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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

T12 LEAMOT history

T12 LEA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 144,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
144,218 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 LEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 LEA was last recorded at 144,218 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 2,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,427 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,791 miles
Average per year
6,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,218 miles
  • 2025 – 141,427 miles
  • 2024 – 138,303 miles
  • 2023 – 131,901 miles
  • 2022 – 126,280 miles
  • 2021 – 120,480 miles
  • 2020 – 118,591 miles
  • 2019 – 112,433 miles
  • 2018 – 105,877 miles
  • 2017 – 99,042 miles
  • 2016 – 90,901 miles
  • 2015 – 82,708 miles
  • 2014 – 75,118 miles
  • 2013 – 68,235 miles
  • 2012 – 60,283 miles
  • 2011 – 52,512 miles
  • 2010 – 46,094 miles
  • 2009 – 39,194 miles
  • 2008 – 31,695 miles
  • 2007 – 25,800 miles
  • 2006 – 22,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,218 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    144,218 miles
    Test number
    981579725997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,218 miles (+2,791)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,218 miles
    Test number
    639707659200
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass141,427 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    141,427 miles
    Test number
    524393363743
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail141,427 miles (+3,124)4 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,427 miles
    Test number
    684200642965
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass138,303 miles (+6,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    138,303 miles
    Test number
    967839093899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass131,901 miles (+5,621)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    131,901 miles
    Test number
    956719879911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,280 miles (+5,800)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    126,280 miles
    Test number
    520028776432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,480 miles
    Test number
    679539713978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,480 miles (+1,889)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,480 miles
    Test number
    799357610405
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass118,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    118,591 miles
    Test number
    672369078925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,591 miles (+6,158)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,591 miles
    Test number
    812315996482
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass112,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,433 miles
    Test number
    270397758080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,433 miles (+6,556)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,433 miles
    Test number
    930500312832
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass105,877 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,877 miles
    Test number
    744147728396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,042 miles
    Test number
    639187811730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,042 miles (+8,141)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,042 miles
    Test number
    839565676076
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass90,901 miles (+8,193)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,901 miles
    Test number
    983432009015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,708 miles (+7,590)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,708 miles
    Test number
    197843115162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,118 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,118 miles
    Test number
    689964314189
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass75,118 miles (+6,883)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,118 miles
    Test number
    968814514156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,235 miles
    Test number
    657873443146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    705003043196
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass60,283 miles (+7,771)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,283 miles
    Test number
    687354192041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,512 miles (+6,418)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,512 miles
    Test number
    208401991028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,094 miles (+6,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,094 miles
    Test number
    261605400448
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass39,194 miles (+7,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,194 miles
    Test number
    222477209454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass31,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,695 miles
    Test number
    693469208151
    • AdvisoryCentre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  28. Fail31,695 miles (+5,895)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,695 miles
    Test number
    642299908104
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  29. Pass25,800 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,800 miles
    Test number
    653087417119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass22,629 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    22,629 miles
    Test number
    912223696006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T12 LEA

Does T12 LEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 LEA is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 LEA?
The MOT on T12 LEA is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 LEA done?
T12 LEA was recorded at 144,218 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 6,024 miles a year.
Has T12 LEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 LEA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T12 LEA 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 T12 LEA find?
T12 LEA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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