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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,796 cc

L21 SERMOT history

L21 SER is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 67,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

L21 SER silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
67,082 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 SER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 SER was last recorded at 67,082 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,063 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
2,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,082 miles
  • 2024 – 66,531 miles
  • 2023 – 65,747 miles
  • 2022 – 64,922 miles
  • 2021 – 63,533 miles
  • 2020 – 62,381 miles
  • 2019 – 60,240 miles
  • 2018 – 59,089 miles
  • 2017 – 52,498 miles
  • 2016 – 49,268 miles
  • 2015 – 46,196 miles
  • 2014 – 42,507 miles
  • 2013 – 39,535 miles
  • 2012 – 37,494 miles
  • 2011 – 34,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,082 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    67,082 miles
    Test number
    248440724052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail67,082 miles (+19)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,082 miles
    Test number
    527880924021
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass67,063 miles (+532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    67,063 miles
    Test number
    479079876254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass66,531 miles (+784)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,531 miles
    Test number
    757107612226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,747 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,747 miles
    Test number
    442813496193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,922 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,922 miles
    Test number
    219488222947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,533 miles (+1,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,533 miles
    Test number
    399570604867
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass62,381 miles (+2,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,381 miles
    Test number
    612899882380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass60,240 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    60,240 miles
    Test number
    535232751977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,089 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    59,089 miles
    Test number
    747664179537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,073 miles (+6,575)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,073 miles
    Test number
    766279877186
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass52,498 miles (+3,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,498 miles
    Test number
    659469683952
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspesion arm balljoint rubber boot not seal when jacked up
  13. Pass49,268 miles (+3,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    49,268 miles
    Test number
    926968864831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass46,196 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,196 miles
    Test number
    566937345080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,507 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,507 miles
    Test number
    196004964423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,535 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,535 miles
    Test number
    915690973078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,494 miles (+3,093)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,494 miles
    Test number
    198918362489
    • NoteREAR TYRE TREADS STARTING TO GET DOWN
  18. Pass34,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,401 miles
    Test number
    866452751026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 SER

Does L21 SER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 SER is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 SER?
The MOT on L21 SER is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 SER done?
L21 SER was recorded at 67,082 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 2,140 miles a year.
Has L21 SER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 SER has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 SER 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 SER find?
L21 SER passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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