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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

LM61 XLOMOT history

LM61 XLO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 74,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LM61 XLO black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
74,168 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM61 XLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM61 XLO was last recorded at 74,168 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,114 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
3,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,168 miles
  • 2025 – 74,114 miles
  • 2024 – 74,019 miles
  • 2023 – 73,898 miles
  • 2022 – 73,447 miles
  • 2021 – 73,129 miles
  • 2020 – 72,928 miles
  • 2019 – 72,644 miles
  • 2018 – 72,275 miles
  • 2017 – 72,145 miles
  • 2016 – 63,902 miles
  • 2015 – 53,567 miles
  • 2014 – 38,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,168 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass74,168 miles (+54)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,168 miles
    Test number
    675743619848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass74,114 miles (+95)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    74,114 miles
    Test number
    398698610109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass74,019 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,019 miles
    Test number
    594478060979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,898 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    73,898 miles
    Test number
    998272618086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,447 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,447 miles
    Test number
    834072712110
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail73,446 miles (+317)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,446 miles
    Test number
    739010144081
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass73,129 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,129 miles
    Test number
    622502077177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,928 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,928 miles
    Test number
    210794586093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,644 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,644 miles
    Test number
    569785969965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,275 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,275 miles
    Test number
    477006083045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,145 miles (+8,243)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    72,145 miles
    Test number
    417460415619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,902 miles (+10,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,902 miles
    Test number
    552026233240
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Pass53,567 miles (+14,583)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,567 miles
    Test number
    170661862915
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear Tyre.
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front Tyres wearing low on inner treads.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  14. Pass38,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,984 miles
    Test number
    749976584207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM61 XLO

Does LM61 XLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM61 XLO is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM61 XLO?
The MOT on LM61 XLO is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM61 XLO done?
LM61 XLO was recorded at 74,168 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 3,114 miles a year.
Has LM61 XLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM61 XLO has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM61 XLO 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 LM61 XLO find?
LM61 XLO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall, and 2 more.

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