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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

T40 KLFMOT history

T40 KLF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 62,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
62,433 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 KLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 KLF was last recorded at 62,433 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 1,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,801 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,632 miles
Average per year
3,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,433 miles
  • 2024 – 60,801 miles
  • 2023 – 58,726 miles
  • 2022 – 56,920 miles
  • 2021 – 55,045 miles
  • 2020 – 53,785 miles
  • 2019 – 51,949 miles
  • 2018 – 49,297 miles
  • 2017 – 46,295 miles
  • 2016 – 42,595 miles
  • 2015 – 38,191 miles
  • 2014 – 32,815 miles
  • 2013 – 27,525 miles
  • 2012 – 22,095 miles
  • 2011 – 16,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,433 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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,433 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,433 miles
    Test number
    149139350537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,801 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,801 miles
    Test number
    959707664250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail60,764 miles (+2,038)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,764 miles
    Test number
    235856979031
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked in corner (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where meets flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass58,726 miles (+1,806)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,726 miles
    Test number
    275028085243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass56,920 miles (+1,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,920 miles
    Test number
    814033103407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe Corroded

  6. Pass55,045 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,045 miles
    Test number
    639590990048
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water Ingress (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail55,045 miles (+1,260)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,045 miles
    Test number
    613571977013
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water Ingress (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass53,785 miles (+1,836)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,785 miles
    Test number
    798220651912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,949 miles
    Test number
    499929449827
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail51,949 miles (+2,652)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,949 miles
    Test number
    289856175881
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass49,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,297 miles
    Test number
    328132733480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail49,297 miles (+3,002)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,297 miles
    Test number
    745997480986
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Advisory2 x nails in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre bald inside edge. cords not exposed

  13. Pass46,295 miles (+3,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,295 miles
    Test number
    413709085500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass42,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,595 miles
    Test number
    986821461735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,595 miles (+4,404)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,595 miles
    Test number
    948460158838
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass38,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,191 miles
    Test number
    674289611253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,191 miles (+5,376)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,191 miles
    Test number
    515380662761
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass32,815 miles (+5,290)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,815 miles
    Test number
    168142874209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,525 miles (+5,430)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,525 miles
    Test number
    349930573249
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass22,095 miles (+5,355)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,095 miles
    Test number
    926749062283
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

  21. Pass16,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,740 miles
    Test number
    328933471453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T40 KLF

Does T40 KLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T40 KLF is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T40 KLF?
The MOT on T40 KLF is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T40 KLF done?
T40 KLF was recorded at 62,433 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 3,251 miles a year.
Has T40 KLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 KLF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T40 KLF 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 T40 KLF find?
T40 KLF passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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