Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc
L7 UARMOT history
L7 UAR is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,296 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 121,296 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,261 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 UAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Nov 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 UAR was last recorded at 121,296 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 121,296 miles · 3 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,261 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,296 miles
- 2025 – 115,965 miles
- 2024 – 115,146 miles
- 2022 – 112,381 miles
- 2021 – 110,304 miles
- 2020 – 106,610 miles
- 2019 – 100,901 miles
- 2018 – 99,178 miles
- 2017 – 91,135 miles
- 2015 – 77,616 miles
- 2014 – 68,638 miles
- 2013 – 52,674 miles
- 2012 – 41,223 miles
- 2011 – 31,444 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,296 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides behind wheels (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Engine covers & under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,296 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 121,296 miles
- Test number
- 114922287033
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides behind wheels (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail121,296 miles (+5,331)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,296 miles
- Test number
- 735084952623
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm subframe end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides behind wheels (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm subframe end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass115,965 miles (+819)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 115,965 miles
- Test number
- 483030927541
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,146 miles (+2,765)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 115,146 miles
- Test number
- 747653436704
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass112,381 miles (+2,077)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 112,381 miles
- Test number
- 217637649119
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,304 miles (+3,694)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 110,304 miles
- Test number
- 285525318584
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass106,610 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 106,610 miles
- Test number
- 345621444856
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail106,610 miles (+5,709)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,610 miles
- Test number
- 212537113706
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass100,901 miles (+4)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 100,901 miles
- Test number
- 819779172988
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryParking brake only just met efficiency requirements
Fail100,897 miles (+1,719)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,897 miles
- Test number
- 370933477780
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisoryParking brake only just met efficiency requirements
Pass99,178 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 99,178 miles
- Test number
- 927034092086
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Fail99,174 miles (+8,039)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,174 miles
- Test number
- 426525109912
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
Pass91,135 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 91,135 miles
- Test number
- 189319703436
- AdvisoryUnder trays/engine cover/sill covers fitted
Pass141,509 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 141,509 km
- Test number
- 483839486470
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner edge of tyre worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer edge of tyre worn
Pass77,616 miles (+8,978)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 77,616 miles
- Test number
- 811394441285
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass68,638 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 68,638 miles
- Test number
- 375457704330
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail68,638 miles (+15,964)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,638 miles
- Test number
- 155435704390
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass52,674 miles (+11,451)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 52,674 miles
- Test number
- 486591003431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,223 miles (+9,779)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 41,223 miles
- Test number
- 439915802380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,444 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 31,444 miles
- Test number
- 226693211394
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about L7 UAR
- Does L7 UAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 UAR is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 UAR?
- The MOT on L7 UAR is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 UAR done?
- L7 UAR was recorded at 121,296 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,261 miles a year.
- Has L7 UAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 UAR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on L7 UAR 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 UAR find?
- L7 UAR passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides behind wheels; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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