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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

L40 NCSMOT history

L40 NCS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
119,259 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 NCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 NCS was last recorded at 119,259 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,246 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,259 miles
  • 2025 – 114,185 miles
  • 2024 – 113,179 miles
  • 2023 – 112,794 miles
  • 2022 – 112,138 miles
  • 2021 – 111,425 miles
  • 2020 – 110,806 miles
  • 2019 – 106,341 miles
  • 2018 – 100,396 miles
  • 2017 – 94,104 miles
  • 2016 – 86,990 miles
  • 2015 – 79,869 miles
  • 2014 – 75,392 miles
  • 2013 – 70,844 miles
  • 2012 – 63,770 miles
  • 2011 – 58,279 miles
  • 2010 – 53,244 miles
  • 2009 – 48,309 miles
  • 2008 – 42,108 miles
  • 2007 – 34,104 miles
  • 2006 – 29,703 miles
  • 2005 – 23,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,259 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,259 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    119,259 miles
    Test number
    696265073107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail119,246 miles (+5,061)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,246 miles
    Test number
    662617640714
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,185 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,185 miles
    Test number
    103072056927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,179 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,179 miles
    Test number
    978990697057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,794 miles (+656)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,794 miles
    Test number
    239927910422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring top mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass112,138 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,138 miles
    Test number
    840326524437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,425 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    111,425 miles
    Test number
    225741147803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    110,806 miles
    Test number
    161052243666
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail110,806 miles (+4,465)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,806 miles
    Test number
    286185003544
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass106,341 miles (+5,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    106,341 miles
    Test number
    543500967382
    • 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))

  11. Pass100,396 miles (+6,292)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,396 miles
    Test number
    394844053158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,104 miles (+7,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,104 miles
    Test number
    155338830295
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass86,990 miles (+7,121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,990 miles
    Test number
    353103580769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass79,869 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,869 miles
    Test number
    771308924162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,392 miles (+4,548)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,392 miles
    Test number
    328744274216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,844 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,844 miles
    Test number
    356412983296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCondensation in n/s headlamp

  17. Fail70,844 miles (+7,074)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,844 miles
    Test number
    396062283432
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCondensation in n/s headlamp

  18. Pass63,770 miles (+5,491)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,770 miles
    Test number
    689481672281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s headlamp condensation
    • NoteOdometer lighting poor ie 1 bulb out

  19. Pass58,279 miles (+5,035)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    58,279 miles
    Test number
    386590871263
    • NoteAs of last years advices

  20. Pass53,244 miles (+4,935)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,244 miles
    Test number
    752224670252
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteN/s/f headlamp condensation
    • NoteO/s/f road wheel damaged
    • NotePlay in n/s a o/s front hub assemblys

  21. Pass48,309 miles (+6,201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,309 miles
    Test number
    964800099214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  22. Pass42,108 miles (+8,004)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,108 miles
    Test number
    100317278247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,104 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,104 miles
    Test number
    450268067244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,703 miles (+6,650)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    29,703 miles
    Test number
    830105546330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    23,053 miles
    Test number
    493122225341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L40 NCS

Does L40 NCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 NCS is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 NCS?
The MOT on L40 NCS is valid until 27 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 NCS done?
L40 NCS was recorded at 119,259 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,612 miles a year.
Has L40 NCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 NCS has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 NCS 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 NCS find?
L40 NCS passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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