Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc
L1 TEKMOT history
L1 TEK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 67,070 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 67,070 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,892 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L1 TEK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 20 Feb 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L1 TEK was last recorded at 67,070 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Dec 2023: 52,926 miles, lower than 52,927 miles on 27 Nov 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 67,070 miles · 1 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,892 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 67,070 miles
- 2025 – 60,711 miles
- 2024 – 52,950 miles
- 2023 – 52,926 miles
- 2022 – 42,449 miles
- 2021 – 35,067 miles
- 2020 – 32,707 miles
- 2019 – 30,933 miles
- 2018 – 29,384 miles
- 2017 – 27,208 miles
- 2016 – 19,621 miles
- 2015 – 18,222 miles
- 2014 – 16,206 miles
- 2013 – 14,408 miles
- 2012 – 11,493 miles
- 2011 – 9,537 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass67,070 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major4 MOTs, 2023–2026
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass67,070 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 67,070 miles
- Test number
- 887103382079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail67,070 miles (+6,359)2 major3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,070 miles
- Test number
- 887661520524
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass60,711 miles (+940)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2026
- Odometer
- 60,711 miles
- Test number
- 741125273662
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,771 miles (+6,821)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,771 miles
- Test number
- 891214606515
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms poor cond
- AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on rear subframe
- AdvisoryPad warning lamp on , front sensor missing
Pass52,950 miles (+24)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 52,950 miles
- Test number
- 243263769790
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fail52,926 miles (-1)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,926 miles
- Test number
- 103832408159
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail52,927 miles (+10,478)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,927 miles
- Test number
- 743317547472
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass42,449 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 42,449 miles
- Test number
- 322793329464
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail42,447 miles (+7,380)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,447 miles
- Test number
- 540787074514
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass35,067 miles (+2,360)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 35,067 miles
- Test number
- 215882023696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,707 miles (+1,774)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 32,707 miles
- Test number
- 290938878246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,933 miles (+1,549)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 30,933 miles
- Test number
- 114638950364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,384 miles (+2,176)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 29,384 miles
- Test number
- 839233637141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,208 miles (+7,587)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 27,208 miles
- Test number
- 404296556290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,621 miles (+1,399)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 19,621 miles
- Test number
- 343838035683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,222 miles (+2,016)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 18,222 miles
- Test number
- 968396663178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,206 miles (+1,798)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 16,206 miles
- Test number
- 416600204421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,408 miles (+2,915)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 14,408 miles
- Test number
- 185531713323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,493 miles (+1,956)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 11,493 miles
- Test number
- 339294402318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,537 miles (+1,625)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 9,537 miles
- Test number
- 437809911310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 7,912 miles
- Test number
- 119960981448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L1 TEK
- Does L1 TEK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 TEK is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L1 TEK?
- The MOT on L1 TEK is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L1 TEK done?
- L1 TEK was recorded at 67,070 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 3,892 miles a year.
- Has L1 TEK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L1 TEK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L1 TEK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L1 TEK find?
- L1 TEK passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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