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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,498 cc

L7 VNCMOT history

L7 VNC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
113,198 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 VNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 VNC was last recorded at 113,198 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 6,506 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,692 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,506 miles
Average per year
5,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,198 miles
  • 2024 – 106,692 miles
  • 2023 – 100,939 miles
  • 2022 – 87,624 miles
  • 2021 – 73,178 miles
  • 2020 – 71,351 miles
  • 2019 – 70,083 miles
  • 2018 – 68,577 miles
  • 2016 – 65,284 miles
  • 2015 – 63,769 miles
  • 2014 – 57,704 miles
  • 2013 – 41,825 miles
  • 2011 – 36,724 miles
  • 2010 – 32,517 miles
  • 2009 – 28,189 miles
  • 2008 – 23,063 miles
  • 2007 – 16,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,198 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush cracking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,198 miles (+6,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    113,198 miles
    Test number
    118410588055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass106,692 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,692 miles
    Test number
    118052060269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail106,692 miles (+5,753)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,692 miles
    Test number
    813108554872
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass100,939 miles (+115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,939 miles
    Test number
    329669591390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail100,824 miles (+13,200)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,824 miles
    Test number
    176460545857
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie rod joint (aluminum) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass87,624 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    87,624 miles
    Test number
    284102321579
    • 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))

  7. Fail87,604 miles (+14,426)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,604 miles
    Test number
    970673470045
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass73,178 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    73,178 miles
    Test number
    204310803267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail73,161 miles (+1,810)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,161 miles
    Test number
    766551753432
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass71,351 miles (+1,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    844110242457
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,083 miles (+1,506)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    70,083 miles
    Test number
    265112355486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,577 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,577 miles
    Test number
    746700546113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail68,571 miles (+3,287)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,571 miles
    Test number
    889250270803
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass65,284 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    65,284 miles
    Test number
    222751667286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,769 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    63,769 miles
    Test number
    187568117550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,704 miles (+8,340)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,704 miles
    Test number
    979416744351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,364 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,364 miles
    Test number
    579349504048
    • NoteSlight cuts in near side front tyre

  18. Fail49,364 miles (+7,539)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,364 miles
    Test number
    436019104080
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight cuts in near side front tyre

  19. Pass41,825 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,825 miles
    Test number
    185342603417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail41,825 miles (+5,101)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,825 miles
    Test number
    198422403449
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass36,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,724 miles
    Test number
    535197151346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,724 miles (+4,207)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,724 miles
    Test number
    778177651315
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass32,517 miles (+4,328)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,517 miles
    Test number
    722280400317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,189 miles (+5,126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    28,189 miles
    Test number
    271467929366
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass23,063 miles (+6,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    23,063 miles
    Test number
    372078508336
    • 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)

  26. Pass16,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    16,143 miles
    Test number
    780755527356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 VNC

Does L7 VNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 VNC expired on 27 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 VNC?
The MOT on L7 VNC expired on 27 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 VNC done?
L7 VNC was recorded at 113,198 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 5,411 miles a year.
Has L7 VNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 VNC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 VNC 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 VNC find?
L7 VNC passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear lower coil spring corroded.

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