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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

S70 LRHMOT history

S70 LRH is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

S70 LRH red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,336 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 LRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 LRH was last recorded at 95,336 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,336 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,336 miles
  • 2024 – 94,780 miles
  • 2023 – 93,536 miles
  • 2022 – 90,123 miles
  • 2021 – 85,176 miles
  • 2020 – 81,329 miles
  • 2019 – 77,000 miles
  • 2018 – 73,652 miles
  • 2017 – 62,414 miles
  • 2016 – 48,193 miles
  • 2015 – 35,842 miles
  • 2014 – 23,370 miles
  • 2013 – 20,622 miles
  • 2012 – 15,834 miles
  • 2011 – 14,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,336 miles
  • AdvisoryFront both front lower arms corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront both front shocks corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront both front wheel bearings have slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront both front wings badly corrodedRecorded at 2 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front tyres inner and outer edges wear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Manufacture under covering and suspension covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,336 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,336 miles
    Test number
    555674066615
    • AdvisoryFront both front lower arms corroded
    • AdvisoryFront both front shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryFront both front wheel bearings have slight play
    • AdvisoryFront both front wings badly corroded
  2. Fail95,336 miles (+556)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,336 miles
    Test number
    473273638757
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both front lower arms corroded
    • AdvisoryFront both front shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryFront both front wheel bearings have slight play
    • AdvisoryFront both front wings badly corroded
  3. Pass94,780 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    94,780 miles
    Test number
    109295773711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail94,753 miles (+1,217)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,753 miles
    Test number
    500072193643
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass93,536 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,536 miles
    Test number
    215678261217
    • AdvisoryFront tyres inner and outer edges wear.
    • AdvisoryManufacture under covering and suspension covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.
  6. Fail93,464 miles (+3,341)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,464 miles
    Test number
    701013033934
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres inner and outer edges wear.
    • AdvisoryManufacture under covering and suspension covers fitted not allowing a full inspection.
  7. Pass90,123 miles (+4,947)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,123 miles
    Test number
    604511764495
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass85,176 miles (+3,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,176 miles
    Test number
    884488847294
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass81,329 miles (+4,329)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,329 miles
    Test number
    222416273755
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHAND BRAKE LOW
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass77,000 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,000 miles
    Test number
    804587702441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,652 miles (+11,238)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,652 miles
    Test number
    147948996371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,414 miles (+14,221)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    62,414 miles
    Test number
    905363432553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,193 miles (+12,351)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,193 miles
    Test number
    824638933101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,842 miles (+11,351)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    35,842 miles
    Test number
    865726919274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,491 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    24,491 miles
    Test number
    948316505032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,370 miles (+2,748)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,370 miles
    Test number
    777089834151
    • NoteFRont wipers smeering screen
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings
  17. Pass20,622 miles (+4,788)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,622 miles
    Test number
    975447043182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,834 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    15,834 miles
    Test number
    837150862110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,692 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    14,692 miles
    Test number
    298496641364
    • NoteNearside dip beam bulb intensity is slightly reduced
  20. Fail14,692 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,692 miles
    Test number
    327886241337
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteNearside dip beam bulb intensity is slightly reduced

Questions about S70 LRH

Does S70 LRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 LRH is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S70 LRH?
The MOT on S70 LRH is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 LRH done?
S70 LRH was recorded at 95,336 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 5,769 miles a year.
Has S70 LRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 LRH has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S70 LRH 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 S70 LRH find?
S70 LRH passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front both front lower arms corroded; front both front shocks corroded; front both front wheel bearings have slight play, and 1 more.

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