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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

L40 RHBMOT history

L40 RHB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 75,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

L40 RHB black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
75,651 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 RHB
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
26 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 RHB was last recorded at 75,651 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 4,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,454 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,197 miles
Average per year
6,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,651 miles
  • 2025 – 71,454 miles
  • 2024 – 68,581 miles
  • 2023 – 61,139 miles
  • 2022 – 52,277 miles
  • 2021 – 42,425 miles
  • 2020 – 33,234 miles
  • 2019 – 30,592 miles
  • 2018 – 27,355 miles
  • 2017 – 22,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,651 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    75,651 miles
    Test number
    893649886261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail75,651 miles (+4,197)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,651 miles
    Test number
    194868288495
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass71,454 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    71,454 miles
    Test number
    630994349454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,581 miles (+7,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    68,581 miles
    Test number
    974737267158
    • 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. Pass61,139 miles (+8,862)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,139 miles
    Test number
    119783741852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre X2
  6. Pass52,277 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,277 miles
    Test number
    310291801887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,276 miles (+9,851)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,276 miles
    Test number
    513750669244
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s on 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass42,425 miles (+9,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,425 miles
    Test number
    159405117186
    • AdvisoryUnder body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some components
  9. Pass33,234 miles (+2,642)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    33,234 miles
    Test number
    744884791550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,592 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    30,592 miles
    Test number
    193652193162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,355 miles (+5,030)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    27,355 miles
    Test number
    460442448741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    22,325 miles
    Test number
    622184157325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail22,325 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,325 miles
    Test number
    698458153900
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 RHB

Does L40 RHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RHB is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 RHB?
The MOT on L40 RHB is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 RHB done?
L40 RHB was recorded at 75,651 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 6,281 miles a year.
Has L40 RHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 RHB has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 RHB 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 RHB find?
L40 RHB passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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