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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

L4 SLKMOT history

L4 SLK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 66,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
66,427 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 SLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 SLK was last recorded at 66,427 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 4,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,840 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,587 miles
Average per year
1,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,427 miles
  • 2025 – 61,840 miles
  • 2024 – 58,291 miles
  • 2023 – 57,900 miles
  • 2022 – 57,692 miles
  • 2021 – 56,884 miles
  • 2020 – 56,471 miles
  • 2019 – 56,407 miles
  • 2018 – 56,042 miles
  • 2017 – 55,783 miles
  • 2016 – 55,141 miles
  • 2015 – 49,568 miles
  • 2014 – 46,529 miles
  • 2013 – 45,717 miles
  • 2012 – 41,810 miles
  • 2011 – 38,646 miles
  • 2010 – 37,548 miles
  • 2009 – 34,702 miles
  • 2008 – 32,964 miles
  • 2007 – 30,261 miles
  • 2006 – 28,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,427 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,427 miles (+4,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    66,427 miles
    Test number
    643630405270
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass61,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    61,840 miles
    Test number
    576379275324
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail61,838 miles (+3,547)2 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,838 miles
    Test number
    335305741418
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,291 miles (+391)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    58,291 miles
    Test number
    860183288914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryDoor sill covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted.

  5. Pass57,900 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,900 miles
    Test number
    770153927047
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

  6. Fail57,900 miles (+208)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,900 miles
    Test number
    187043655300
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))

  7. Pass57,692 miles (+808)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,692 miles
    Test number
    902762205159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,884 miles (+413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,884 miles
    Test number
    682312834641
    • 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))

  9. Pass56,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,471 miles
    Test number
    637088766049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,471 miles (+64)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,471 miles
    Test number
    990053578983
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to heck wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass56,407 miles (+365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,407 miles
    Test number
    833186403660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to front and rear sub-frames

  12. Pass56,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,042 miles
    Test number
    391185992357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,040 miles (+257)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,040 miles
    Test number
    342698522135
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  14. Pass55,783 miles (+642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,783 miles
    Test number
    450603549066
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  15. Pass55,141 miles (+5,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,141 miles
    Test number
    425406694877
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust down pipe support bracket corroded off.

  16. Pass49,568 miles (+3,039)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,568 miles
    Test number
    835596125271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWiper blades juddering/noisey

  17. Pass46,529 miles (+812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,529 miles
    Test number
    708256724250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass45,717 miles (+3,907)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,717 miles
    Test number
    828508843282
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteTransmission oil leak

  19. Pass41,810 miles (+3,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,810 miles
    Test number
    315019422489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass38,646 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,646 miles
    Test number
    286867311262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,548 miles (+2,846)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,548 miles
    Test number
    621771210272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,702 miles (+1,738)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,702 miles
    Test number
    583410229251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,964 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,964 miles
    Test number
    174120128297
    • NoteSteering damper has negligible dampening effect

  24. Fail32,964 miles (+2,703)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,964 miles
    Test number
    882169618203
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brakes have 21% imbalance advise inspection
    • NoteFront discs and pads worn
    • NoteSteering damper has negligible dampening effect

  25. Pass30,261 miles (+1,983)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,261 miles
    Test number
    773555517252
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteLight stone chips windsreen

  26. Pass28,278 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,278 miles
    Test number
    664364616228
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread wearing on edges

Questions about L4 SLK

Does L4 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 SLK is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 SLK?
The MOT on L4 SLK is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 SLK done?
L4 SLK was recorded at 66,427 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 1,898 miles a year.
Has L4 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 SLK has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 SLK 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 SLK find?
L4 SLK passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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