Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
L1 SLKMOT history
L1 SLK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,516 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 85,516 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,378 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 SLK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 2 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 SLK was last recorded at 85,516 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 84,514 miles · 9 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1,002 miles
- Average per year
- 2,378 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,516 miles
- 2025 – 80,686 miles
- 2024 – 78,445 miles
- 2023 – 74,954 miles
- 2022 – 70,803 miles
- 2021 – 69,854 miles
- 2020 – 68,932 miles
- 2019 – 67,604 miles
- 2018 – 66,194 miles
- 2017 – 65,306 miles
- 2016 – 64,162 miles
- 2015 – 63,061 miles
- 2014 – 61,904 miles
- 2013 – 60,379 miles
- 2012 – 56,986 miles
- 2011 – 54,634 miles
- 2010 – 52,161 miles
- 2009 – 47,952 miles
- 2008 – 44,806 miles
- 2007 – 40,691 miles
- 2006 – 37,753 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,516 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,516 miles (+1,002)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 85,516 miles
- Test number
- 269829674281
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail84,514 miles (+3,828)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,514 miles
- Test number
- 310612147399
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,686 miles (+2,241)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 80,686 miles
- Test number
- 805811750708
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,445 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 78,445 miles
- Test number
- 486274950407
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner diff seal slight seepage
Fail78,445 miles (+3,491)1 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,445 miles
- Test number
- 243607860365
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner diff seal slight seepage
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass74,954 miles (+4,151)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 74,954 miles
- Test number
- 790665980992
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass70,803 miles (+949)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 70,803 miles
- Test number
- 170675174934
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass69,854 miles (+922)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 69,854 miles
- Test number
- 814587980479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,932 miles (+1,328)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 68,932 miles
- Test number
- 703667963913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,604 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 67,604 miles
- Test number
- 821337282910
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail67,604 miles (+1,410)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,604 miles
- Test number
- 589308463864
- MajorAll direction indicators not working not flashing, staying on (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass66,194 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 66,194 miles
- Test number
- 767880077572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,194 miles (+888)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,194 miles
- Test number
- 831455926511
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broken (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp not working
Pass65,306 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 65,306 miles
- Test number
- 317801142362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,306 miles (+1,144)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,306 miles
- Test number
- 252712836398
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass64,162 miles (+1,101)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 64,162 miles
- Test number
- 583949321969
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,061 miles (+1,157)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 63,061 miles
- Test number
- 847778265013
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll tyres have cracks in tread
Pass61,904 miles (+1,525)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 61,904 miles
- Test number
- 179899774058
- NoteO/s/r tyre tread starting to crack
Pass60,379 miles (+3,393)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 60,379 miles
- Test number
- 206947873057
- NoteNearside wiper blade slightly smearing
- NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on tread
Pass56,986 miles (+2,352)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 56,986 miles
- Test number
- 919917062053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,634 miles (+2,473)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 54,634 miles
- Test number
- 589329261052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,161 miles (+4,209)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 52,161 miles
- Test number
- 373242680054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,952 miles (+2)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 47,952 miles
- Test number
- 652107379020
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and has damage to outer wall.
Fail47,950 miles (+3,144)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,950 miles
- Test number
- 164816979007
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and has damage to outer wall.
Pass44,806 miles (+4,115)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 44,806 miles
- Test number
- 293680378026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,691 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 40,691 miles
- Test number
- 211455377005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,691 miles (+2,938)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,691 miles
- Test number
- 102095177077
- FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Pass37,753 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 37,753 miles
- Test number
- 884823676095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 SLK
- Does L1 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 SLK is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 SLK?
- The MOT on L1 SLK 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 L1 SLK done?
- L1 SLK was recorded at 85,516 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 2,378 miles a year.
- Has L1 SLK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 SLK has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L1 SLK 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 L1 SLK find?
- L1 SLK passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.
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