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Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

L40 JBHMOT history

L40 JBH is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 70,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

L40 JBH silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,384 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 JBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 JBH was last recorded at 70,384 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 4,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,854 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,530 miles
Average per year
5,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,384 miles
  • 2025 – 65,854 miles
  • 2024 – 61,189 miles
  • 2023 – 57,295 miles
  • 2022 – 49,584 miles
  • 2021 – 45,489 miles
  • 2020 – 41,109 miles
  • 2019 – 38,315 miles
  • 2018 – 31,570 miles
  • 2017 – 21,913 miles
  • 2016 – 16,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,384 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.

  • Undertrays & engine cover fitted covering some testable items.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,384 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,384 miles
    Test number
    320079956306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,854 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    65,854 miles
    Test number
    300883363275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,189 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    61,189 miles
    Test number
    115151357610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,295 miles (+2,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,295 miles
    Test number
    508164157610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass54,732 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    54,732 miles
    Test number
    565069840751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,584 miles (+4,095)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    49,584 miles
    Test number
    356273726270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,489 miles (+4,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    45,489 miles
    Test number
    422375365331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
  8. Pass41,109 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    41,109 miles
    Test number
    515710847745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,315 miles (+6,745)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    38,315 miles
    Test number
    727438606355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,570 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    31,570 miles
    Test number
    385888654074
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & engine cover fitted covering some testable items.
  11. Fail31,569 miles (+9,656)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,569 miles
    Test number
    154894748909
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays & engine cover fitted covering some testable items.
  12. Pass21,913 miles (+5,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,913 miles
    Test number
    674967246182
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake pads wearing thin
  13. Pass16,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    16,649 miles
    Test number
    202378822059
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge!!

Questions about L40 JBH

Does L40 JBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 JBH is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 JBH?
The MOT on L40 JBH is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 JBH done?
L40 JBH was recorded at 70,384 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,169 miles a year.
Has L40 JBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 JBH has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L40 JBH 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 JBH find?
L40 JBH passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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