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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,798 cc

L7 MLJMOT history

L7 MLJ is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 70,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

L7 MLJ grey Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
70,805 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 MLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 MLJ was last recorded at 70,805 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,524 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
281 miles
Average per year
2,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,805 miles
  • 2024 – 70,524 miles
  • 2023 – 69,730 miles
  • 2022 – 68,141 miles
  • 2021 – 66,859 miles
  • 2020 – 63,344 miles
  • 2019 – 59,755 miles
  • 2018 – 53,681 miles
  • 2017 – 52,072 miles
  • 2016 – 48,002 miles
  • 2015 – 44,694 miles
  • 2014 – 40,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,805 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine cover and full undertrays obscuring some items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,805 miles (+281)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    70,805 miles
    Test number
    139776035326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass70,524 miles (+794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    70,524 miles
    Test number
    925545898690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  3. Pass69,730 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,730 miles
    Test number
    680386916809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and full undertrays obscuring some items
  4. Fail69,711 miles (+1,570)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,711 miles
    Test number
    187594673004
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and full undertrays obscuring some items
  5. Pass68,141 miles (+1,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,141 miles
    Test number
    805180897873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  6. Pass66,859 miles (+3,515)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,859 miles
    Test number
    448081457010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,344 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,344 miles
    Test number
    493191001901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,755 miles (+6,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,755 miles
    Test number
    724935710879
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rubber splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass53,681 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,681 miles
    Test number
    855617618144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,072 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,072 miles
    Test number
    676554846771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,002 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,002 miles
    Test number
    121559257401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,694 miles (+3,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    44,694 miles
    Test number
    729840095101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass40,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,967 miles
    Test number
    279361484152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 MLJ

Does L7 MLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 MLJ is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 MLJ?
The MOT on L7 MLJ is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 MLJ done?
L7 MLJ was recorded at 70,805 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 2,636 miles a year.
Has L7 MLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 MLJ has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 MLJ 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 MLJ find?
L7 MLJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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