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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

L23 MDBMOT history

L23 MDB is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
111,978 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 MDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 MDB was last recorded at 111,978 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,966 miles · 11 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
3,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,978 miles
  • 2024 – 111,800 miles
  • 2023 – 111,374 miles
  • 2022 – 111,126 miles
  • 2021 – 110,333 miles
  • 2020 – 109,523 miles
  • 2019 – 107,428 miles
  • 2018 – 107,247 miles
  • 2017 – 105,339 miles
  • 2016 – 103,494 miles
  • 2015 – 101,674 miles
  • 2014 – 99,960 miles
  • 2013 – 98,927 miles
  • 2012 – 97,409 miles
  • 2011 – 93,333 miles
  • 2010 – 87,177 miles
  • 2009 – 84,782 miles
  • 2008 – 75,708 miles
  • 2006 – 43,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,978 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view behind centre mirror (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorbers corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,978 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    111,978 miles
    Test number
    783441206713
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view behind centre mirror (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorbers corroded

  2. Fail111,966 miles (+166)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,966 miles
    Test number
    713541453621
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed has cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view behind centre mirror (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorbers corroded

  3. Pass111,800 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    111,800 miles
    Test number
    449586991546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,374 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    111,374 miles
    Test number
    483546754178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,126 miles (+793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    111,126 miles
    Test number
    853684736594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisey

  6. Pass110,333 miles (+810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    110,333 miles
    Test number
    692158449949
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy

  7. Pass109,523 miles (+2,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    109,523 miles
    Test number
    405852672584
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass107,428 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    107,428 miles
    Test number
    810275635973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,247 miles (+1,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,247 miles
    Test number
    462761726331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass105,339 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,339 miles
    Test number
    503458460805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,494 miles (+1,820)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,494 miles
    Test number
    774180763753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,674 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,674 miles
    Test number
    285039375082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,664 miles (+1,704)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,664 miles
    Test number
    538780975088
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass99,960 miles (+1,033)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,960 miles
    Test number
    478440094037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust brackets missing on down pipe by manifold
    • NotePlastic covers on sills

  15. Pass98,927 miles (+1,518)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,927 miles
    Test number
    427444063006
    • NoteCenter silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

  16. Fail97,409 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,409 miles
    Test number
    185802372037
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteDeteriorated exhaust.
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass97,409 miles (+4,076)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,409 miles
    Test number
    797622072093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteDeteriorated exhaust.
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass93,333 miles (+6,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,333 miles
    Test number
    377589761076
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass87,177 miles (+2,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,177 miles
    Test number
    862419780038
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass84,782 miles (+9,074)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,782 miles
    Test number
    192508879432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,708 miles (+32,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    75,708 miles
    Test number
    441475908271
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass43,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,505 miles
    Test number
    462576186230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 MDB

Does L23 MDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 MDB is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 MDB?
The MOT on L23 MDB is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 MDB done?
L23 MDB was recorded at 111,978 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 3,437 miles a year.
Has L23 MDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 MDB has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 MDB 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 L23 MDB find?
L23 MDB passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view behind centre mirror; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf; rear both rear shock absorbers corroded.

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