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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

L40 MAWMOT history

L40 MAW is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 68,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

L40 MAW black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
68,830 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 MAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
14 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 MAW was last recorded at 68,830 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,848 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,982 miles
Average per year
7,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,830 miles
  • 2025 – 66,848 miles
  • 2024 – 64,181 miles
  • 2023 – 52,623 miles
  • 2022 – 46,276 miles
  • 2021 – 38,085 miles
  • 2020 – 31,343 miles
  • 2019 – 31,343 miles
  • 2018 – 14,507 miles
  • 2017 – 2,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,830 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,830 miles (+1,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    68,830 miles
    Test number
    388521980857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass66,848 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,848 miles
    Test number
    269882432718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,181 miles (+4,211)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,181 miles
    Test number
    803541041583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,970 miles (+7,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    59,970 miles
    Test number
    189028459327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass52,623 miles (+6,347)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    52,623 miles
    Test number
    782047889722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,276 miles (+8,191)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    46,276 miles
    Test number
    999137591504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,085 miles (+6,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    38,085 miles
    Test number
    120516642528
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slow
  8. Pass31,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    31,343 miles
    Test number
    867101584679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,343 miles (+6,078)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,343 miles
    Test number
    211511530461
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass25,265 miles (+10,758)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,265 miles
    Test number
    737078341837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,507 miles (+11,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    14,507 miles
    Test number
    952728423033
    • AdvisoryNSF AND NSR tyre valves split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass2,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    2,628 miles
    Test number
    266746495012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 MAW

Does L40 MAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 MAW is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 MAW?
The MOT on L40 MAW is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 MAW done?
L40 MAW was recorded at 68,830 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 7,332 miles a year.
Has L40 MAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 MAW has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on L40 MAW 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 MAW find?
L40 MAW passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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