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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

LP61 UPFMOT history

LP61 UPF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LP61 UPF black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
85,268 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP61 UPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP61 UPF was last recorded at 85,268 miles on 5 May 2026, 1,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,208 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,060 miles
Average per year
6,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,268 miles
  • 2025 – 84,208 miles
  • 2024 – 82,273 miles
  • 2023 – 79,832 miles
  • 2022 – 76,329 miles
  • 2021 – 65,995 miles
  • 2020 – 56,895 miles
  • 2019 – 49,489 miles
  • 2018 – 44,672 miles
  • 2017 – 36,403 miles
  • 2016 – 26,621 miles
  • 2015 – 10,456 miles
  • 2014 – 4,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,268 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    85,268 miles
    Test number
    126608378883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,268 miles (+1,060)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,268 miles
    Test number
    747194555296
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass84,208 miles (+1,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    84,208 miles
    Test number
    785209525784
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass82,273 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    82,273 miles
    Test number
    512901489740
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail82,272 miles (+2,440)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,272 miles
    Test number
    289805250564
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass79,832 miles (+3,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,832 miles
    Test number
    960427329620
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass76,329 miles (+10,334)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,329 miles
    Test number
    710468285207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,995 miles
    Test number
    626446869829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,995 miles (+9,100)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,995 miles
    Test number
    457595417753
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass56,895 miles (+7,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,895 miles
    Test number
    909101788364
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  11. Pass49,489 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,489 miles
    Test number
    341402251969
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail49,484 miles (+4,812)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,484 miles
    Test number
    786745696318
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass44,672 miles (+8,269)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,672 miles
    Test number
    600321072926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,403 miles (+9,782)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,403 miles
    Test number
    202932556673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,621 miles (+16,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,621 miles
    Test number
    852193967963
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass10,456 miles (+367)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    10,456 miles
    Test number
    926799495149
    • NoteBoth front and osr tyres are perishing tiny splits
  17. Pass10,089 miles (+5,466)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    10,089 miles
    Test number
    245685655114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass4,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    4,623 miles
    Test number
    415623284180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP61 UPF

Does LP61 UPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP61 UPF is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP61 UPF?
The MOT on LP61 UPF is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP61 UPF done?
LP61 UPF was recorded at 85,268 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 6,811 miles a year.
Has LP61 UPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP61 UPF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LP61 UPF 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 LP61 UPF find?
LP61 UPF passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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