Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc
L6 BOVMOT history
L6 BOV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,978 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 88,978 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,652 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 BOV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 22 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 BOV was last recorded at 88,978 miles on 13 Mar 2025, 1,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 87,424 miles · 9 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,554 miles
- Average per year
- 3,652 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 88,978 miles
- 2024 – 87,424 miles
- 2021 – 86,052 miles
- 2020 – 84,764 miles
- 2019 – 79,881 miles
- 2018 – 77,618 miles
- 2017 – 74,071 miles
- 2016 – 70,408 miles
- 2015 – 66,286 miles
- 2014 – 58,953 miles
- 2013 – 56,811 miles
- 2012 – 52,970 miles
- 2011 – 46,979 miles
- 2010 – 40,764 miles
- 2008 – 27,152 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,978 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Oil leak
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Washer bottle leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,978 miles (+1,554)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 88,978 miles
- Test number
- 451291473248
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres badly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass87,424 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 87,424 miles
- Test number
- 367698704848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,401 miles (+1,349)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,401 miles
- Test number
- 634466054945
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass86,052 miles (+1,288)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 86,052 miles
- Test number
- 670597579519
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,764 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 84,764 miles
- Test number
- 920497290718
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail84,763 miles (+4,882)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,763 miles
- Test number
- 660354269322
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass79,881 miles (+2,263)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 79,881 miles
- Test number
- 474836112482
- 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))
Pass77,618 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 77,618 miles
- Test number
- 675513509175
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail77,618 miles (+3,547)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,618 miles
- Test number
- 847350028274
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,071 miles (+3,663)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 74,071 miles
- Test number
- 523641035269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass70,408 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 70,408 miles
- Test number
- 688388586679
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWasher bottle leaking
Fail70,408 miles (+4,122)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,408 miles
- Test number
- 853063622038
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWasher bottle leaking
Pass66,286 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 66,286 miles
- Test number
- 326644055137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,286 miles (+7,333)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,286 miles
- Test number
- 439663355149
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass58,953 miles (+2,142)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 58,953 miles
- Test number
- 115985454130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,811 miles (+3,841)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 56,811 miles
- Test number
- 916035753171
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass52,970 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 52,970 miles
- Test number
- 319126912110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,970 miles (+5,991)1 dangerous6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,970 miles
- Test number
- 928945112106
- DangerousOil leak
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Pass46,979 miles (+6,215)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 46,979 miles
- Test number
- 635827791028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,764 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 40,764 miles
- Test number
- 754341280042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,764 miles (+13,612)2 dangerous6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,764 miles
- Test number
- 194178070047
- DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Pass27,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 27,152 miles
- Test number
- 354049598072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L6 BOV
- Does L6 BOV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L6 BOV expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L6 BOV?
- The MOT on L6 BOV expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L6 BOV done?
- L6 BOV was recorded at 88,978 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2025, an average of 3,652 miles a year.
- Has L6 BOV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 BOV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on L6 BOV 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 L6 BOV find?
- L6 BOV passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.
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