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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,498 cc

K21 KALMOT history

K21 KAL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 37,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
37,761 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 KAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 KAL was last recorded at 37,761 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,761 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,761 miles
  • 2025 – 35,222 miles
  • 2024 – 32,112 miles
  • 2023 – 30,827 miles
  • 2022 – 29,744 miles
  • 2021 – 28,902 miles
  • 2019 – 25,383 miles
  • 2018 – 23,672 miles
  • 2017 – 22,215 miles
  • 2015 – 18,026 miles
  • 2014 – 15,206 miles
  • 2013 – 15,142 miles
  • 2012 – 7,451 miles
  • 2011 – 1,181 miles
  • 2010 – 1,173 miles
  • 2008 – 1,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,761 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    37,761 miles
    Test number
    213446006459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail37,761 miles (+2,539)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,761 miles
    Test number
    637327359153
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass35,222 miles (+3,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    35,222 miles
    Test number
    420618379468
    • 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))

  4. Pass32,112 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    32,112 miles
    Test number
    162170331806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,827 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    30,827 miles
    Test number
    529185318727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,744 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    29,744 miles
    Test number
    828936496113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,902 miles (+3,519)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    28,902 miles
    Test number
    644844536871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,383 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    25,383 miles
    Test number
    828997768336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,672 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,672 miles
    Test number
    718963127189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,215 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    22,215 miles
    Test number
    964278795346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,026 miles (+2,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    18,026 miles
    Test number
    154757897771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass15,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    15,206 miles
    Test number
    708584184186
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Fail15,206 miles (+64)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,206 miles
    Test number
    918603584109
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  14. Pass15,142 miles (+7,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    15,142 miles
    Test number
    636172143203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass7,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    7,451 miles
    Test number
    438182942144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail7,449 miles (+6,268)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,449 miles
    Test number
    257762842131
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass1,181 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    1,181 miles
    Test number
    436650331153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail1,173 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,173 miles
    Test number
    281642530164
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass1,173 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    1,173 miles
    Test number
    821742130109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass1,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    1,104 miles
    Test number
    821394948037
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about K21 KAL

Does K21 KAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 KAL is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 KAL?
The MOT on K21 KAL is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 KAL done?
K21 KAL was recorded at 37,761 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 2,018 miles a year.
Has K21 KAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 KAL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K21 KAL 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 KAL find?
K21 KAL passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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