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Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 3,498 cc

L66 TAOMOT history

L66 TAO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 54,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

L66 TAO silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,085 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 TAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 TAO was last recorded at 54,085 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 2,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2019: 28,559 miles, lower than 29,494 miles on 19 Feb 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
51,114 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,971 miles
Average per year
4,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,085 miles
  • 2025 – 51,114 miles
  • 2024 – 47,546 miles
  • 2023 – 42,705 miles
  • 2022 – 37,916 miles
  • 2021 – 33,989 miles
  • 2020 – 32,448 miles
  • 2019 – 28,559 miles
  • 2018 – 29,494 miles
  • 2017 – 16,808 miles
  • 2016 – 15,008 miles
  • 2015 – 9,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,085 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,085 miles (+2,971)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,085 miles
    Test number
    334458353888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass51,114 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    51,114 miles
    Test number
    250833805976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail51,114 miles (+3,568)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,114 miles
    Test number
    171851213681
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass47,546 miles (+4,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    47,546 miles
    Test number
    186382049368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass42,705 miles (+4,789)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,705 miles
    Test number
    192401077434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,916 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,916 miles
    Test number
    637124858493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,989 miles (+1,541)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,989 miles
    Test number
    915310244614
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass32,448 miles (+3,889)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    32,448 miles
    Test number
    141650369119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,559 miles (-935)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,559 miles
    Test number
    544858666929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass29,494 miles (+12,686)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    29,494 miles
    Test number
    988314348655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,808 miles (+1,800)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    16,808 miles
    Test number
    426164105623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cut on side wall
  12. Pass15,008 miles (+5,736)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    15,008 miles
    Test number
    604153399727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass9,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    9,272 miles
    Test number
    226820375445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 TAO

Does L66 TAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 TAO is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 TAO?
The MOT on L66 TAO is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 TAO done?
L66 TAO was recorded at 54,085 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 4,194 miles a year.
Has L66 TAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 TAO has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L66 TAO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L66 TAO find?
L66 TAO passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn very low on inner edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low on inner edge, and 1 more.

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