Mercedes-Benz SL
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,973 cc
K21 TARMOT history
K21 TAR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SL first used on 14 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,610 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 95,610 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,643 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K21 TAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SL
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,973 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 14 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K21 TAR was last recorded at 95,610 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 2,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 93,043 miles · 16 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,567 miles
- Average per year
- 3,643 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 95,610 miles
- 2024 – 93,043 miles
- 2022 – 86,762 miles
- 2021 – 84,248 miles
- 2020 – 80,667 miles
- 2019 – 78,976 miles
- 2018 – 77,665 miles
- 2017 – 75,469 miles
- 2016 – 72,354 miles
- 2015 – 69,026 miles
- 2014 – 64,682 miles
- 2013 – 60,261 miles
- 2012 – 55,897 miles
- 2011 – 51,721 miles
- 2010 – 47,858 miles
- 2009 – 43,882 miles
- 2008 – 37,010 miles
- 2007 – 30,789 miles
- 2006 – 24,206 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,610 miles
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated in track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,610 miles (+2,567)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 95,610 miles
- Test number
- 691949168933
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated in track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass93,043 miles (+2,748)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 93,043 miles
- Test number
- 999116705634
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass90,295 miles (+3,533)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 90,295 miles
- Test number
- 172532833464
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,762 miles (+2,514)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 86,762 miles
- Test number
- 736984016082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,248 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 84,248 miles
- Test number
- 565039157562
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail84,241 miles (+14)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,241 miles
- Test number
- 241971230546
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail84,227 miles (+3,560)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,227 miles
- Test number
- 852599473152
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass80,667 miles (+50)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 80,667 miles
- Test number
- 253013556260
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail80,617 miles (+1,641)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,617 miles
- Test number
- 783933230422
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,976 miles (+1,311)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 78,976 miles
- Test number
- 106471287031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,665 miles (+2,196)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 77,665 miles
- Test number
- 650843183792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,469 miles (+3,115)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 75,469 miles
- Test number
- 465792276923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,354 miles (+3,328)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 72,354 miles
- Test number
- 554109888808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,026 miles (+4,344)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2016
- Odometer
- 69,026 miles
- Test number
- 485707825107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,682 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 64,682 miles
- Test number
- 669406734128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,680 miles (+4,419)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,680 miles
- Test number
- 658814434135
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass60,261 miles (+4,364)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 60,261 miles
- Test number
- 938967433163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,897 miles (+4,176)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 55,897 miles
- Test number
- 458267232173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,721 miles (+3,863)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 51,721 miles
- Test number
- 696833231146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,858 miles (+3,976)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2011
- Odometer
- 47,858 miles
- Test number
- 450697930166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,882 miles (+6,872)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2010
- Odometer
- 43,882 miles
- Test number
- 621841719180
- AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,010 miles (+6,221)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2009
- Odometer
- 37,010 miles
- Test number
- 983082928197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,789 miles (+6,583)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2008
- Odometer
- 30,789 miles
- Test number
- 772039127194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass24,206 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2007
- Odometer
- 24,206 miles
- Test number
- 170862536156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K21 TAR
- Does K21 TAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 TAR is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K21 TAR?
- The MOT on K21 TAR is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K21 TAR done?
- K21 TAR was recorded at 95,610 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,643 miles a year.
- Has K21 TAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K21 TAR has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on K21 TAR 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 TAR find?
- K21 TAR passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated in track control arm; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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