Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc
LX07 TAUMOT history
LX07 TAU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,964 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 135,964 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,911 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX07 TAU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 10 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX07 TAU was last recorded at 135,964 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 2,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,843 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,121 miles
- Average per year
- 6,911 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,964 miles
- 2025 – 133,843 miles
- 2024 – 127,758 miles
- 2023 – 123,974 miles
- 2022 – 123,109 miles
- 2021 – 119,244 miles
- 2020 – 114,875 miles
- 2019 – 109,345 miles
- 2018 – 101,914 miles
- 2017 – 95,035 miles
- 2016 – 87,051 miles
- 2015 – 79,056 miles
- 2014 – 70,060 miles
- 2013 – 60,223 miles
- 2012 – 49,842 miles
- 2011 – 38,810 miles
- 2010 – 27,585 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,964 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear exhaust clamps. (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 27 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,964 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 135,964 miles
- Test number
- 694076441827
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear exhaust clamps. (6.1.2 (a))
Fail135,961 miles (+2,118)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,961 miles
- Test number
- 726658622233
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear exhaust clamps. (6.1.2 (a))
Pass133,843 miles (+6,085)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 133,843 miles
- Test number
- 889232251011
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both rear exhaust clamps. (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass127,758 miles (+3,784)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 127,758 miles
- Test number
- 148682903296
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake lines to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass123,974 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 123,974 miles
- Test number
- 924200559398
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail123,974 miles (+865)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,974 miles
- Test number
- 328523656378
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass123,109 miles (+3,865)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 123,109 miles
- Test number
- 119340961480
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass119,244 miles (+4,369)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 119,244 miles
- Test number
- 843204433825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,875 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 114,875 miles
- Test number
- 829658366018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail114,872 miles (+5,527)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,872 miles
- Test number
- 716917718199
- MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass109,345 miles (+7,431)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 109,345 miles
- Test number
- 639050870912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,914 miles (+6,879)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 101,914 miles
- Test number
- 107688967835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,035 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 95,035 miles
- Test number
- 258205362823
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,032 miles (+7,981)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,032 miles
- Test number
- 609409773869
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass87,051 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 87,051 miles
- Test number
- 943256827750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,848 miles (+8,792)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,848 miles
- Test number
- 664273103569
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass79,056 miles (+8,996)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 79,056 miles
- Test number
- 387307306713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,060 miles (+9,837)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 70,060 miles
- Test number
- 386002074419
- NoteFront exhaust bracket broken
Pass60,223 miles (+10,381)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 60,223 miles
- Test number
- 999788263225
- NoteFront exhaust bracket broken
Pass49,842 miles (+11,032)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 49,842 miles
- Test number
- 639058862287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,810 miles (+11,225)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 38,810 miles
- Test number
- 938042071271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,585 miles (+350)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 27,585 miles
- Test number
- 361261870262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,235 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 27,235 miles
- Test number
- 673638600298
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside door mirror cracked
Questions about LX07 TAU
- Does LX07 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX07 TAU is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX07 TAU?
- The MOT on LX07 TAU is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX07 TAU done?
- LX07 TAU was recorded at 135,964 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 6,911 miles a year.
- Has LX07 TAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX07 TAU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX07 TAU 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 LX07 TAU find?
- LX07 TAU passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe.; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both rear exhaust clamps..
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