Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc
L40 SLHMOT history
L40 SLH is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 78,190 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 78,190 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 11
- 10 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,009 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 SLH
- 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
- 1 Mar 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 SLH was last recorded at 78,190 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 5,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 73,123 miles · 17 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,067 miles
- Average per year
- 7,009 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 78,190 miles
- 2024 – 73,123 miles
- 2023 – 54,695 miles
- 2022 – 47,371 miles
- 2021 – 42,284 miles
- 2019 – 31,360 miles
- 2018 – 23,595 miles
- 2017 – 18,468 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,190 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Inner Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
11 tests since 1 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,190 miles (+5,067)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 78,190 miles
- Test number
- 542185187971
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass73,123 miles (+9,110)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 73,123 miles
- Test number
- 748590735833
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chips on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass64,013 miles (+9,318)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 64,013 miles
- Test number
- 691858449086
- AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres tread depth getting low.
Pass54,695 miles (+7,324)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 54,695 miles
- Test number
- 980378944806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,371 miles (+5,087)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 47,371 miles
- Test number
- 776904728796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,284 miles (+10,924)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 42,284 miles
- Test number
- 245612863724
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass31,360 miles (+132)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 31,360 miles
- Test number
- 864492067402
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail31,228 miles (+7,633)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,228 miles
- Test number
- 286340728651
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass23,595 miles (+5,127)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 23,595 miles
- Test number
- 201168496605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,468 miles (+151)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 18,468 miles
- Test number
- 331186272999
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
Pass18,317 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 18,317 miles
- Test number
- 410038033004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 SLH
- Does L40 SLH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SLH is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 SLH?
- The MOT on L40 SLH is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 SLH done?
- L40 SLH was recorded at 78,190 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 7,009 miles a year.
- Has L40 SLH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 SLH has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2019.
- Has the mileage on L40 SLH 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 SLH find?
- L40 SLH passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres.; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.
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