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Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,796 cc

L40 AHTMOT history

L40 AHT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 51,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

L40 AHT silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
51,314 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 AHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
14 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 AHT was last recorded at 51,314 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,119 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,195 miles
Average per year
3,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,314 miles
  • 2025 – 50,119 miles
  • 2024 – 48,923 miles
  • 2023 – 47,484 miles
  • 2022 – 46,021 miles
  • 2021 – 41,925 miles
  • 2020 – 39,345 miles
  • 2019 – 32,816 miles
  • 2018 – 25,766 miles
  • 2017 – 21,175 miles
  • 2016 – 16,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,314 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    51,314 miles
    Test number
    775504083199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail51,314 miles (+1,195)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,314 miles
    Test number
    450913151630
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass50,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    50,119 miles
    Test number
    931297307171
    • AdvisorySERVICE OVER DUE ON DASH

  4. Fail50,118 miles (+1,195)2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,118 miles
    Test number
    964882882948
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" michelin wiper blade fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" michelin wiper blade fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySERVICE OVER DUE ON DASH

  5. Pass48,923 miles (+1,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    48,923 miles
    Test number
    595600307991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass47,484 miles (+1,463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    47,484 miles
    Test number
    761629193718
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass46,021 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,021 miles
    Test number
    535110794265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail46,017 miles (+4,092)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,017 miles
    Test number
    784037655397
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass41,925 miles (+2,580)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,925 miles
    Test number
    100521421419
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass39,345 miles (+6,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    39,345 miles
    Test number
    168279168017
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass32,816 miles (+7,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    32,816 miles
    Test number
    865401084039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass25,766 miles (+4,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    25,766 miles
    Test number
    582392443985
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass21,175 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    21,175 miles
    Test number
    362428412505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,889 miles (+4,412)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    20,889 miles
    Test number
    140157527495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    16,477 miles
    Test number
    572257138633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 AHT

Does L40 AHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 AHT is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 AHT?
The MOT on L40 AHT is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 AHT done?
L40 AHT was recorded at 51,314 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,343 miles a year.
Has L40 AHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 AHT has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 AHT 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 L40 AHT find?
L40 AHT passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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