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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

LP12 ULWMOT history

LP12 ULW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 84,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LP12 ULW black 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 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
84,592 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP12 ULW
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
14 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP12 ULW was last recorded at 84,592 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 1,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,749 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,843 miles
Average per year
7,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,592 miles
  • 2025 – 82,749 miles
  • 2023 – 81,590 miles
  • 2022 – 72,162 miles
  • 2021 – 65,428 miles
  • 2019 – 58,106 miles
  • 2018 – 40,093 miles
  • 2017 – 27,016 miles
  • 2016 – 13,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,592 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,592 miles (+1,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    84,592 miles
    Test number
    927958607539
    • 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 worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass82,749 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    82,749 miles
    Test number
    615705391007
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail82,744 miles (+1,154)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,744 miles
    Test number
    921624593250
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass81,590 miles (+2,321)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,590 miles
    Test number
    304435831120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,269 miles (+7,107)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,269 miles
    Test number
    288637200235
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass72,162 miles (+6,734)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,162 miles
    Test number
    937320192446
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass65,428 miles (+7,322)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,428 miles
    Test number
    320462447970
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass58,106 miles (+10,135)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,106 miles
    Test number
    252546182292
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass47,971 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,971 miles
    Test number
    261800954076
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Fail47,971 miles (+7,878)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,971 miles
    Test number
    887390398791
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass40,093 miles (+13,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,093 miles
    Test number
    216299266597
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  12. Pass27,016 miles (+13,183)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    27,016 miles
    Test number
    209325008256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    13,833 miles
    Test number
    133474302876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail13,833 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,833 miles
    Test number
    867800493397
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LP12 ULW

Does LP12 ULW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP12 ULW is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP12 ULW?
The MOT on LP12 ULW is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP12 ULW done?
LP12 ULW was recorded at 84,592 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,073 miles a year.
Has LP12 ULW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP12 ULW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LP12 ULW 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 LP12 ULW find?
LP12 ULW passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm.

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