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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

L40 SSLMOT history

L40 SSL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

L40 SSL silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,728 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SSL was last recorded at 80,728 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,584 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
144 miles
Average per year
3,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,728 miles
  • 2025 – 80,584 miles
  • 2024 – 80,125 miles
  • 2023 – 77,705 miles
  • 2022 – 75,607 miles
  • 2021 – 65,294 miles
  • 2019 – 61,261 miles
  • 2018 – 56,543 miles
  • 2017 – 50,370 miles
  • 2016 – 44,730 miles
  • 2015 – 40,246 miles
  • 2014 – 37,835 miles
  • 2013 – 31,987 miles
  • 2012 – 27,558 miles
  • 2011 – 23,816 miles
  • 2010 – 18,821 miles
  • 2009 – 17,068 miles
  • 2008 – 15,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,728 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn/misshapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAirbag warning intermittently on dash
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,728 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,728 miles
    Test number
    689949520541
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn/misshapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAirbag warning intermittently on dash
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

  2. Fail80,728 miles (+144)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,728 miles
    Test number
    583488947118
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn/misshapen on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAirbag warning intermittently on dash
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle

  3. Pass80,584 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,584 miles
    Test number
    742168495327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail80,584 miles (+459)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,584 miles
    Test number
    919482369522
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass80,125 miles (+2,420)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,125 miles
    Test number
    136303190460
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing 2mm warning bars and slightly split on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine/transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps slightly frosted
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion under vehicle

  6. Pass77,705 miles (+2,098)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,705 miles
    Test number
    999437232581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,607 miles (+10,313)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    75,607 miles
    Test number
    161738386405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,294 miles
    Test number
    848430349203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,294 miles (+4,033)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,294 miles
    Test number
    903645993950
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass61,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,261 miles
    Test number
    485247127101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,261 miles (+4,718)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,261 miles
    Test number
    780202888713
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass56,543 miles (+6,173)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,543 miles
    Test number
    386290214036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,370 miles (+5,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,370 miles
    Test number
    167063431924
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass44,730 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,730 miles
    Test number
    125116807412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,246 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,246 miles
    Test number
    289707405433
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass40,246 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,246 miles
    Test number
    688747805171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,835 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,835 miles
    Test number
    196512124162
    • 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)

  18. Fail37,835 miles (+5,848)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,835 miles
    Test number
    569471524146
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)

  19. Pass31,987 miles (+4,429)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,987 miles
    Test number
    836698403135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,558 miles (+3,742)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,558 miles
    Test number
    207341312496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,816 miles (+4,995)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,816 miles
    Test number
    875141301127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,821 miles (+1,753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    18,821 miles
    Test number
    183349560481
    • 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)

  23. Pass17,068 miles (+2,039)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    17,068 miles
    Test number
    920038679066
    • 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)

  24. Pass15,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,029 miles
    Test number
    812015348026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 SSL

Does L40 SSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SSL is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 SSL?
The MOT on L40 SSL is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 SSL done?
L40 SSL was recorded at 80,728 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,560 miles a year.
Has L40 SSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SSL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 SSL 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 SSL find?
L40 SSL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 11 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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