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Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 2,298 cc

L111 SLRMOT history

L111 SLR is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
83,418 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 SLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 SLR was last recorded at 83,418 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 8,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,093 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,325 miles
Average per year
2,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,418 miles
  • 2025 – 75,093 miles
  • 2024 – 74,959 miles
  • 2023 – 74,043 miles
  • 2022 – 73,358 miles
  • 2020 – 72,821 miles
  • 2019 – 71,804 miles
  • 2018 – 69,984 miles
  • 2017 – 69,215 miles
  • 2016 – 67,771 miles
  • 2015 – 64,511 miles
  • 2014 – 62,200 miles
  • 2013 – 60,053 miles
  • 2012 – 58,275 miles
  • 2010 – 54,630 miles
  • 2009 – 49,895 miles
  • 2008 – 43,164 miles
  • 2007 – 42,115 miles
  • 2006 – 40,019 miles
  • 2005 – 38,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,418 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,418 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    83,418 miles
    Test number
    948652806406
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,418 miles (+8,325)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,418 miles
    Test number
    913101450813
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,093 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,093 miles
    Test number
    873518505136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,959 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    74,959 miles
    Test number
    439898228740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,043 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,043 miles
    Test number
    432519449708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,358 miles (+537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    73,358 miles
    Test number
    149451519294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass72,821 miles (+1,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,821 miles
    Test number
    647718691348
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass71,804 miles (+1,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,804 miles
    Test number
    172154602020
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass69,984 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,984 miles
    Test number
    319216423926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,215 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,215 miles
    Test number
    762394657465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,771 miles (+3,260)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,771 miles
    Test number
    699555950102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,511 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,511 miles
    Test number
    356951615195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,200 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,200 miles
    Test number
    157892134101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,053 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,053 miles
    Test number
    819299803117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,275 miles (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,275 miles
    Test number
    716702482074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,630 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,630 miles
    Test number
    164995120285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,895 miles (+6,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,895 miles
    Test number
    581717039256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass43,164 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,164 miles
    Test number
    412814928252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,115 miles (+6)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    42,115 miles
    Test number
    742214957342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 3mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 2.5mm
    • NoteRear exhaust safety strap broken

  20. Fail42,109 miles (+2,090)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,109 miles
    Test number
    203553857309
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 3mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 2.5mm
    • NoteRear exhaust safety strap broken

  21. Pass40,019 miles (+1,921)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    40,019 miles
    Test number
    784767446337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,098 miles (+18)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    38,098 miles
    Test number
    152385255354
    • NoteN\S\F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES 2MM
    • NoteO\S\F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES 3MM

  23. Fail38,080 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,080 miles
    Test number
    763968745377
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L111 SLR

Does L111 SLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 SLR is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 SLR?
The MOT on L111 SLR is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 SLR done?
L111 SLR was recorded at 83,418 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 2,251 miles a year.
Has L111 SLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 SLR has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L111 SLR 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 L111 SLR find?
L111 SLR passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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