Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
L3 TKJMOT history
L3 TKJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 137,608 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 137,608 mi
- At MOT on 21 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 14 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,740 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 TKJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 TKJ was last recorded at 137,608 miles on 21 Mar 2025, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 137,520 miles · 14 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 88 miles
- Average per year
- 3,740 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 137,608 miles
- 2021 – 137,520 miles
- 2020 – 134,366 miles
- 2019 – 127,220 miles
- 2015 – 122,390 miles
- 2014 – 114,298 miles
- 2013 – 111,067 miles
- 2012 – 107,879 miles
- 2011 – 103,830 miles
- 2010 – 96,905 miles
- 2009 – 86,907 miles
- 2008 – 82,163 miles
- 2006 – 70,988 miles
- 2005 – 65,385 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
16 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,608 miles (+88)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 137,608 miles
- Test number
- 683927260140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,520 miles (+3,154)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 137,520 miles
- Test number
- 352947056649
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,366 miles (+7,146)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 134,366 miles
- Test number
- 505486309837
- MinorRear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule whole system (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded fr&rr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass127,220 miles (+4,830)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 127,220 miles
- Test number
- 360216026626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,390 miles (+8,092)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 122,390 miles
- Test number
- 646874585157
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass114,298 miles (+3,231)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 114,298 miles
- Test number
- 868310874188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,067 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,067 miles
- Test number
- 797020393110
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass111,067 miles (+3,188)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 111,067 miles
- Test number
- 917830993111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,879 miles (+4,049)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 107,879 miles
- Test number
- 699461292121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,830 miles (+6,925)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 103,830 miles
- Test number
- 736090791147
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass96,905 miles (+9,998)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 96,905 miles
- Test number
- 360903090183
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass86,907 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 86,907 miles
- Test number
- 224996369448
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteBrake pipes greased
Fail86,907 miles (+4,744)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,907 miles
- Test number
- 220480769493
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteBrake pipes greased
Pass82,163 miles (+11,175)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 82,163 miles
- Test number
- 292813488157
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass70,988 miles (+5,603)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 70,988 miles
- Test number
- 880890016374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,385 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 65,385 miles
- Test number
- 662372935388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 TKJ
- Does L3 TKJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L3 TKJ expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L3 TKJ?
- The MOT on L3 TKJ expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L3 TKJ done?
- L3 TKJ was recorded at 137,608 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2025, an average of 3,740 miles a year.
- Has L3 TKJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 TKJ has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2013.
- Has the mileage on L3 TKJ 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 TKJ find?
- L3 TKJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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