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Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

L40 DLBMOT history

L40 DLB is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 63,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
63,861 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 DLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 DLB was last recorded at 63,861 miles on 5 May 2026, 8,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,639 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,222 miles
Average per year
6,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,861 miles
  • 2025 – 55,639 miles
  • 2024 – 46,249 miles
  • 2023 – 36,038 miles
  • 2022 – 30,862 miles
  • 2021 – 29,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,861 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 6 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,861 miles (+8,222)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    63,861 miles
    Test number
    256491124329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass55,639 miles (+9,390)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    55,639 miles
    Test number
    999977353511
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted both front alloy buckled slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing off inner slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass46,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    46,249 miles
    Test number
    277974284459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Fail46,249 miles (+10,211)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,249 miles
    Test number
    715843084686
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass36,038 miles (+5,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    36,038 miles
    Test number
    904179796770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass30,862 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    30,862 miles
    Test number
    338084590620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    29,178 miles
    Test number
    539961822757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 DLB

Does L40 DLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 DLB is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 DLB?
The MOT on L40 DLB is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 DLB done?
L40 DLB was recorded at 63,861 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 6,941 miles a year.
Has L40 DLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 DLB has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 DLB 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 DLB find?
L40 DLB passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1.7mm, and 3 more.

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