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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

S40 ACAMOT history

S40 ACA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 59,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

S40 ACA silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
59,476 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 ACA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 ACA was last recorded at 59,476 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,303 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
173 miles
Average per year
2,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,476 miles
  • 2025 – 59,303 miles
  • 2024 – 59,273 miles
  • 2023 – 58,276 miles
  • 2022 – 57,887 miles
  • 2021 – 56,923 miles
  • 2020 – 55,530 miles
  • 2019 – 54,066 miles
  • 2018 – 52,201 miles
  • 2017 – 50,449 miles
  • 2016 – 48,071 miles
  • 2015 – 45,468 miles
  • 2014 – 41,567 miles
  • 2013 – 39,929 miles
  • 2012 – 36,181 miles
  • 2011 – 30,610 miles
  • 2010 – 23,963 miles
  • 2009 – 17,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,476 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,476 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    59,476 miles
    Test number
    647575941109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,303 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,303 miles
    Test number
    333220921447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,273 miles (+997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,273 miles
    Test number
    483033402674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass58,276 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,276 miles
    Test number
    943601246201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail58,270 miles (+383)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,270 miles
    Test number
    461892170428
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass57,887 miles (+964)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,887 miles
    Test number
    705328812208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward most inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass56,923 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,923 miles
    Test number
    194190990828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,530 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    55,530 miles
    Test number
    256848443464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,066 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,066 miles
    Test number
    429629505583
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail54,052 miles (+1,851)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,052 miles
    Test number
    138466506373
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass52,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,201 miles
    Test number
    809891539187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,201 miles (+1,752)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,201 miles
    Test number
    650802005787
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  13. Pass50,449 miles (+2,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,449 miles
    Test number
    522845995322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass48,071 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,071 miles
    Test number
    529517537194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,468 miles (+3,901)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,468 miles
    Test number
    768819495045
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass41,567 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,567 miles
    Test number
    546070684017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,929 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    39,929 miles
    Test number
    668410003154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,909 miles (+3,728)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,909 miles
    Test number
    366444293058
    • FailureNearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  19. Pass36,181 miles (+5,571)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,181 miles
    Test number
    726426182017
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass30,610 miles (+6,647)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    30,610 miles
    Test number
    168678381000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,963 miles (+6,302)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,963 miles
    Test number
    870942980001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    17,661 miles
    Test number
    773563589065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 ACA

Does S40 ACA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 ACA is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 ACA?
The MOT on S40 ACA is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 ACA done?
S40 ACA was recorded at 59,476 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 2,450 miles a year.
Has S40 ACA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 ACA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 ACA 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 S40 ACA find?
S40 ACA passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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