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Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

L40 EROMOT history

L40 ERO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 54,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
54,954 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 ERO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 ERO was last recorded at 54,954 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 4,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,747 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,207 miles
Average per year
2,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,954 miles
  • 2025 – 50,747 miles
  • 2024 – 47,609 miles
  • 2023 – 47,120 miles
  • 2022 – 45,918 miles
  • 2021 – 44,931 miles
  • 2020 – 40,615 miles
  • 2019 – 34,112 miles
  • 2018 – 29,102 miles
  • 2016 – 18,616 miles
  • 2015 – 11,467 miles
  • 2014 – 8,467 miles
  • 2012 – 4,723 miles
  • 2011 – 3,481 miles
  • 2010 – 3,472 miles
  • 2009 – 3,448 miles
  • 2008 – 3,034 miles
  • 2007 – 2,988 miles
  • 2006 – 2,978 miles
  • 2005 – 2,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,954 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,954 miles (+4,207)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    54,954 miles
    Test number
    748068095179
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  2. Pass50,747 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    50,747 miles
    Test number
    662307075165
    • AdvisoryOne reversing light out

  3. Fail50,747 miles (+3,138)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,747 miles
    Test number
    658109874077
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOne reversing light out

  4. Pass47,609 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    47,609 miles
    Test number
    261330139235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,120 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    47,120 miles
    Test number
    760648657900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,918 miles (+987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,918 miles
    Test number
    522285098115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass44,931 miles (+4,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    44,931 miles
    Test number
    243713108838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass40,615 miles (+6,503)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,615 miles
    Test number
    381138370161
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Jacking block missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake working but low efficiency, may require adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring possibly broken, unable to gain access for a clear view to confirm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass34,112 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,112 miles
    Test number
    479351867097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,102 miles (+5,410)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    29,102 miles
    Test number
    519583413049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,692 miles (+5,076)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    23,692 miles
    Test number
    320461385082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,616 miles (+7,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    18,616 miles
    Test number
    984634793818
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering link (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass11,467 miles (+3,000)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    11,467 miles
    Test number
    963505393630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,467 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    8,467 miles
    Test number
    376259934374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass6,530 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    6,530 miles
    Test number
    699692404043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass4,723 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    4,723 miles
    Test number
    835422052333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass3,481 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    3,481 miles
    Test number
    115282561384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass3,472 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    3,472 miles
    Test number
    830768750376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass3,448 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    3,448 miles
    Test number
    932754969303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass3,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    3,034 miles
    Test number
    480946068300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail3,034 miles (+46)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,034 miles
    Test number
    220805568361
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass2,988 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    2,988 miles
    Test number
    173958357314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass2,978 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    2,978 miles
    Test number
    681291366350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass2,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    2,932 miles
    Test number
    332492865341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 ERO

Does L40 ERO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 ERO is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 ERO?
The MOT on L40 ERO is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 ERO done?
L40 ERO was recorded at 54,954 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 2,513 miles a year.
Has L40 ERO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 ERO has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 ERO 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 ERO find?
L40 ERO passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier.

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