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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LS12 RYKMOT history

LS12 RYK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 91,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

LS12 RYK black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
91,934 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 RYK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 RYK was last recorded at 91,934 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 3,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,453 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,481 miles
Average per year
6,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,934 miles
  • 2025 – 88,453 miles
  • 2024 – 84,453 miles
  • 2023 – 81,389 miles
  • 2022 – 77,728 miles
  • 2021 – 73,398 miles
  • 2020 – 70,706 miles
  • 2019 – 57,551 miles
  • 2018 – 52,357 miles
  • 2017 – 51,352 miles
  • 2016 – 35,022 miles
  • 2015 – 14,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,934 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,934 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    91,934 miles
    Test number
    153234385365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,453 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,453 miles
    Test number
    362487189376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,452 miles (+3,999)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,452 miles
    Test number
    316424921154
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass84,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,453 miles
    Test number
    791498258894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail84,452 miles (+3,063)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,452 miles
    Test number
    818059565621
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass81,389 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,389 miles
    Test number
    466538178486
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail81,385 miles (+3,657)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,385 miles
    Test number
    439579613401
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass77,728 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,728 miles
    Test number
    877790076360
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail77,725 miles (+4,327)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,725 miles
    Test number
    325068549419
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass73,398 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,398 miles
    Test number
    454814577560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail73,398 miles (+2,692)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,398 miles
    Test number
    231118770349
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass70,706 miles (+13,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,706 miles
    Test number
    584435084560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Pass57,551 miles (+5,194)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,551 miles
    Test number
    193219419845
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  14. Pass52,357 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    52,357 miles
    Test number
    107157335358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,352 miles (+178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,352 miles
    Test number
    774078734342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Fail51,174 miles (+16,152)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,174 miles
    Test number
    941072025745
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass35,022 miles (+20,300)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,022 miles
    Test number
    618855759378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,722 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    14,722 miles
    Test number
    476762125183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    14,707 miles
    Test number
    887898615105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 RYK

Does LS12 RYK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 RYK is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 RYK?
The MOT on LS12 RYK is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 RYK done?
LS12 RYK was recorded at 91,934 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 6,890 miles a year.
Has LS12 RYK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 RYK has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 RYK 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 RYK find?
LS12 RYK passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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