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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

LW13 SLKMOT history

LW13 SLK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 44,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LW13 SLK black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
44,109 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LW13 SLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LW13 SLK was last recorded at 44,109 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,754 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,355 miles
Average per year
2,953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,109 miles
  • 2025 – 41,754 miles
  • 2024 – 38,064 miles
  • 2023 – 34,539 miles
  • 2022 – 30,971 miles
  • 2021 – 27,758 miles
  • 2020 – 26,247 miles
  • 2019 – 24,151 miles
  • 2018 – 21,484 miles
  • 2017 – 19,407 miles
  • 2016 – 14,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,109 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    44,109 miles
    Test number
    472566796598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail44,109 miles (+2,355)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,109 miles
    Test number
    636432348894
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm likely to fail offside front lower, rear suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass41,754 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    41,754 miles
    Test number
    539539664761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,064 miles (+3,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    38,064 miles
    Test number
    441033218507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass34,539 miles (+3,568)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    34,539 miles
    Test number
    384938371394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,971 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    30,971 miles
    Test number
    589077664635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,758 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    27,758 miles
    Test number
    208202402963
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail27,757 miles (+1,510)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,757 miles
    Test number
    426513513954
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 bulges on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn castor arm bush split and leaking oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass26,247 miles (+2,096)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    26,247 miles
    Test number
    631885296244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  10. Pass24,151 miles (+2,667)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    24,151 miles
    Test number
    534139733419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing
  11. Pass21,484 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,484 miles
    Test number
    899233469667
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail21,483 miles (+2,076)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,483 miles
    Test number
    253228227250
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18(92y) pirelli (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass19,407 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    19,407 miles
    Test number
    553715391375
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Fail19,405 miles (+4,772)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,405 miles
    Test number
    154073809009
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass14,633 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    14,633 miles
    Test number
    823660809965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge, but no cords exposed at time

Questions about LW13 SLK

Does LW13 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LW13 SLK is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LW13 SLK?
The MOT on LW13 SLK is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LW13 SLK done?
LW13 SLK was recorded at 44,109 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 2,953 miles a year.
Has LW13 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LW13 SLK has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LW13 SLK 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 LW13 SLK find?
LW13 SLK passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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