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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

SOM 240MOT history

SOM 240 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,728 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SOM 240
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SOM 240 was last recorded at 122,728 miles on 27 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2026: 122,728 miles, lower than 122,865 miles on 22 Feb 2025.

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
122,865 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Average per year
5,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,728 miles
  • 2025 – 122,865 miles
  • 2023 – 122,624 miles
  • 2021 – 121,963 miles
  • 2020 – 121,857 miles
  • 2019 – 116,064 miles
  • 2018 – 107,653 miles
  • 2017 – 99,142 miles
  • 2016 – 90,346 miles
  • 2015 – 67,970 miles
  • 2014 – 59,065 miles
  • 2013 – 52,994 miles
  • 2012 – 47,763 miles
  • 2011 – 42,569 miles
  • 2010 – 39,526 miles
  • 2009 – 33,227 miles
  • 2008 – 23,959 miles
  • 2007 – 17,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,728 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s monitoring recomanded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight dampness inside n/s headlamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,728 miles
    Test number
    449312433559
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s monitoring recomanded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail122,728 miles (-137)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,728 miles
    Test number
    676676816557
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s monitoring recomanded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass122,865 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    122,865 miles
    Test number
    541491207148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,624 miles (+661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,624 miles
    Test number
    407122547105
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass121,963 miles (+106)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,963 miles
    Test number
    995361198771
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components
  6. Pass121,857 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,857 miles
    Test number
    875658967410
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail121,852 miles (+5,788)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,852 miles
    Test number
    483405771744
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass116,064 miles (+8,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    116,064 miles
    Test number
    490840377323
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass107,653 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,653 miles
    Test number
    242634285518
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight dampness inside n/s headlamp
  10. Fail107,638 miles (+8,496)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,638 miles
    Test number
    984368852131
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight dampness inside n/s headlamp
  11. Pass99,142 miles (+8,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,142 miles
    Test number
    399842417203
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are worn close to wear indicators
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp has condensation in lamp
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass90,346 miles (+22,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,346 miles
    Test number
    982794783452
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp moist with condensation.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre showing signs of wear.
  13. Pass67,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,970 miles
    Test number
    935361155088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,970 miles (+8,905)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,970 miles
    Test number
    715881655097
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass59,065 miles (+6,071)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,065 miles
    Test number
    966800764059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,994 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,994 miles
    Test number
    436187253003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,763 miles (+5,194)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    47,763 miles
    Test number
    795434952099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,569 miles (+3,043)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,569 miles
    Test number
    555970871094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,526 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,526 miles
    Test number
    140979470069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,227 miles (+9,268)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,227 miles
    Test number
    811243289093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,959 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,959 miles
    Test number
    623898378028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,061 miles
    Test number
    180191277451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SOM 240

What vehicle is registration SOM 240 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SOM 240 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Mar 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SOM 240 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SOM 240 is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on SOM 240?
The MOT on SOM 240 is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SOM 240 done?
SOM 240 was recorded at 122,728 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,572 miles a year.
Has SOM 240 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SOM 240 has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on SOM 240 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SOM 240 find?
SOM 240 passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s monitoring recomanded.

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