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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

L15 GRCMOT history

L15 GRC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
127,227 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 GRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 GRC was last recorded at 127,227 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 1,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,207 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,020 miles
Average per year
4,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,227 miles
  • 2025 – 126,207 miles
  • 2024 – 125,404 miles
  • 2023 – 124,188 miles
  • 2022 – 122,794 miles
  • 2021 – 121,590 miles
  • 2020 – 120,736 miles
  • 2019 – 118,671 miles
  • 2018 – 118,225 miles
  • 2017 – 114,242 miles
  • 2016 – 108,656 miles
  • 2015 – 103,845 miles
  • 2014 – 99,808 miles
  • 2013 – 94,145 miles
  • 2012 – 88,217 miles
  • 2011 – 81,280 miles
  • 2010 – 73,609 miles
  • 2009 – 67,167 miles
  • 2008 – 57,275 miles
  • 2007 – 43,593 miles
  • 2006 – 33,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,227 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,227 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    127,227 miles
    Test number
    131364423263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,207 miles (+803)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    126,207 miles
    Test number
    506165707263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass125,404 miles (+1,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    125,404 miles
    Test number
    750745792824
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass124,188 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    124,188 miles
    Test number
    914522241651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,183 miles (+1,389)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,183 miles
    Test number
    423027941893
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,794 miles (+1,204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    122,794 miles
    Test number
    193806312436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass121,590 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,590 miles
    Test number
    760130199521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,584 miles (+848)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,584 miles
    Test number
    243654772255
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to wishbone front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,736 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,736 miles
    Test number
    134954996400
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail120,730 miles (+2,059)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,730 miles
    Test number
    388636784001
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryM.I.L. illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass118,671 miles (+446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,671 miles
    Test number
    538172873653
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to underside preventing a full inspection of the steering ,suspension and braking components and mounting areas

  12. Pass118,225 miles (+3,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,225 miles
    Test number
    242649678747
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear subframe brace corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front subframe brace corroded

  13. Pass114,242 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    114,242 miles
    Test number
    983553332892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,235 miles (+5,579)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,235 miles
    Test number
    698157373199
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass108,656 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,656 miles
    Test number
    157842637425
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes heavily coated in waxoil

  16. Fail108,650 miles (+4,805)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,650 miles
    Test number
    460433055178
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes heavily coated in waxoil

  17. Pass103,845 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,845 miles
    Test number
    652845022363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded off
    • AdvisoryNearside rear body strengthening bar excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front body strengthening bar excessively corroded

  18. Fail103,845 miles (+4,037)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,845 miles
    Test number
    192582431889
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded off
    • AdvisoryNearside rear body strengthening bar excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front body strengthening bar excessively corroded

  19. Pass99,808 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,808 miles
    Test number
    789285054208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCondensation in offside headlamp
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded off
    • NoteOffside front bracing bar corroded

  20. Fail99,808 miles (+5,663)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,808 miles
    Test number
    389755954432
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCondensation in offside headlamp
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded off
    • NoteOffside front bracing bar corroded

  21. Pass94,145 miles (+5,928)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,145 miles
    Test number
    366331163224
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front headlamp misting

  22. Pass88,217 miles (+6,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    88,217 miles
    Test number
    675259272265
    • 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)

  23. Pass81,280 miles (+7,671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,280 miles
    Test number
    345396881294
    • NoteO/s wiper poor

  24. Pass73,609 miles (+6,442)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,609 miles
    Test number
    302934970443
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/S washer jet
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass67,167 miles (+9,892)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,167 miles
    Test number
    362831589267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,275 miles (+13,682)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,275 miles
    Test number
    364799688222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,593 miles (+10,561)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,593 miles
    Test number
    381618187421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    33,032 miles
    Test number
    563082896263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 GRC

Does L15 GRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 GRC is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 GRC?
The MOT on L15 GRC is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 GRC done?
L15 GRC was recorded at 127,227 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 4,734 miles a year.
Has L15 GRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 GRC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L15 GRC 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 GRC find?
L15 GRC passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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