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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

L3 PBYMOT history

L3 PBY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

L3 PBY black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
88,137 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 PBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 PBY was last recorded at 88,137 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,292 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
845 miles
Average per year
3,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,137 miles
  • 2025 – 87,292 miles
  • 2022 – 86,475 miles
  • 2021 – 85,501 miles
  • 2020 – 84,020 miles
  • 2019 – 81,405 miles
  • 2018 – 77,232 miles
  • 2017 – 73,383 miles
  • 2016 – 67,717 miles
  • 2015 – 63,744 miles
  • 2013 – 56,537 miles
  • 2012 – 50,819 miles
  • 2011 – 43,391 miles
  • 2010 – 36,460 miles
  • 2009 – 29,620 miles
  • 2008 – 22,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,137 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,137 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    88,137 miles
    Test number
    911586078940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,292 miles (+817)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    87,292 miles
    Test number
    974663712038
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 osf / nsf d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osf / nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osr / nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  3. Pass86,475 miles (+974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,475 miles
    Test number
    157281314550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass85,501 miles (+1,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,501 miles
    Test number
    951208932847
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,020 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    84,020 miles
    Test number
    876772190029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail84,016 miles (+2,611)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,016 miles
    Test number
    149121086815
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass81,405 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,405 miles
    Test number
    898187742695
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail81,405 miles (+4,173)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,405 miles
    Test number
    874761221460
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass77,232 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,232 miles
    Test number
    615229663624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked

  10. Fail77,230 miles (+3,847)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,230 miles
    Test number
    114287099915
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked

  11. Pass73,383 miles (+5,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    73,383 miles
    Test number
    825709446296
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play slight noise. (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass67,717 miles (+3,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,717 miles
    Test number
    810768747909
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass63,744 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,744 miles
    Test number
    159951975096
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail63,744 miles (+7,207)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,744 miles
    Test number
    675828065001
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass56,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,537 miles
    Test number
    389690173208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,537 miles (+5,718)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,537 miles
    Test number
    389550073202
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass50,819 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,819 miles
    Test number
    899031762263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,818 miles (+7,427)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,818 miles
    Test number
    695008952222
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass43,391 miles (+6,931)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,391 miles
    Test number
    575195261223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake pipes slightly corroded

  20. Pass36,460 miles (+6,840)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,460 miles
    Test number
    991585860245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,620 miles (+7,413)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    29,620 miles
    Test number
    493827769278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,207 miles
    Test number
    144274478290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 PBY

Does L3 PBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 PBY is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 PBY?
The MOT on L3 PBY is valid until 5 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 PBY done?
L3 PBY was recorded at 88,137 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 3,660 miles a year.
Has L3 PBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 PBY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2020.
Has the mileage on L3 PBY 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 PBY find?
L3 PBY passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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