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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 2,298 cc

L22 SLKMOT history

L22 SLK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 41,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2023
Mileage
41,618 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 SLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
10 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 SLK was last recorded at 41,618 miles on 23 Sept 2022, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,570 miles · 25 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 41,618 miles
  • 2021 – 41,570 miles
  • 2020 – 41,345 miles
  • 2019 – 40,510 miles
  • 2018 – 39,109 miles
  • 2017 – 39,106 miles
  • 2016 – 38,709 miles
  • 2015 – 38,093 miles
  • 2014 – 37,152 miles
  • 2013 – 36,683 miles
  • 2012 – 36,027 miles
  • 2011 – 34,707 miles
  • 2010 – 33,688 miles
  • 2009 – 32,628 miles
  • 2008 – 30,934 miles
  • 2007 – 29,535 miles
  • 2006 – 28,253 miles
  • 2005 – 25,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,618 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,618 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,618 miles
    Test number
    527831980649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass41,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    41,570 miles
    Test number
    609882179431
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail41,570 miles (+225)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,570 miles
    Test number
    173429978042
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass41,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,345 miles
    Test number
    208417822260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,345 miles (+835)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,345 miles
    Test number
    385312834054
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass40,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    40,510 miles
    Test number
    843549647484
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre damaged on sidewall and perished

  7. Fail40,510 miles (+1,401)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,510 miles
    Test number
    443823221812
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre damaged on sidewall and perished

  8. Pass39,109 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,109 miles
    Test number
    254858099167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting fractured

  9. Fail39,109 miles (+3)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,109 miles
    Test number
    662485047688
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting fractured

  10. Fail39,106 miles (+397)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,106 miles
    Test number
    530057978400
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass38,709 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    38,709 miles
    Test number
    797365320341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  12. Fail38,709 miles (+616)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,709 miles
    Test number
    565166172595
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  13. Pass38,093 miles (+941)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,093 miles
    Test number
    102999820554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass37,152 miles (+469)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    37,152 miles
    Test number
    236917734376
    • NoteExhaust front bracket corroded and broken
    • NoteNear and offside front brake pipes corroded
    • NoteOil leak at rear differential
    • NoteRear brakes fluctuating slightly

  15. Pass36,683 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,683 miles
    Test number
    886023043327
    • NoteNear and offside front brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear brakes juddering slightly

  16. Fail36,683 miles (+656)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,683 miles
    Test number
    468803943470
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNear and offside front brake pipes corroded
    • NoteRear brakes juddering slightly

  17. Pass36,027 miles (+1,320)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,027 miles
    Test number
    479405042335
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded and broken
    • NoteHoneycomb effect on registration plates
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brakes juddering slightly

  18. Pass34,707 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,707 miles
    Test number
    315977541370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,688 miles24 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,688 miles
    Test number
    133530150380
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN
    • NoteBOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF
    • NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL
    • NoteOIL LEAK AT REAR DIFF
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTHE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.I.E FLOOR AREA HAS BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL
    • NoteVEHICLE TESTED IN COLD AND ICEY CONDITIONS

  20. Fail33,688 miles (+1,060)2 failures24 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,688 miles
    Test number
    844680250311
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN
    • NoteBOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF
    • NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL
    • NoteOIL LEAK AT REAR DIFF
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTHE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.I.E FLOOR AREA HAS BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL
    • NoteVEHICLE TESTED IN COLD AND ICEY CONDITIONS

  21. Pass32,628 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,628 miles
    Test number
    764682649390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,934 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,934 miles
    Test number
    690643648341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,535 miles (+1,282)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    29,535 miles
    Test number
    343628537304
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN CHECKED..APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AS PER THE M.O.T MANUAL
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE FRONT COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED..BUT BOTH SPRINGS ARE COMPLETE

  24. Pass28,253 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    28,253 miles
    Test number
    212919236317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    25,381 miles
    Test number
    841306935304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 SLK

Does L22 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L22 SLK expired on 22 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L22 SLK?
The MOT on L22 SLK expired on 22 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L22 SLK done?
L22 SLK was recorded at 41,618 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2022, an average of 966 miles a year.
Has L22 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 SLK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L22 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 L22 SLK find?
L22 SLK passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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