Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,295 cc
L11 LVLMOT history
L11 LVL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,064 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 130,064 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,991 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L11 LVL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 7 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L11 LVL was last recorded at 130,064 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 130,051 miles · 1 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 2,991 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 130,064 miles
- 2024 – 130,036 miles
- 2023 – 129,969 miles
- 2022 – 129,505 miles
- 2021 – 128,702 miles
- 2020 – 127,233 miles
- 2019 – 126,459 miles
- 2018 – 125,693 miles
- 2017 – 125,327 miles
- 2016 – 123,226 miles
- 2015 – 121,514 miles
- 2014 – 120,395 miles
- 2013 – 118,444 miles
- 2012 – 115,378 miles
- 2011 – 112,878 miles
- 2010 – 108,428 miles
- 2009 – 103,938 miles
- 2008 – 98,965 miles
- 2007 – 90,050 miles
- 2006 – 77,399 miles
- 2005 – 70,229 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,064 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides
Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch ,near abs pump
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer shoulder
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,064 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 130,064 miles
- Test number
- 298415948484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,051 miles (+15)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,051 miles
- Test number
- 772885469394
- MajorAll direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative not flashing (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSide repeater incorrect colour offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))
Pass130,036 miles (+67)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 130,036 miles
- Test number
- 385880043928
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch , (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,969 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 129,969 miles
- Test number
- 559517775113
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch ,near abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Fail129,969 miles (+464)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,969 miles
- Test number
- 981651506399
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch ,near abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass129,505 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 129,505 miles
- Test number
- 976442881450
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail129,503 miles (+801)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,503 miles
- Test number
- 838061154594
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass128,702 miles (+1,469)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 128,702 miles
- Test number
- 867709571660
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass127,233 miles (+774)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 127,233 miles
- Test number
- 510650705786
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass126,459 miles (+766)4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 126,459 miles
- Test number
- 603428109010
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass125,693 miles (+366)4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 125,693 miles
- Test number
- 579436010474
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass125,327 miles (+2,101)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 125,327 miles
- Test number
- 356284976053
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens covers deteriorated (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush split (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass123,226 miles (+1,712)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 123,226 miles
- Test number
- 993554782459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,514 miles (+1,119)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 121,514 miles
- Test number
- 386718944567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,395 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,395 miles
- Test number
- 287942634395
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Pass120,395 miles (+1,951)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 120,395 miles
- Test number
- 936242134310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,444 miles (+3,066)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 118,444 miles
- Test number
- 287941433386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,378 miles (+2,500)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 115,378 miles
- Test number
- 186103632343
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass112,878 miles (+4,450)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 112,878 miles
- Test number
- 107410741308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,428 miles (+4,490)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 108,428 miles
- Test number
- 443363130331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,938 miles (+4,973)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 103,938 miles
- Test number
- 183748139396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,965 miles (+8,915)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 98,965 miles
- Test number
- 350646638306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,050 miles (+12,651)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 90,050 miles
- Test number
- 542038937351
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass77,399 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 77,399 miles
- Test number
- 580692336310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,399 miles (+7,170)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,399 miles
- Test number
- 414832836388
- FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass70,229 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 70,229 miles
- Test number
- 160686335374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,229 miles4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,229 miles
- Test number
- 372635835330
- FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L11 LVL
- Does L11 LVL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 LVL is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L11 LVL?
- The MOT on L11 LVL is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L11 LVL done?
- L11 LVL was recorded at 130,064 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,991 miles a year.
- Has L11 LVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L11 LVL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L11 LVL 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 LVL find?
- L11 LVL passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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