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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

L77 DFBMOT history

L77 DFB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L77 DFB black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
98,966 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 DFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 DFB was last recorded at 98,966 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 1,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,739 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,227 miles
Average per year
4,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,966 miles
  • 2024 – 97,739 miles
  • 2023 – 96,896 miles
  • 2022 – 95,701 miles
  • 2021 – 94,721 miles
  • 2020 – 93,337 miles
  • 2019 – 88,685 miles
  • 2018 – 83,020 miles
  • 2017 – 79,007 miles
  • 2016 – 72,506 miles
  • 2015 – 66,058 miles
  • 2014 – 58,114 miles
  • 2013 – 48,599 miles
  • 2012 – 45,100 miles
  • 2011 – 37,984 miles
  • 2010 – 32,821 miles
  • 2009 – 24,732 miles
  • 2008 – 17,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,966 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Undertrays fitted.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,966 miles (+1,227)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    98,966 miles
    Test number
    105567777663
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass97,739 miles (+843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    97,739 miles
    Test number
    399462443882
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass96,896 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    96,896 miles
    Test number
    919614239398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail96,894 miles (+1,193)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,894 miles
    Test number
    267676655716
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass95,701 miles (+980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,701 miles
    Test number
    855529559847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass94,721 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,721 miles
    Test number
    146821881236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail94,681 miles (+1,344)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,681 miles
    Test number
    339860167821
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside front of rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass93,337 miles (+4,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,337 miles
    Test number
    496528598648
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,685 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,685 miles
    Test number
    765318169510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  10. Fail88,685 miles (+5,665)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,685 miles
    Test number
    694390928714
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  11. Pass83,020 miles (+4,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,020 miles
    Test number
    914633230098
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  12. Pass79,007 miles (+6,501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    79,007 miles
    Test number
    497120281134
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  13. Pass72,506 miles (+6,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,506 miles
    Test number
    955464795956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very close (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,058 miles (+7,944)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,058 miles
    Test number
    813406530169
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  15. Pass58,114 miles (+9,515)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,114 miles
    Test number
    805825944214
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass48,599 miles (+3,499)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,599 miles
    Test number
    116129793133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,100 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,100 miles
    Test number
    909222952266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,059 miles (+7,075)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,059 miles
    Test number
    668680652249
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass37,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,984 miles
    Test number
    667824441253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail37,984 miles (+5,163)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,984 miles
    Test number
    167954441296
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass32,821 miles (+8,089)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    32,821 miles
    Test number
    391258620444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,732 miles (+7,705)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,732 miles
    Test number
    352281709461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cuts to outer side wall
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

  23. Pass17,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,027 miles
    Test number
    684291328214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail17,025 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,025 miles
    Test number
    410731628242
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting near legal limit.

Questions about L77 DFB

Does L77 DFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 DFB is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L77 DFB?
The MOT on L77 DFB is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 DFB done?
L77 DFB was recorded at 98,966 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,747 miles a year.
Has L77 DFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 DFB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L77 DFB 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 L77 DFB find?
L77 DFB passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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