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Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc

LS12 SDOMOT history

LS12 SDO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 72,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

LS12 SDO silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,425 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 SDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 SDO was last recorded at 72,425 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 2,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,348 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,077 miles
Average per year
4,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,425 miles
  • 2025 – 70,348 miles
  • 2024 – 68,871 miles
  • 2023 – 66,783 miles
  • 2022 – 64,640 miles
  • 2021 – 60,805 miles
  • 2020 – 57,150 miles
  • 2019 – 54,496 miles
  • 2018 – 51,372 miles
  • 2017 – 40,313 miles
  • 2016 – 30,612 miles
  • 2015 – 20,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,425 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  • AdvisorySuspension corroded

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,425 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,425 miles
    Test number
    232192222638
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded
  2. Fail72,425 miles (+2,077)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,425 miles
    Test number
    391561045457
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded
  3. Pass70,348 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,348 miles
    Test number
    403027755858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,871 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,871 miles
    Test number
    273138566306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,783 miles (+2,143)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    66,783 miles
    Test number
    321388908200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,640 miles (+3,835)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,640 miles
    Test number
    695558810018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,805 miles (+3,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    60,805 miles
    Test number
    779287753270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass57,150 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,150 miles
    Test number
    563260903435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,496 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    897571151606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,372 miles (+11,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,372 miles
    Test number
    370252080797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass40,313 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,313 miles
    Test number
    854901658309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Fail40,267 miles (+9,655)4 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,267 miles
    Test number
    644102103030
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Although it has passed it is very close to having cords showing (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass30,612 miles (+9,698)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,612 miles
    Test number
    924395049166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    20,914 miles
    Test number
    832502110383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 SDO

Does LS12 SDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 SDO is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS12 SDO?
The MOT on LS12 SDO is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 SDO done?
LS12 SDO was recorded at 72,425 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,923 miles a year.
Has LS12 SDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 SDO has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LS12 SDO 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 SDO find?
LS12 SDO passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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