 miles (+4,627)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,368 miles
    Test number
    685942212311
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOffside/nearside front tyres worn on outer edge

  19. Pass41,741 miles (+4,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,741 miles
    Test number
    729055501385
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass37,701 miles (+3,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,701 miles
    Test number
    260627130249
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass34,192 miles (+2,960)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,192 miles
    Test number
    362520239282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,232 miles (+4,097)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,232 miles
    Test number
    883634458274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,135 miles (+5,889)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,135 miles
    Test number
    510602148083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,246 miles (+8,637)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,246 miles
    Test number
    182306937436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    12,609 miles
    Test number
    164098236090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 KAS

Does L3 KAS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 KAS is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 KAS?
The MOT on L3 KAS is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 KAS done?
L3 KAS was recorded at 75,075 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 3,103 miles a year.
Has L3 KAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 KAS has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 KAS 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 KAS find?
L3 KAS passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front pipe corroded under wheel arches; front coil spring corroded both sides front coil springs heavily corroded; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front lower, and 5 more.

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