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Red · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

K21 HRMMOT history

K21 HRM is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Jun 2013. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 87,319 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

K21 HRM red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2026
Mileage
87,319 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 HRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K21 HRM was last recorded at 87,319 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 11,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,444 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11,875 miles
Average per year
5,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,319 miles
  • 2025 – 75,444 miles
  • 2024 – 66,672 miles
  • 2023 – 60,480 miles
  • 2022 – 55,075 miles
  • 2021 – 49,116 miles
  • 2019 – 44,380 miles
  • 2018 – 40,996 miles
  • 2017 – 36,650 miles
  • 2016 – 31,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail87,319 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed in addition to worn @ 3mm and worn smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall in addition to worn @ 3mm and worn smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tracking arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tracking arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 26 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail87,319 miles (+11,875)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,319 miles
    Test number
    480933102482
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed in addition to worn @ 3mm and worn smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall in addition to worn @ 3mm and worn smooth inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tracking arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tracking arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass75,444 miles (+8,772)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    75,444 miles
    Test number
    517031100637
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass66,672 miles (+6,192)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    66,672 miles
    Test number
    857002098588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,480 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,480 miles
    Test number
    322901773725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,539 miles (+4,464)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,539 miles
    Test number
    863544940476
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (STRONG ADVISES) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inners (STRONG ADVISES) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators and multiple cuts on outer sidewall (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass55,075 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    55,075 miles
    Test number
    221006449644
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail55,035 miles (+5,919)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,035 miles
    Test number
    418857222430
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass49,116 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,116 miles
    Test number
    887257139507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,380 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,380 miles
    Test number
    246883102406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,996 miles (+4,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    40,996 miles
    Test number
    114212340864
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge, damage to sidewall, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass36,650 miles (+4,898)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    36,650 miles
    Test number
    908673595383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryMinor chips in windscreen
  12. Pass31,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,752 miles
    Test number
    768035157824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 HRM

Does K21 HRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K21 HRM expired on 29 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K21 HRM?
The MOT on K21 HRM expired on 29 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K21 HRM done?
K21 HRM was recorded at 87,319 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 5,475 miles a year.
Has K21 HRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 HRM has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K21 HRM 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 K21 HRM find?
K21 HRM failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front inner tyre has ply or cords exposed in addition to worn @ 3mm and worn smooth inner and outer edges; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; nearside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush, and 7 more.

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