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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

ELS 20MOT history

ELS 20 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 31,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
31,114 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ELS 20
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ELS 20 was last recorded at 31,114 miles on 15 May 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,102 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,114 miles
  • 2017 – 31,088 miles
  • 2014 – 29,982 miles
  • 2013 – 28,982 miles
  • 2011 – 28,640 miles
  • 2006 – 28,640 miles
  • 2005 – 26,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,114 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,114 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    31,114 miles
    Test number
    161626286862
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Fail31,102 miles (+14)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,102 miles
    Test number
    661209065700
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass31,088 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    31,088 miles
    Test number
    136172402789
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in treads

  4. Fail31,088 miles (+1,106)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,088 miles
    Test number
    469867158958
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking in treads

  5. Pass29,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,982 miles
    Test number
    969387114051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail29,982 miles (+1,000)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,982 miles
    Test number
    919027514097
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  7. Pass28,982 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,982 miles
    Test number
    985605913024
    • NoteAll discs rusty.

  8. Fail28,979 miles (+339)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,979 miles
    Test number
    687901713073
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAll discs rusty.
    • NoteBAS/ESP light on.
    • NoteEngine man. light on.

  9. Pass28,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,640 miles
    Test number
    339308811325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,640 miles (+2,490)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    28,640 miles
    Test number
    501209036392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass26,150 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    26,150 miles
    Test number
    543836225336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about ELS 20

What vehicle is registration ELS 20 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ELS 20 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Dec 2000. 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 ELS 20 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ELS 20 is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on ELS 20?
The MOT on ELS 20 is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ELS 20 done?
ELS 20 was recorded at 31,114 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 242 miles a year.
Has ELS 20 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ELS 20 has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on ELS 20 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 ELS 20 find?
ELS 20 passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust corroded; exhaust heat shield loose; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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