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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

PL 773MOT history

PL 773 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 40,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

PL 773 silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
40,862 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PL 773
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PL 773 was last recorded at 40,862 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 3,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
37,820 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,042 miles
Average per year
1,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,862 miles
  • 2025 – 37,820 miles
  • 2024 – 36,306 miles
  • 2023 – 34,545 miles
  • 2022 – 32,914 miles
  • 2020 – 31,021 miles
  • 2019 – 30,384 miles
  • 2017 – 27,581 miles
  • 2016 – 25,841 miles
  • 2015 – 24,224 miles
  • 2014 – 22,242 miles
  • 2013 – 20,514 miles
  • 2012 – 18,362 miles
  • 2011 – 16,093 miles
  • 2010 – 14,094 miles
  • 2009 – 11,609 miles
  • 2008 – 8,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,862 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front lens slight deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,862 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    40,862 miles
    Test number
    977309713466
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front lens slight deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail40,862 miles (+3,042)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,862 miles
    Test number
    499946859397
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front lens slight deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass37,820 miles (+1,514)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    37,820 miles
    Test number
    536387569215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated

  4. Pass36,306 miles (+1,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    36,306 miles
    Test number
    758861726138
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and are 10years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass34,545 miles (+1,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    34,545 miles
    Test number
    728754029767
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass32,914 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    32,914 miles
    Test number
    787911809462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,021 miles (+637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    31,021 miles
    Test number
    501914854665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking in sidewall

  8. Pass30,384 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    30,384 miles
    Test number
    618464703009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,581 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,581 miles
    Test number
    911039327168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,841 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,841 miles
    Test number
    846094269453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,224 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,224 miles
    Test number
    164050927758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,242 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,242 miles
    Test number
    449698134268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,514 miles (+2,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    20,514 miles
    Test number
    457649033225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass18,362 miles (+2,269)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,362 miles
    Test number
    865671442209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSRS light on dash

  15. Pass16,093 miles (+1,999)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,093 miles
    Test number
    269464931240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,094 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,094 miles
    Test number
    240481630275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,609 miles (+3,097)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,609 miles
    Test number
    100342839297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    8,512 miles
    Test number
    421194538238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PL 773

What vehicle is registration PL 773 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PL 773 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PL 773 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PL 773 is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on PL 773?
The MOT on PL 773 is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PL 773 done?
PL 773 was recorded at 40,862 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 1,858 miles a year.
Has PL 773 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PL 773 has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on PL 773 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 PL 773 find?
PL 773 passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front lens slight deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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