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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

L51 ACKMOT history

L51 ACK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 63,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

L51 ACK black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
63,654 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L51 ACK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L51 ACK was last recorded at 63,654 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,629 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
2,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,654 miles
  • 2025 – 61,960 miles
  • 2024 – 59,669 miles
  • 2023 – 56,901 miles
  • 2022 – 53,431 miles
  • 2021 – 50,556 miles
  • 2020 – 50,513 miles
  • 2019 – 49,006 miles
  • 2018 – 46,519 miles
  • 2017 – 44,215 miles
  • 2016 – 41,945 miles
  • 2015 – 39,335 miles
  • 2014 – 36,231 miles
  • 2013 – 32,352 miles
  • 2012 – 30,855 miles
  • 2011 – 27,894 miles
  • 2009 – 21,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,654 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch liner fitted covering repaired area
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,654 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    63,654 miles
    Test number
    194179550452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch liner fitted covering repaired area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail63,629 miles (+1,669)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,629 miles
    Test number
    112904834264
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass61,960 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,960 miles
    Test number
    936777418529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail61,960 miles (+2,291)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,960 miles
    Test number
    281039803181
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass59,669 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,669 miles
    Test number
    409344347516
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail59,668 miles (+2,767)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,668 miles
    Test number
    736627806490
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass56,901 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    56,901 miles
    Test number
    305893089643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail56,901 miles (+3,470)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,901 miles
    Test number
    726219087439
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass53,431 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,431 miles
    Test number
    358668624008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail53,385 miles (+2,829)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,385 miles
    Test number
    966413759723
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass50,556 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,556 miles
    Test number
    306160816616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,513 miles (+1,507)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,513 miles
    Test number
    586317927365
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass49,006 miles (+2,487)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,006 miles
    Test number
    967448516567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass46,519 miles (+2,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,519 miles
    Test number
    209766671282
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass44,215 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,215 miles
    Test number
    802772624242
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Fail44,177 miles (+2,232)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,177 miles
    Test number
    160088106033
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  17. Pass41,945 miles (+2,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,945 miles
    Test number
    693624706469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has slight cuts
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass39,335 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,335 miles
    Test number
    478966139278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,297 miles (+3,066)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,297 miles
    Test number
    250713505503
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass36,231 miles (+3,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,231 miles
    Test number
    826653064259
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass32,352 miles (+1,497)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,352 miles
    Test number
    306739303134
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass30,855 miles (+2,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,855 miles
    Test number
    266174152114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass27,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,894 miles
    Test number
    578107811147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,894 miles (+6,772)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,894 miles
    Test number
    919317111104
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass21,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,122 miles
    Test number
    553882159307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,122 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,122 miles
    Test number
    731341959356
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L51 ACK

Does L51 ACK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L51 ACK is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L51 ACK?
The MOT on L51 ACK is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L51 ACK done?
L51 ACK was recorded at 63,654 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 2,621 miles a year.
Has L51 ACK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L51 ACK has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L51 ACK 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 L51 ACK find?
L51 ACK passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front inner wheel arch liner fitted covering repaired area; offside front upper suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal, and 1 more.

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