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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

L6 KBMMOT history

L6 KBM is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

L6 KBM red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,467 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 KBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 KBM was last recorded at 72,467 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 3,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,713 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,754 miles
Average per year
4,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,467 miles
  • 2024 – 68,713 miles
  • 2023 – 64,984 miles
  • 2022 – 61,631 miles
  • 2021 – 57,973 miles
  • 2020 – 54,750 miles
  • 2019 – 51,770 miles
  • 2018 – 47,207 miles
  • 2017 – 42,157 miles
  • 2016 – 36,948 miles
  • 2015 – 31,162 miles
  • 2014 – 26,575 miles
  • 2013 – 21,328 miles
  • 2012 – 16,570 miles
  • 2011 – 11,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,467 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,467 miles (+3,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,467 miles
    Test number
    507715193945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,713 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,713 miles
    Test number
    859031695215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,673 miles (+3,689)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,673 miles
    Test number
    551040797725
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,984 miles (+3,353)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,984 miles
    Test number
    759652057778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,631 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,631 miles
    Test number
    348342236041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,622 miles (+3,649)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,622 miles
    Test number
    801334444449
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass57,973 miles (+3,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,973 miles
    Test number
    621983884120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass54,750 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,750 miles
    Test number
    265174183447
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail54,725 miles (+2,955)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,725 miles
    Test number
    481399022756
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass51,770 miles (+4,563)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,770 miles
    Test number
    718679834115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,207 miles (+5,050)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,207 miles
    Test number
    702491017690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,157 miles (+5,209)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,157 miles
    Test number
    249997625656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,948 miles
    Test number
    821034195067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail36,948 miles (+5,786)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,948 miles
    Test number
    803020629860
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass31,162 miles (+4,587)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,162 miles
    Test number
    804650944945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,575 miles (+5,247)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,575 miles
    Test number
    636548044286
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass21,328 miles (+4,758)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,328 miles
    Test number
    259869543221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,570 miles
    Test number
    426658352249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,570 miles (+4,944)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,570 miles
    Test number
    585898052280
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass11,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    11,626 miles
    Test number
    878459751293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 KBM

Does L6 KBM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 KBM is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L6 KBM?
The MOT on L6 KBM is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 KBM done?
L6 KBM was recorded at 72,467 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 4,314 miles a year.
Has L6 KBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 KBM has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L6 KBM 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 KBM find?
L6 KBM passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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