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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

S40 LRBMOT history

S40 LRB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
129,973 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 LRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 LRB was last recorded at 129,973 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,973 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,973 miles
  • 2025 – 129,085 miles
  • 2024 – 125,927 miles
  • 2023 – 121,311 miles
  • 2022 – 117,345 miles
  • 2021 – 113,306 miles
  • 2020 – 112,364 miles
  • 2019 – 111,480 miles
  • 2018 – 110,063 miles
  • 2017 – 108,510 miles
  • 2016 – 106,012 miles
  • 2014 – 101,175 miles
  • 2013 – 96,407 miles
  • 2012 – 94,330 miles
  • 2011 – 91,065 miles
  • 2010 – 85,416 miles
  • 2009 – 75,183 miles
  • 2008 – 65,216 miles
  • 2007 – 54,317 miles
  • 2006 – 38,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,973 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,973 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    129,973 miles
    Test number
    363823865974
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,973 miles (+888)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,973 miles
    Test number
    912664384089
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,085 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    129,085 miles
    Test number
    449422748493
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail129,080 miles (+3,153)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,080 miles
    Test number
    588268292541
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns/os (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both sides (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns/os
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and side skirts fitted

  5. Pass125,927 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    125,927 miles
    Test number
    563664346663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,893 miles (+4,582)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,893 miles
    Test number
    825412188647
    • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,311 miles (+3,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,311 miles
    Test number
    673412578405
    • 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))

  8. Pass117,345 miles (+4,039)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    117,345 miles
    Test number
    283370349151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,306 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    113,306 miles
    Test number
    383203465071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,364 miles (+884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    112,364 miles
    Test number
    927592644248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass111,480 miles (+1,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    111,480 miles
    Test number
    824602039853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  12. Pass110,063 miles (+1,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,063 miles
    Test number
    507972130040
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass108,510 miles (+2,498)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,510 miles
    Test number
    726659424449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    106,012 miles
    Test number
    705953668285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,012 miles (+4,837)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,012 miles
    Test number
    798320369841
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  16. Fail101,175 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,175 miles
    Test number
    349262034371
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass101,175 miles (+4,768)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,175 miles
    Test number
    808352634353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass96,407 miles (+2,077)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    96,407 miles
    Test number
    276493633320
    • NoteSmall chip in screen

  19. Pass94,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    94,330 miles
    Test number
    208427222380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail94,330 miles (+3,265)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,330 miles
    Test number
    479427422432
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass91,065 miles (+5,649)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,065 miles
    Test number
    217479931364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail85,416 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,416 miles
    Test number
    283964900436
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteOsr tyre 3mm. nsr tyre 2mm. limit = 1.6mm. 225/50/16w

  23. Pass85,416 miles (+10,233)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,416 miles
    Test number
    844024200187
    • NoteOsr tyre 3mm. nsr tyre 2mm. limit = 1.6mm. 225/50/16w

  24. Pass75,183 miles (+9,967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,183 miles
    Test number
    423295569034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass65,216 miles (+10,899)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    65,216 miles
    Test number
    964781268041
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on legal 1.6mm limit[225/50/16w]

  26. Pass54,317 miles (+16,002)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,317 miles
    Test number
    401925757033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    38,315 miles
    Test number
    450159146083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 LRB

Does S40 LRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 LRB is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 LRB?
The MOT on S40 LRB is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 LRB done?
S40 LRB was recorded at 129,973 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,479 miles a year.
Has S40 LRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 LRB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 LRB 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 LRB find?
S40 LRB passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached.

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