
Mercedes-Benz SLK
White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
L55 LKXMOT history
L55 LKX is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,823 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 118,823 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,430 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 LKX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 22 Jul 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 LKX was last recorded at 118,823 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 3,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,114 miles · 22 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,709 miles
- Average per year
- 9,430 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 118,823 miles
- 2024 – 108,276 miles
- 2023 – 102,526 miles
- 2022 – 87,915 miles
- 2021 – 73,407 miles
- 2020 – 68,568 miles
- 2019 – 59,126 miles
- 2018 – 49,472 miles
- 2017 – 36,101 miles
- 2016 – 26,297 miles
- 2015 – 19,713 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 1 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,823 miles (+3,709)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 118,823 miles
- Test number
- 864033143048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,114 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2026
- Odometer
- 115,114 miles
- Test number
- 949294730852
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail115,112 miles (+6,836)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,112 miles
- Test number
- 487174658055
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,276 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2025
- Odometer
- 108,276 miles
- Test number
- 795686593581
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17y (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17y (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail108,275 miles (+5,749)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,275 miles
- Test number
- 560067990688
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17y (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17y (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass102,526 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2024
- Odometer
- 102,526 miles
- Test number
- 373247255284
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail102,524 miles (+14,609)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,524 miles
- Test number
- 236007063690
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass87,915 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 87,915 miles
- Test number
- 635802082509
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail87,914 miles (+14,507)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,914 miles
- Test number
- 499815431301
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass73,407 miles (+4,839)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2022
- Odometer
- 73,407 miles
- Test number
- 258499284638
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 inner edge close (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass68,568 miles (+9,442)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2021
- Odometer
- 68,568 miles
- Test number
- 405687027650
- AdvisoryFront 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))
Pass59,126 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2020
- Odometer
- 59,126 miles
- Test number
- 712883765207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,126 miles (+9,654)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,126 miles
- Test number
- 808665160451
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass49,472 miles (+13,371)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 49,472 miles
- Test number
- 815555375806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,101 miles (+9,804)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 36,101 miles
- Test number
- 767662406680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,297 miles (+6,584)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 26,297 miles
- Test number
- 355271088728
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNo smoke detected.
Pass19,713 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 19,713 miles
- Test number
- 697922955152
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNo smoke detected.
Questions about L55 LKX
- Does L55 LKX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 LKX is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L55 LKX?
- The MOT on L55 LKX is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 LKX done?
- L55 LKX was recorded at 118,823 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 9,430 miles a year.
- Has L55 LKX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 LKX has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L55 LKX 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 L55 LKX find?
- L55 LKX passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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