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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,796 cc

L21 HODMOT history

L21 HOD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Jul 2011. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 77,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

L21 HOD black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
77,833 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 HOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 HOD was last recorded at 77,833 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,732 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
101 miles
Average per year
5,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,833 miles
  • 2024 – 71,615 miles
  • 2023 – 65,360 miles
  • 2022 – 58,844 miles
  • 2021 – 56,512 miles
  • 2020 – 53,739 miles
  • 2019 – 47,707 miles
  • 2018 – 43,393 miles
  • 2017 – 35,978 miles
  • 2016 – 29,675 miles
  • 2015 – 24,708 miles
  • 2014 – 19,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,833 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,833 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    77,833 miles
    Test number
    970045554546
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail77,732 miles (+158)3 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,732 miles
    Test number
    364207184993
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before the flex to the central feed over the sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Before the flex to the central feed over the sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull body under try’s fitted not allowing for full inspiration of certain components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement very soon. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail77,574 miles (+5,959)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,574 miles
    Test number
    556301948131
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass71,615 miles (+6,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,615 miles
    Test number
    109087625952
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass65,360 miles (+6,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    65,360 miles
    Test number
    651289944383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass58,844 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    58,844 miles
    Test number
    492049325240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,512 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    56,512 miles
    Test number
    750136875950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,739 miles (+6,032)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    53,739 miles
    Test number
    911386387813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,707 miles (+4,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,707 miles
    Test number
    801173463577
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass43,393 miles (+7,415)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,393 miles
    Test number
    513858871196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,978 miles (+6,303)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,978 miles
    Test number
    523961645766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,675 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,675 miles
    Test number
    110098467329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,663 miles (+4,955)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,663 miles
    Test number
    302812386627
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  14. Pass24,708 miles (+4,802)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,708 miles
    Test number
    567973545106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,906 miles
    Test number
    635296194182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L21 HOD

Does L21 HOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 HOD expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 HOD?
The MOT on L21 HOD expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 HOD done?
L21 HOD was recorded at 77,833 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 5,192 miles a year.
Has L21 HOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 HOD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 HOD 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 L21 HOD find?
L21 HOD passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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