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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 3,498 cc

L4 MSGMOT history

L4 MSG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 113,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

L4 MSG silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,397 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 MSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 MSG was last recorded at 113,397 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 4,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,061 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,336 miles
Average per year
6,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,397 miles
  • 2025 – 109,061 miles
  • 2024 – 103,940 miles
  • 2023 – 99,912 miles
  • 2022 – 88,269 miles
  • 2021 – 76,211 miles
  • 2020 – 68,665 miles
  • 2019 – 63,633 miles
  • 2018 – 56,735 miles
  • 2017 – 51,353 miles
  • 2016 – 44,133 miles
  • 2015 – 38,230 miles
  • 2014 – 30,692 miles
  • 2013 – 25,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,397 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,397 miles (+4,336)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,397 miles
    Test number
    632167071807
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass109,061 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,061 miles
    Test number
    501709529587
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRe test, original test carried out by S. R. WHITEHEAD

  3. Fail109,060 miles (+5,120)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,060 miles
    Test number
    543977795051
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass103,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    103,940 miles
    Test number
    128502106966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail103,940 miles (+4,028)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,940 miles
    Test number
    394599586471
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass99,912 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,912 miles
    Test number
    764103992858
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail99,909 miles (+11,640)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,909 miles
    Test number
    515683357902
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass88,269 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,269 miles
    Test number
    220403637029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,267 miles (+12,056)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,267 miles
    Test number
    870455011540
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass76,211 miles (+7,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,211 miles
    Test number
    112131030552
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass68,665 miles (+5,032)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,665 miles
    Test number
    296192072929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass63,633 miles (+6,898)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    63,633 miles
    Test number
    471940174852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod has slight paly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass56,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,735 miles
    Test number
    268560048492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail56,733 miles (+5,380)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,733 miles
    Test number
    253526822696
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass51,353 miles (+7,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,353 miles
    Test number
    144059458303
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass44,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,133 miles
    Test number
    860947122908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Fail44,133 miles (+5,903)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,133 miles
    Test number
    888384847132
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass38,230 miles (+7,538)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,230 miles
    Test number
    885133585163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,692 miles (+5,491)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,692 miles
    Test number
    199596194164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,201 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    25,201 miles
    Test number
    285541923252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L4 MSG

Does L4 MSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 MSG is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 MSG?
The MOT on L4 MSG is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 MSG done?
L4 MSG was recorded at 113,397 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 6,967 miles a year.
Has L4 MSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 MSG has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 MSG 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 L4 MSG find?
L4 MSG passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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