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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

L13 SECMOT history

L13 SEC is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 49,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
49,596 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 SEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 SEC was last recorded at 49,596 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,279 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
317 miles
Average per year
1,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,596 miles
  • 2025 – 49,279 miles
  • 2024 – 48,593 miles
  • 2023 – 47,835 miles
  • 2022 – 47,504 miles
  • 2021 – 44,205 miles
  • 2020 – 42,628 miles
  • 2019 – 40,741 miles
  • 2018 – 38,881 miles
  • 2017 – 38,736 miles
  • 2016 – 38,122 miles
  • 2015 – 37,403 miles
  • 2014 – 36,585 miles
  • 2013 – 35,334 miles
  • 2012 – 33,937 miles
  • 2011 – 32,795 miles
  • 2010 – 30,258 miles
  • 2009 – 27,412 miles
  • 2008 – 24,410 miles
  • 2007 – 22,028 miles
  • 2006 – 18,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,596 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracks 225/50/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225/50/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,596 miles (+317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    49,596 miles
    Test number
    531079353477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass49,279 miles (+686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    49,279 miles
    Test number
    418406060225
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass48,593 miles (+758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    48,593 miles
    Test number
    967678467381
    • AdvisoryCentral slight play in steering damper.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass47,835 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    47,835 miles
    Test number
    297154292975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracks 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail47,824 miles (+320)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,824 miles
    Test number
    674544819372
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracks 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass47,504 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    47,504 miles
    Test number
    285185605259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Fail47,448 miles (+3,243)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,448 miles
    Test number
    510187268411
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass44,205 miles (+1,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    44,205 miles
    Test number
    711059312007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass42,628 miles (+1,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    42,628 miles
    Test number
    287997644761
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass40,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,741 miles
    Test number
    697430581298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,741 miles (+1,860)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,741 miles
    Test number
    105574516233
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  12. Pass38,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    38,881 miles
    Test number
    772128085381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,881 miles (+145)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,881 miles
    Test number
    710746129791
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass38,736 miles (+614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    38,736 miles
    Test number
    944445823870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass38,122 miles (+719)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,122 miles
    Test number
    827750836477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,403 miles (+818)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    37,403 miles
    Test number
    325135895137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass36,585 miles (+1,251)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    36,585 miles
    Test number
    218041694496
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBas/esp light intermittent but not illuminated during test

  18. Pass35,334 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,334 miles
    Test number
    199369983140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,937 miles (+1,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    33,937 miles
    Test number
    539747082117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass32,795 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,795 miles
    Test number
    736340791156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,258 miles (+2,846)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,258 miles
    Test number
    813218080179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,412 miles (+3,002)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,412 miles
    Test number
    511882999123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,410 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,410 miles
    Test number
    542255188109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,028 miles (+3,133)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,028 miles
    Test number
    912230797114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    18,895 miles
    Test number
    700504296199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 SEC

Does L13 SEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 SEC is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 SEC?
The MOT on L13 SEC is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 SEC done?
L13 SEC was recorded at 49,596 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 1,534 miles a year.
Has L13 SEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 SEC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L13 SEC 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 L13 SEC find?
L13 SEC passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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