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Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

S12 ASMMOT history

S12 ASM is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 76,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

S12 ASM red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2027
Mileage
76,758 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 ASM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 ASM was last recorded at 76,758 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 4,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jun 2012: 9,023 miles, lower than 57,893 miles on 18 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,309 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4,449 miles
Average per year
4,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,758 miles
  • 2025 – 72,309 miles
  • 2024 – 68,745 miles
  • 2023 – 65,844 miles
  • 2022 – 60,911 miles
  • 2021 – 54,121 miles
  • 2020 – 44,893 miles
  • 2019 – 37,665 miles
  • 2018 – 27,275 miles
  • 2017 – 23,044 miles
  • 2016 – 18,421 miles
  • 2015 – 12,297 miles
  • 2013 – 10,280 miles
  • 2012 – 9,023 miles
  • 2011 – 57,893 miles
  • 2010 – 5,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,758 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245.35.18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245.35.18 (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,758 miles (+4,449)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    76,758 miles
    Test number
    881064242005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245.35.18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245.35.18 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass72,309 miles (+3,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,309 miles
    Test number
    110733095340
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass68,745 miles (+2,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    68,745 miles
    Test number
    580004282298
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass65,844 miles (+4,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,844 miles
    Test number
    607814741370
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass60,911 miles (+6,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,911 miles
    Test number
    420084918880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass54,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,121 miles
    Test number
    545730337056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail54,121 miles (+9,228)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,121 miles
    Test number
    844913744767
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass44,893 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,893 miles
    Test number
    312985800228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail44,874 miles (+7,209)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,874 miles
    Test number
    240970995423
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components from full inspection

  10. Pass37,665 miles (+10,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,665 miles
    Test number
    556023688566
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lagging in operation
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

  11. Pass27,275 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    27,275 miles
    Test number
    512829210934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,273 miles (+4,229)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,273 miles
    Test number
    213364267938
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass23,044 miles (+4,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    23,044 miles
    Test number
    553253689907
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency requirements only just met (18%)

  14. Pass18,421 miles (+6,124)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    18,421 miles
    Test number
    273088727695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,297 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    12,297 miles
    Test number
    602664883937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,970 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    10,970 miles
    Test number
    139457865130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    10,280 miles
    Test number
    238086743212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail10,278 miles (+1,255)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,278 miles
    Test number
    375406443240
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOTH front tyres heavily perished

  19. Pass9,023 miles (-48,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    9,023 miles
    Test number
    715161382107
    • 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)

  20. Pass57,893 miles (+52,139)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,893 miles
    Test number
    295049261408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    5,754 miles
    Test number
    781907940083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 ASM

Does S12 ASM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 ASM is valid until 14 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 ASM?
The MOT on S12 ASM is valid until 14 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 ASM done?
S12 ASM was recorded at 76,758 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 4,258 miles a year.
Has S12 ASM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 ASM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S12 ASM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S12 ASM find?
S12 ASM passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245.35.18; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245.35.18.

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