Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 3,498 cc
R70 LJLMOT history
R70 LJL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 16 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,864 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 126,864 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,911 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R70 LJL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 16 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R70 LJL was last recorded at 126,864 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 7,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,678 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,186 miles
- Average per year
- 6,911 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,864 miles
- 2025 – 119,678 miles
- 2024 – 117,862 miles
- 2022 – 113,084 miles
- 2021 – 108,772 miles
- 2020 – 98,589 miles
- 2019 – 89,238 miles
- 2018 – 76,064 miles
- 2017 – 65,311 miles
- 2016 – 54,460 miles
- 2015 – 42,293 miles
- 2014 – 32,106 miles
- 2013 – 24,272 miles
- 2012 – 20,889 miles
- 2011 – 16,137 miles
- 2010 – 14,393 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,864 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front mud flap loose
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 legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 mm /outer sidewall damaged / no inner structure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 24 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,864 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 126,864 miles
- Test number
- 660180428858
- AdvisoryNearside Front mud flap loose
Fail126,864 miles (+7,186)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,864 miles
- Test number
- 625438175571
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front mud flap loose
Pass119,678 miles (+66)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 119,678 miles
- Test number
- 833423997352
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 mm /outer sidewall damaged / no inner structure (5.2.3 (e))
Fail119,612 miles (+1,750)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,612 miles
- Test number
- 764362716761
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROPLINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working Wiper not checked (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working Wiper not checked (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.4 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 mm /outer sidewall damaged / no inner structure (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4.3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass117,862 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 117,862 miles
- Test number
- 991031710706
- AdvisoryFront wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail117,862 miles (+4,778)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,862 miles
- Test number
- 782276436142
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass113,084 miles (+4,312)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 113,084 miles
- Test number
- 221074790190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,772 miles (+10,183)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 108,772 miles
- Test number
- 809184419949
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass98,589 miles (+9,351)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 98,589 miles
- Test number
- 281592758119
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass89,238 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 89,238 miles
- Test number
- 683282443792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,238 miles (+13,174)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,238 miles
- Test number
- 166457679696
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass76,064 miles (+10,753)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 76,064 miles
- Test number
- 482769111432
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre deep cut outer wall
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass65,311 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 65,311 miles
- Test number
- 840535396283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,311 miles (+10,851)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,311 miles
- Test number
- 943271265157
- DangerousRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass54,460 miles (+12,167)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 54,460 miles
- Test number
- 312541176073
- DangerousBoth rear tyres inner wall cracked
Pass42,293 miles (+10,187)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 42,293 miles
- Test number
- 975304205139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,106 miles (+7,834)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 32,106 miles
- Test number
- 525635694128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,272 miles (+3,383)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 24,272 miles
- Test number
- 309437803456
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass20,889 miles (+823)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 20,889 miles
- Test number
- 659761722373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,066 miles (+3,929)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 20,066 miles
- Test number
- 747699872034
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,137 miles (+1,744)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 16,137 miles
- Test number
- 815586461064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 14,393 miles
- Test number
- 303955350074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R70 LJL
- Does R70 LJL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R70 LJL is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R70 LJL?
- The MOT on R70 LJL is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R70 LJL done?
- R70 LJL was recorded at 126,864 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 6,911 miles a year.
- Has R70 LJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R70 LJL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on R70 LJL 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 R70 LJL find?
- R70 LJL passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front mud flap loose.
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