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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

L3 KOHMOT history

L3 KOH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

L3 KOH silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
71,064 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 KOH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 KOH was last recorded at 71,064 miles on 18 May 2026, 536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,528 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
536 miles
Average per year
4,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,064 miles
  • 2025 – 70,528 miles
  • 2024 – 70,240 miles
  • 2023 – 70,177 miles
  • 2022 – 64,153 miles
  • 2021 – 55,670 miles
  • 2020 – 45,938 miles
  • 2019 – 38,982 miles
  • 2018 – 32,574 miles
  • 2017 – 26,963 miles
  • 2016 – 26,352 miles
  • 2015 – 21,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,064 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust clamp corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,064 miles (+536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    71,064 miles
    Test number
    808622932866
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass70,528 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,528 miles
    Test number
    313990918940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded
  3. Fail70,525 miles (+285)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,525 miles
    Test number
    500762479802
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded
  4. Pass70,240 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,240 miles
    Test number
    531102183620
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass70,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,177 miles
    Test number
    958581408530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,177 miles (+6,024)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,177 miles
    Test number
    280696859081
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass64,153 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,153 miles
    Test number
    545797745733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail64,153 miles (+8,483)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,153 miles
    Test number
    946954271993
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass55,670 miles (+9,732)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    55,670 miles
    Test number
    585651763459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass45,938 miles (+6,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    45,938 miles
    Test number
    929418866975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass38,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    38,982 miles
    Test number
    278798102709
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  12. Fail38,982 miles (+6,408)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,982 miles
    Test number
    632022167049
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Pass32,574 miles (+5,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,574 miles
    Test number
    171946531850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass26,963 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    26,963 miles
    Test number
    646081631771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,352 miles (+4,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,352 miles
    Test number
    427322485292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush cracked (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass21,823 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    21,823 miles
    Test number
    154781833345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,756 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    16,756 miles
    Test number
    379497745041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L3 KOH

Does L3 KOH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 KOH is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 KOH?
The MOT on L3 KOH is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 KOH done?
L3 KOH was recorded at 71,064 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 4,827 miles a year.
Has L3 KOH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 KOH has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 KOH 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 KOH find?
L3 KOH passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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