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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

L7 CMJMOT history

L7 CMJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 93,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

L7 CMJ blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
93,495 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 CMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 CMJ was last recorded at 93,495 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,091 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
404 miles
Average per year
3,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,495 miles
  • 2025 – 81,860 miles
  • 2024 – 79,188 miles
  • 2023 – 76,575 miles
  • 2022 – 74,781 miles
  • 2021 – 74,353 miles
  • 2019 – 73,894 miles
  • 2018 – 72,032 miles
  • 2017 – 67,113 miles
  • 2016 – 64,367 miles
  • 2015 – 63,098 miles
  • 2014 – 61,996 miles
  • 2013 – 57,851 miles
  • 2012 – 51,441 miles
  • 2011 – 45,848 miles
  • 2010 – 38,253 miles
  • 2009 – 31,056 miles
  • 2008 – 24,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,495 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,495 miles (+404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    93,495 miles
    Test number
    883818441364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,091 miles (+11,231)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,091 miles
    Test number
    709529418001
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,860 miles (+2,672)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,860 miles
    Test number
    740789842421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,188 miles (+138)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    79,188 miles
    Test number
    308523551862
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan rear of seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear subframe area been welded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective mounting points corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear under body

  5. Fail79,050 miles (+2,475)2 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,050 miles
    Test number
    778177827035
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan rear of seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear subframe area been welded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective mounting points corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear under body

  6. Pass76,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,575 miles
    Test number
    743774181211
    • AdvisorySuspension parts corroded

  7. Fail76,575 miles (+1,794)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,575 miles
    Test number
    138973978146
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension parts corroded

  8. Pass74,781 miles (+428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    74,781 miles
    Test number
    285133117964
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  9. Pass74,353 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,353 miles
    Test number
    344153939104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail74,351 miles (+457)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,351 miles
    Test number
    340343015263
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass73,894 miles (+1,862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,894 miles
    Test number
    100779754600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass72,032 miles (+4,919)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,032 miles
    Test number
    720938831571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,113 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,113 miles
    Test number
    141469033014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,653 miles (+57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,653 miles
    Test number
    351682427233
    • AdvisoryBoth anti roll bars are corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion in various places on the underside.

  15. Fail65,596 miles (+1,229)4 failures1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,596 miles
    Test number
    599757577944
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed Rear brake pipes touching chassis and body. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' 2 x items in the windscreen in the swept area. (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth anti roll bars are corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres wearing on edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion in various places on the underside.

  16. Pass64,367 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    64,367 miles
    Test number
    655234009840
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail64,367 miles (+1,269)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,367 miles
    Test number
    815467261716
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass63,098 miles (+1,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,098 miles
    Test number
    255910095002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass61,996 miles (+33)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,996 miles
    Test number
    138403294013
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Fail61,963 miles (+4,112)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,963 miles
    Test number
    455807384055
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass57,851 miles (+173)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,851 miles
    Test number
    305774393069
    • NoteNearside door mirror damaged

  22. Fail57,678 miles (+6,237)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,678 miles
    Test number
    447246183016
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside door mirror damaged

  23. Pass51,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,441 miles
    Test number
    906200492068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,441 miles (+5,593)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,441 miles
    Test number
    219219782023
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass45,848 miles (+7,595)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,848 miles
    Test number
    455025571035
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside nearside front tyres worn on inside tread

  26. Pass38,253 miles (+7,197)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,253 miles
    Test number
    913534770049
    • NoteOffside nearside front tyres wearing on inside tread

  27. Pass31,056 miles (+6,759)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,056 miles
    Test number
    981634199048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,297 miles
    Test number
    384023658045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 CMJ

Does L7 CMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 CMJ is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 CMJ?
The MOT on L7 CMJ is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 CMJ done?
L7 CMJ was recorded at 93,495 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 3,807 miles a year.
Has L7 CMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 CMJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 CMJ 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 L7 CMJ find?
L7 CMJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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