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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

L3 VGCMOT history

L3 VGC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
56,968 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 VGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 VGC was last recorded at 56,968 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,190 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
778 miles
Average per year
2,190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,968 miles
  • 2025 – 56,190 miles
  • 2024 – 55,355 miles
  • 2023 – 53,728 miles
  • 2022 – 53,225 miles
  • 2021 – 52,660 miles
  • 2020 – 51,401 miles
  • 2019 – 51,245 miles
  • 2018 – 50,823 miles
  • 2017 – 50,065 miles
  • 2016 – 48,771 miles
  • 2015 – 46,644 miles
  • 2014 – 44,851 miles
  • 2013 – 41,135 miles
  • 2012 – 37,134 miles
  • 2011 – 32,908 miles
  • 2010 – 30,076 miles
  • 2009 – 26,678 miles
  • 2008 – 21,409 miles
  • 2007 – 15,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,968 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,968 miles (+778)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    56,968 miles
    Test number
    472761985584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,190 miles (+835)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    56,190 miles
    Test number
    328094354110
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass55,355 miles (+1,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,355 miles
    Test number
    995490896430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage /cut / chunk missing from side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass53,728 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    53,728 miles
    Test number
    562232184287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,225 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    53,225 miles
    Test number
    674534210705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,660 miles (+1,259)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    52,660 miles
    Test number
    516630016338
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,401 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,401 miles
    Test number
    930067229958
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension components corroded not excessive

  8. Fail51,401 miles (+156)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,401 miles
    Test number
    474305372447
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension components corroded not excessive

  9. Pass51,245 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,245 miles
    Test number
    436177843760
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail51,245 miles (+422)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,245 miles
    Test number
    643713104971
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass50,823 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,823 miles
    Test number
    101398562896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,065 miles (+1,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,065 miles
    Test number
    458920692607
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass48,771 miles (+2,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    48,771 miles
    Test number
    810669460529
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamps slightly misted

  14. Pass46,644 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,644 miles
    Test number
    937029827133
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail46,637 miles (+1,786)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,637 miles
    Test number
    605063639222
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake wear light on

  16. Pass44,851 miles (+3,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    44,851 miles
    Test number
    507523774246
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass41,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,135 miles
    Test number
    878031083222
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Fail41,135 miles (+4,001)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,135 miles
    Test number
    686301183257
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass37,134 miles (+4,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,134 miles
    Test number
    917649962274
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass32,908 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,908 miles
    Test number
    916651391290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,076 miles (+3,398)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,076 miles
    Test number
    182502990204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,678 miles (+5,269)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,678 miles
    Test number
    861153699273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,409 miles (+6,186)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,409 miles
    Test number
    683096998288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,223 miles
    Test number
    710415557209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 VGC

Does L3 VGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 VGC is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 VGC?
The MOT on L3 VGC is valid until 21 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 VGC done?
L3 VGC was recorded at 56,968 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 2,190 miles a year.
Has L3 VGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 VGC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L3 VGC 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 VGC find?
L3 VGC passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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