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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

S12 ADLMOT history

S12 ADL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
81,519 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 ADL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 ADL was last recorded at 81,519 miles on 11 May 2026, 1,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,575 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,944 miles
Average per year
3,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,519 miles
  • 2025 – 79,575 miles
  • 2024 – 78,253 miles
  • 2023 – 77,184 miles
  • 2022 – 75,893 miles
  • 2021 – 74,933 miles
  • 2020 – 71,840 miles
  • 2019 – 70,476 miles
  • 2018 – 67,510 miles
  • 2017 – 65,431 miles
  • 2016 – 62,578 miles
  • 2015 – 60,262 miles
  • 2014 – 55,388 miles
  • 2013 – 52,138 miles
  • 2012 – 49,177 miles
  • 2011 – 43,920 miles
  • 2010 – 39,746 miles
  • 2009 – 33,203 miles
  • 2008 – 26,610 miles
  • 2007 – 19,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,519 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,519 miles (+1,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    81,519 miles
    Test number
    991880456211
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass79,575 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    79,575 miles
    Test number
    753896804699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,253 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,253 miles
    Test number
    525887187034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,184 miles (+1,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,184 miles
    Test number
    666503566612
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread
  5. Pass75,893 miles (+960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    75,893 miles
    Test number
    910430510458
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on the inner edge of the tread
  6. Pass74,933 miles (+3,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    74,933 miles
    Test number
    744944905637
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on the inner edge of the tread
  7. Pass71,840 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    71,840 miles
    Test number
    967911847732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,476 miles (+2,966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    70,476 miles
    Test number
    435083323171
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads look thin(recommend closer inspection
  9. Pass67,510 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,510 miles
    Test number
    755447593681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,431 miles (+2,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,431 miles
    Test number
    358640770840
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake lower effort than offside
  11. Pass62,578 miles (+2,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,578 miles
    Test number
    848936791076
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hangers rusted
  12. Pass60,262 miles (+4,874)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,262 miles
    Test number
    228226095103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass55,388 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,388 miles
    Test number
    868114904278
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail55,388 miles (+3,250)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,388 miles
    Test number
    556624604240
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass52,138 miles (+2,961)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,138 miles
    Test number
    305317003152
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass49,177 miles (+5,257)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,177 miles
    Test number
    278105712106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,920 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,920 miles
    Test number
    327137971442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,671 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,671 miles
    Test number
    128314651133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,746 miles (+6,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,746 miles
    Test number
    973829250133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass33,203 miles (+6,593)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,203 miles
    Test number
    563849389191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,610 miles (+7,337)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    26,610 miles
    Test number
    152761898139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,273 miles
    Test number
    304411707456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 ADL

Does S12 ADL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 ADL is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 ADL?
The MOT on S12 ADL is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 ADL done?
S12 ADL was recorded at 81,519 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 3,309 miles a year.
Has S12 ADL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 ADL has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2014.
Has the mileage on S12 ADL 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 S12 ADL find?
S12 ADL passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side.

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