Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

L7 NWEMOT history

L7 NWE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 60,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

L7 NWE 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 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
60,542 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,865 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L7 NWE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L7 NWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 NWE was last recorded at 60,542 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 3,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,492 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,050 miles
Average per year
3,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,542 miles
  • 2024 – 57,492 miles
  • 2023 – 55,164 miles
  • 2022 – 53,335 miles
  • 2021 – 51,446 miles
  • 2020 – 46,569 miles
  • 2019 – 42,981 miles
  • 2018 – 34,335 miles
  • 2017 – 29,145 miles
  • 2016 – 25,563 miles
  • 2015 – 21,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,542 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront ant roll bar slightly misaligned

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,542 miles (+3,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    60,542 miles
    Test number
    658289251763
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront ant roll bar slightly misaligned
  2. Pass57,492 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    57,492 miles
    Test number
    976802529536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,164 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,164 miles
    Test number
    219838808816
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail55,164 miles (+1,829)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,164 miles
    Test number
    528518385601
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass53,335 miles (+1,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,335 miles
    Test number
    347709311955
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (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))
  6. Pass51,446 miles (+4,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,446 miles
    Test number
    697031407212
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFornt anti roll bar not located centrally
  7. Pass46,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,569 miles
    Test number
    554628118332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail46,568 miles (+3,587)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,568 miles
    Test number
    311288846517
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass42,981 miles (+8,646)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,981 miles
    Test number
    533820148592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,335 miles (+5,190)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    34,335 miles
    Test number
    759848707889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,145 miles (+3,582)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    29,145 miles
    Test number
    630216133434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,563 miles (+3,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    25,563 miles
    Test number
    785125721899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass21,874 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    21,874 miles
    Test number
    237881179659
    • 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)

Questions about L7 NWE

Does L7 NWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 NWE is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 NWE?
The MOT on L7 NWE is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 NWE done?
L7 NWE was recorded at 60,542 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,865 miles a year.
Has L7 NWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 NWE has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 NWE 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 NWE find?
L7 NWE passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front ant roll bar slightly misaligned.

Browse all L7N registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.