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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

L7 XXBMOT history

L7 XXB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 76,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.

L7 XXB silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2025
Mileage
76,742 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 XXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 XXB was last recorded at 76,742 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 7,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Nov 2011: 25,369 miles, lower than 89,848 miles on 12 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,765 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
7,977 miles
Average per year
3,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 76,742 miles
  • 2023 – 68,765 miles
  • 2020 – 68,654 miles
  • 2019 – 67,774 miles
  • 2018 – 66,603 miles
  • 2017 – 62,967 miles
  • 2016 – 59,017 miles
  • 2015 – 54,871 miles
  • 2014 – 50,574 miles
  • 2013 – 48,210 miles
  • 2012 – 44,149 miles
  • 2011 – 25,369 miles
  • 2010 – 89,848 miles
  • 2009 – 25,035 miles
  • 2008 – 20,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,742 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,742 miles (+7,977)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,742 miles
    Test number
    607461859563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,765 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,765 miles
    Test number
    973162146281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,654 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,654 miles
    Test number
    710611185639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,774 miles (+1,171)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    67,774 miles
    Test number
    430662434172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,603 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    66,603 miles
    Test number
    344819338269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,967 miles (+3,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,967 miles
    Test number
    415984181414
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass59,017 miles (+4,146)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,017 miles
    Test number
    842971754146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,871 miles (+4,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,871 miles
    Test number
    379707752696
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Fail50,574 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,574 miles
    Test number
    148840404395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass50,574 miles (+2,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,574 miles
    Test number
    807760204370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass48,210 miles (+4,061)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,210 miles
    Test number
    345050013371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,149 miles (+18,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    44,149 miles
    Test number
    478595122423
    • 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)

  13. Pass25,369 miles (-64,479)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    25,369 miles
    Test number
    447632411303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,848 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,848 miles
    Test number
    374656310388
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass89,848 miles (+64,813)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,848 miles
    Test number
    880536410373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,035 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,035 miles
    Test number
    224485719358
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUNEVEN TYRE WEAR ON FRONT

  17. Pass25,035 miles (+1,761)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,035 miles
    Test number
    962445519380
    • NoteUNEVEN TYRE WEAR ON FRONT

  18. Pass23,274 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    23,274 miles
    Test number
    431116659000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,541 miles
    Test number
    403949408056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 XXB

Does L7 XXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 XXB expired on 23 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 XXB?
The MOT on L7 XXB expired on 23 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 XXB done?
L7 XXB was recorded at 76,742 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 3,504 miles a year.
Has L7 XXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 XXB has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on L7 XXB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 XXB find?
L7 XXB passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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