Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc
L11 LDKMOT history
L11 LDK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 25 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 162,805 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 162,805 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,109 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L11 LDK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 25 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L11 LDK was last recorded at 162,805 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 162,748 miles · 11 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 57 miles
- Average per year
- 5,109 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,805 miles
- 2025 – 162,527 miles
- 2024 – 162,125 miles
- 2023 – 161,592 miles
- 2022 – 161,225 miles
- 2021 – 160,831 miles
- 2020 – 160,338 miles
- 2019 – 159,765 miles
- 2018 – 159,194 miles
- 2017 – 156,060 miles
- 2016 – 146,968 miles
- 2015 – 135,646 miles
- 2014 – 128,504 miles
- 2013 – 121,389 miles
- 2012 – 115,980 miles
- 2011 – 110,668 miles
- 2010 – 104,250 miles
- 2009 – 93,970 miles
- 2008 – 83,601 miles
- 2007 – 74,376 miles
- 2006 – 60,530 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,805 miles
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides n/s & o/sRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,805 miles (+57)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 162,805 miles
- Test number
- 747782989689
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides n/s & o/s
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail162,748 miles (+221)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,748 miles
- Test number
- 181429958937
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Both sides n/s & o/s (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides n/s & o/s
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,527 miles (+402)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 162,527 miles
- Test number
- 360163804357
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass162,125 miles (+533)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 162,125 miles
- Test number
- 723128992908
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear brake pipes
- AdvisoryMovement in both front outer antiroll bar bushes
Pass161,592 miles (+367)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 161,592 miles
- Test number
- 142781429484
- MinorNearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs wire - touching drive shaft - not clipped in (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective part of clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,225 miles (+394)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 161,225 miles
- Test number
- 506640928459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,831 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 160,831 miles
- Test number
- 393907780561
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail160,817 miles (+15)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,817 miles
- Test number
- 595735983282
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail160,802 miles (+464)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,802 miles
- Test number
- 509274397691
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind the rear bumper . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass160,338 miles (+573)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 160,338 miles
- Test number
- 311019795028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass159,765 miles (+571)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 159,765 miles
- Test number
- 243027160140
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisorySlight play, steering system, (collective)
- AdvisoryUnder side, gear selector plastic cover damaged
Pass159,194 miles (+3,134)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 159,194 miles
- Test number
- 158784666463
- AdvisoryGear selector unit damaged (under side)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heat shield loose
- AdvisorySteering system, slight play
- AdvisoryUnder tray, fouling/touching prop/drive shaft
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass156,060 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 156,060 miles
- Test number
- 786267996464
- AdvisorySlight play front hubs
- AdvisorySlight play in steering
Fail156,059 miles (+9,091)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,059 miles
- Test number
- 957468904194
- DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisorySlight play front hubs
- AdvisorySlight play in steering
Pass146,968 miles (+11,322)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 146,968 miles
- Test number
- 627944472180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass135,646 miles (+7,142)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 135,646 miles
- Test number
- 747652525236
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass128,504 miles (+7,115)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 128,504 miles
- Test number
- 339297824294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,389 miles (+127)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 121,389 miles
- Test number
- 348549363180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,262 miles (+5,282)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,262 miles
- Test number
- 167867053108
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteNearside front tyre outer edge worn
Fail115,980 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,980 miles
- Test number
- 269199472429
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass115,980 miles (+5,312)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 115,980 miles
- Test number
- 468919172151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,668 miles (+6,418)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 110,668 miles
- Test number
- 318012791114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,250 miles (+10,280)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 104,250 miles
- Test number
- 683846590128
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteRear number plate starting to distort
Pass93,970 miles (+10,369)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 93,970 miles
- Test number
- 130379599118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,601 miles (+9,225)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 83,601 miles
- Test number
- 723243078158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,376 miles (+13,846)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 74,376 miles
- Test number
- 763945397144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,530 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 60,530 miles
- Test number
- 950856296112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L11 LDK
- Does L11 LDK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 LDK is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L11 LDK?
- The MOT on L11 LDK is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L11 LDK done?
- L11 LDK was recorded at 162,805 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 5,109 miles a year.
- Has L11 LDK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L11 LDK has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L11 LDK 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 L11 LDK find?
- L11 LDK passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides n/s & o/s; oil leak, but not excessive.
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