Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc
L15 DBNMOT history
L15 DBN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 33,177 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 33,177 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,381 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 DBN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 12 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 DBN was last recorded at 33,177 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 32,217 miles · 18 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 960 miles
- Average per year
- 1,381 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 33,177 miles
- 2025 – 32,217 miles
- 2024 – 31,207 miles
- 2023 – 30,172 miles
- 2022 – 28,880 miles
- 2021 – 26,267 miles
- 2020 – 25,475 miles
- 2019 – 23,095 miles
- 2018 – 20,405 miles
- 2017 – 17,155 miles
- 2016 – 16,510 miles
- 2015 – 15,074 miles
- 2014 – 14,958 miles
- 2013 – 14,235 miles
- 2012 – 13,836 miles
- 2011 – 12,969 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass33,177 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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 26 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass33,177 miles (+960)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 33,177 miles
- Test number
- 787848511449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,217 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 32,217 miles
- Test number
- 559968227193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,207 miles (+1,000)1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,207 miles
- Test number
- 653245353347
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security spring mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass31,207 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 31,207 miles
- Test number
- 692304911858
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail31,206 miles (+1,034)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,206 miles
- Test number
- 654367608959
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass30,172 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 30,172 miles
- Test number
- 657428961073
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail30,172 miles (+1,292)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,172 miles
- Test number
- 435979303498
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass28,880 miles (+2,613)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 28,880 miles
- Test number
- 156967957843
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass26,267 miles (+792)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 26,267 miles
- Test number
- 844695691408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,475 miles (+2,380)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 25,475 miles
- Test number
- 354506744592
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass23,095 miles (+2,690)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 23,095 miles
- Test number
- 590989287845
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass20,405 miles (+3,250)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 20,405 miles
- Test number
- 114964303078
- Advisory2 x Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces
- AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre wearing close to legal limit, perished & bold / close to cords on inner edge
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle
Pass17,155 miles (+645)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 17,155 miles
- Test number
- 260687694798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,510 miles (+1,436)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 16,510 miles
- Test number
- 698779422174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,074 miles (+116)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 15,074 miles
- Test number
- 388460711886
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre approaching legal limit
- AdvisoryParking brake could be better
Pass14,958 miles (+723)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 14,958 miles
- Test number
- 999984334224
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass14,235 miles (+399)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 14,235 miles
- Test number
- 235283553206
- NoteBRAKE PIPES UNDER PLASTIC FLOOR TRAYS NOT VISABLE
Pass13,836 miles (+867)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 13,836 miles
- Test number
- 445358042207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,969 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 12,969 miles
- Test number
- 365428131469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L15 DBN
- Does L15 DBN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 DBN is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L15 DBN?
- The MOT on L15 DBN is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L15 DBN done?
- L15 DBN was recorded at 33,177 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 1,381 miles a year.
- Has L15 DBN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 DBN has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L15 DBN 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 L15 DBN find?
- L15 DBN passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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