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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 2,996 cc

L5 UKOMOT history

L5 UKO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 86,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

L5 UKO black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,641 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 UKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 UKO was last recorded at 86,641 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,854 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
787 miles
Average per year
4,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,641 miles
  • 2025 – 85,854 miles
  • 2024 – 84,219 miles
  • 2023 – 81,408 miles
  • 2022 – 80,239 miles
  • 2021 – 77,354 miles
  • 2020 – 75,337 miles
  • 2019 – 72,186 miles
  • 2018 – 67,825 miles
  • 2017 – 56,886 miles
  • 2016 – 48,417 miles
  • 2015 – 45,420 miles
  • 2014 – 38,587 miles
  • 2013 – 25,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,641 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Covers fitted obscuring components

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,641 miles (+787)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,641 miles
    Test number
    228064735230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,854 miles
    Test number
    966564839303
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Fail85,854 miles (+1,635)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,854 miles
    Test number
    537540178532
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt snapped off (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch at shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Pass84,219 miles (+2,811)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,219 miles
    Test number
    335254182416
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  5. Pass81,408 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    81,408 miles
    Test number
    126836975155
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring components
  6. Fail81,408 miles (+1,169)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,408 miles
    Test number
    617897488006
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring components
  7. Pass80,239 miles (+2,885)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,239 miles
    Test number
    463122966144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring components
  8. Pass77,354 miles (+2,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,354 miles
    Test number
    460135437775
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring components
  9. Pass75,337 miles (+3,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,337 miles
    Test number
    142193275882
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some testable items
  10. Pass72,186 miles (+4,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,186 miles
    Test number
    863610937733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring components
  11. Pass67,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,825 miles
    Test number
    963902045615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,825 miles (+10,939)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,825 miles
    Test number
    578974986782
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  13. Pass56,886 miles (+8,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,886 miles
    Test number
    849137269597
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some testable items
  14. Pass48,417 miles (+2,997)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,417 miles
    Test number
    278624892114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,420 miles (+6,833)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,420 miles
    Test number
    947777065138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,587 miles (+13,495)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,587 miles
    Test number
    655200664194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    25,092 miles
    Test number
    495136273165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 UKO

Does L5 UKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 UKO is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 UKO?
The MOT on L5 UKO is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 UKO done?
L5 UKO was recorded at 86,641 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,625 miles a year.
Has L5 UKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 UKO has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 UKO 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 L5 UKO find?
L5 UKO passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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