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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

LS12 GKAMOT history

LS12 GKA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 76,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

LS12 GKA black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
76,973 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 GKA
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
24 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 GKA was last recorded at 76,973 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 2,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,427 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,546 miles
Average per year
4,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,973 miles
  • 2025 – 74,427 miles
  • 2024 – 72,597 miles
  • 2023 – 70,683 miles
  • 2022 – 69,303 miles
  • 2021 – 67,895 miles
  • 2020 – 66,462 miles
  • 2019 – 62,986 miles
  • 2018 – 55,806 miles
  • 2017 – 53,777 miles
  • 2016 – 41,772 miles
  • 2015 – 27,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,973 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    76,973 miles
    Test number
    921047178436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail76,973 miles (+2,546)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,973 miles
    Test number
    848536335241
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass74,427 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,427 miles
    Test number
    206742259241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,597 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,597 miles
    Test number
    947153050103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,683 miles
    Test number
    880723051888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail70,683 miles (+1,380)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,683 miles
    Test number
    151788823731
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass69,303 miles (+1,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,303 miles
    Test number
    226088349716
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge center tread (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass67,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,895 miles
    Test number
    227741725346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,895 miles (+1,433)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,895 miles
    Test number
    802792231305
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass66,462 miles (+3,476)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,462 miles
    Test number
    488825097733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,986 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,986 miles
    Test number
    705749182849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,957 miles (+7,151)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,957 miles
    Test number
    186830268174
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass55,806 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,806 miles
    Test number
    534617969499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,777 miles (+12,005)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,777 miles
    Test number
    957588060295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,772 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,772 miles
    Test number
    317784146463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,694 miles (+7,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,694 miles
    Test number
    191576011791
    • AdvisoryEngine cover + under panels fitted
  17. Pass27,465 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,465 miles
    Test number
    726125275054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LS12 GKA

Does LS12 GKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 GKA is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 GKA?
The MOT on LS12 GKA is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 GKA done?
LS12 GKA was recorded at 76,973 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 4,323 miles a year.
Has LS12 GKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 GKA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 GKA 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 LS12 GKA find?
LS12 GKA passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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