Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc
L6 SLKMOT history
L6 SLK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 44,911 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 44,911 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 22 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,457 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L6 SLK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 15 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L6 SLK was last recorded at 44,911 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 44,666 miles · 14 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 245 miles
- Average per year
- 1,457 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,911 miles
- 2025 – 44,666 miles
- 2024 – 44,462 miles
- 2023 – 44,106 miles
- 2022 – 43,689 miles
- 2021 – 43,187 miles
- 2020 – 42,144 miles
- 2019 – 41,191 miles
- 2018 – 40,794 miles
- 2017 – 40,452 miles
- 2016 – 40,110 miles
- 2015 – 39,777 miles
- 2014 – 38,359 miles
- 2013 – 37,767 miles
- 2012 – 36,241 miles
- 2011 – 33,277 miles
- 2010 – 29,978 miles
- 2009 – 27,433 miles
- 2007 – 21,615 miles
- 2006 – 18,339 miles
- 2005 – 14,927 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,911 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,911 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 44,911 miles
- Test number
- 179818549813
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail44,911 miles (+245)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,911 miles
- Test number
- 831342452372
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass44,666 miles (+204)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 44,666 miles
- Test number
- 869080973749
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass44,462 miles (+356)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 44,462 miles
- Test number
- 746915067955
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass44,106 miles (+417)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 44,106 miles
- Test number
- 949892661334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass43,689 miles (+502)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 43,689 miles
- Test number
- 915900599232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,187 miles (+1,043)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 43,187 miles
- Test number
- 869393133081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,144 miles (+953)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 42,144 miles
- Test number
- 409706513434
- AdvisoryOffside Front front wiper smearing slightly
Pass41,191 miles (+397)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 41,191 miles
- Test number
- 314197400632
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass40,794 miles (+342)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 40,794 miles
- Test number
- 423690823173
- AdvisoryAll body braces corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear lower wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear springs corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and cracked
- AdvisoryCorrosion around both front lower suspension arms
- AdvisoryCorrosion to metal brake lines underneath bonnet
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished/cracked
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Pass40,452 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 40,452 miles
- Test number
- 564596760103
- AdvisoryNsr tyre poor condition
Fail40,452 miles (+342)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,452 miles
- Test number
- 445308883700
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNsr tyre poor condition
Pass40,110 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 40,110 miles
- Test number
- 486868341150
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perrishing
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion starting to form on metal brake pipes
Fail40,110 miles (+333)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,110 miles
- Test number
- 514931379466
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perrishing
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion starting to form on metal brake pipes
Pass39,777 miles (+1,418)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 39,777 miles
- Test number
- 278131165181
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOsf and both rear tyres low
Pass38,359 miles (+592)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 38,359 miles
- Test number
- 446275754172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,767 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 37,767 miles
- Test number
- 558195863185
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOffside headlamp is misted slightly but output not reduced
Fail37,767 miles (+1,526)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,767 miles
- Test number
- 729344163177
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- NoteBoth front wipers split at ends
- NoteOffside headlamp is misted slightly but output not reduced
Pass36,241 miles (+87)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 36,241 miles
- Test number
- 696001852148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,154 miles (+2,877)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 36,154 miles
- Test number
- 565697222064
- NoteO/s/r boby damaged
Pass33,277 miles (+3,299)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 33,277 miles
- Test number
- 777666971066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,978 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 29,978 miles
- Test number
- 241574470019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,978 miles (+2,545)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,978 miles
- Test number
- 771404870084
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass27,433 miles (+5,818)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 27,433 miles
- Test number
- 931856579005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,615 miles (+3,276)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 21,615 miles
- Test number
- 302238377281
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,339 miles (+3,412)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 18,339 miles
- Test number
- 523017596235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 14,927 miles
- Test number
- 361316125312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L6 SLK
- Does L6 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 SLK is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L6 SLK?
- The MOT on L6 SLK is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L6 SLK done?
- L6 SLK was recorded at 44,911 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 1,457 miles a year.
- Has L6 SLK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L6 SLK has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L6 SLK 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 SLK find?
- L6 SLK passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides.
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