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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

L70 LUSMOT history

L70 LUS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

L70 LUS silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
116,368 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 LUS
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 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 LUS was last recorded at 116,368 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,356 miles · 8 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,368 miles
  • 2024 – 114,614 miles
  • 2023 – 112,860 miles
  • 2022 – 111,199 miles
  • 2021 – 109,338 miles
  • 2019 – 92,883 miles
  • 2018 – 86,243 miles
  • 2017 – 82,857 miles
  • 2016 – 79,967 miles
  • 2015 – 72,209 miles
  • 2014 – 66,460 miles
  • 2013 – 57,409 miles
  • 2012 – 47,662 miles
  • 2011 – 38,107 miles
  • 2010 – 29,169 miles
  • 2009 – 25,467 miles
  • 2008 – 19,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,368 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of sills and underside componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside back plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind on nearside rear after park brake application

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and blued in spots - strong advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,368 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    116,368 miles
    Test number
    222294950038
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of sills and underside components

  2. Fail116,356 miles (+1,742)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,356 miles
    Test number
    964597189095
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of sills and underside components

  3. Pass114,614 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,614 miles
    Test number
    350680938323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,860 miles (+1,661)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,860 miles
    Test number
    413734943480
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass111,199 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,199 miles
    Test number
    709733209239
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside back plates corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively slight bind on nearside rear after park brake application (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail111,182 miles (+1,844)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,182 miles
    Test number
    184233366592
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front lower leading suspension arm bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside back plates corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively slight bind on nearside rear after park brake application (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower leading suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake splash shield corroded and weak

  7. Pass109,338 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,338 miles
    Test number
    639812714632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,448 miles (+14,565)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,448 miles
    Test number
    758663880685
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass92,883 miles (+15)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,883 miles
    Test number
    890618824284
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and blued in spots - strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (1.6mm legal minimum) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (1.6mm legal minimum) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded and touching brake disc
    • AdvisoryRear inner pads not seen

  10. Fail92,868 miles (+6,625)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,868 miles
    Test number
    365679154637
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn and blued in spots - strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (1.6mm legal minimum) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (1.6mm legal minimum) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded and touching brake disc
    • AdvisoryRear inner pads not seen

  11. Pass86,243 miles (+3,386)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,243 miles
    Test number
    616841269843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,857 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,857 miles
    Test number
    560152189357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,967 miles
    Test number
    268413633031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,967 miles (+7,758)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,967 miles
    Test number
    966299262403
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust hanger broken off

  15. Pass72,209 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,209 miles
    Test number
    908396375060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail72,209 miles (+5,749)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,209 miles
    Test number
    759856375023
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass66,460 miles (+9,051)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,460 miles
    Test number
    107381684026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,409 miles (+9,747)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,409 miles
    Test number
    375841163046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,662 miles (+9,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,662 miles
    Test number
    357796162057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass38,107 miles (+8,938)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,107 miles
    Test number
    128546661092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,169 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,169 miles
    Test number
    194119380057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,467 miles (+6,097)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,467 miles
    Test number
    761299489070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,370 miles
    Test number
    390127158040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,370 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,370 miles
    Test number
    462607458082
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L70 LUS

Does L70 LUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 LUS is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L70 LUS?
The MOT on L70 LUS is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 LUS done?
L70 LUS was recorded at 116,368 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,471 miles a year.
Has L70 LUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 LUS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 LUS 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 LUS find?
L70 LUS passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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