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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

L70 CAYMOT history

L70 CAY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 67,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

L70 CAY silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
67,076 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 CAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 CAY was last recorded at 67,076 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,229 miles · 20 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
847 miles
Average per year
2,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,076 miles
  • 2023 – 66,229 miles
  • 2022 – 65,514 miles
  • 2020 – 62,354 miles
  • 2018 – 60,949 miles
  • 2017 – 56,383 miles
  • 2016 – 52,804 miles
  • 2015 – 49,203 miles
  • 2014 – 47,004 miles
  • 2013 – 45,182 miles
  • 2012 – 42,188 miles
  • 2011 – 39,326 miles
  • 2010 – 27,725 miles
  • 2009 – 22,619 miles
  • 2008 – 18,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,076 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.

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,076 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    67,076 miles
    Test number
    639991127209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,229 miles
    Test number
    967520523285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail66,229 miles (+715)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,229 miles
    Test number
    607890849359
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Torsion bar fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass65,514 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    65,514 miles
    Test number
    548011807093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,513 miles (+3,159)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,513 miles
    Test number
    605546676883
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass62,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,354 miles
    Test number
    907518946904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    596358911223
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass60,949 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,949 miles
    Test number
    291286898797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,383 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,383 miles
    Test number
    877294706257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,804 miles (+3,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,804 miles
    Test number
    572932037772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass49,203 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    49,203 miles
    Test number
    559546273020
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail49,190 miles (+2,186)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,190 miles
    Test number
    626573494679
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass47,004 miles (+9)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,004 miles
    Test number
    228324954263
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked
    • NoteOff side front tyre has ware to the inside wall possibly caused by under inflation

  14. Fail46,995 miles (+1,813)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,995 miles
    Test number
    968643154219
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked
    • NoteOff side front tyre has ware to the inside wall possibly caused by under inflation

  15. Pass45,182 miles (+2,994)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,182 miles
    Test number
    439469443295
    • NoteTail missing from o/s/f coil spring

  16. Pass42,188 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,188 miles
    Test number
    709065532230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,326 miles (+11,601)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,326 miles
    Test number
    757038651271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,725 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    27,725 miles
    Test number
    804778220325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,333 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,333 miles
    Test number
    271028680093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,619 miles (+4,272)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,619 miles
    Test number
    724541659029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,347 miles
    Test number
    591560168038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 CAY

Does L70 CAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 CAY is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 CAY?
The MOT on L70 CAY is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 CAY done?
L70 CAY was recorded at 67,076 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 2,683 miles a year.
Has L70 CAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 CAY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L70 CAY 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 L70 CAY find?
L70 CAY passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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