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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,796 cc

L24 VEEMOT history

L24 VEE is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 81,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

L24 VEE red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,154 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 VEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 VEE was last recorded at 81,154 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,154 miles · 23 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,154 miles
  • 2025 – 79,352 miles
  • 2024 – 76,138 miles
  • 2023 – 72,401 miles
  • 2022 – 68,541 miles
  • 2021 – 65,083 miles
  • 2020 – 62,474 miles
  • 2019 – 61,202 miles
  • 2018 – 58,904 miles
  • 2017 – 54,653 miles
  • 2016 – 50,165 miles
  • 2015 – 44,462 miles
  • 2014 – 37,030 miles
  • 2013 – 29,880 miles
  • 2012 – 21,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,154 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,154 miles
    Test number
    219461285398
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail81,154 miles (+1,802)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,154 miles
    Test number
    928644300194
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under trays (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass79,352 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,352 miles
    Test number
    261298301736
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail79,347 miles (+3,209)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,347 miles
    Test number
    953714856370
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass76,138 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,138 miles
    Test number
    502295738090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,115 miles (+3,714)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,115 miles
    Test number
    482712485203
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass72,401 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,401 miles
    Test number
    786559901556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,399 miles (+3,858)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,399 miles
    Test number
    488458715604
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass68,541 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,541 miles
    Test number
    136667078390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,356 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,356 miles
    Test number
    143976188351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Fail68,354 miles (+11)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,354 miles
    Test number
    113847141332
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking above diff (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. Fail68,343 miles (+3,260)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,343 miles
    Test number
    138030859586
    • DangerousCentral Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system over diff (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass65,083 miles (+2,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,083 miles
    Test number
    903544902213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass62,474 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,474 miles
    Test number
    718629449741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,202 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,202 miles
    Test number
    291333706305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,904 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,904 miles
    Test number
    791090113111
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  17. Fail58,904 miles (+4,251)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,904 miles
    Test number
    664091276586
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  18. Pass54,653 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,653 miles
    Test number
    424066562551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,165 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,165 miles
    Test number
    333852671635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,462 miles (+7,432)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,462 miles
    Test number
    286564453975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,030 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,030 miles
    Test number
    149888864208
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  22. Pass37,030 miles (+7,150)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,030 miles
    Test number
    759588364223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,880 miles (+8,011)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,880 miles
    Test number
    497290963201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    21,869 miles
    Test number
    307662522265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L24 VEE

Does L24 VEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 VEE is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 VEE?
The MOT on L24 VEE is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 VEE done?
L24 VEE was recorded at 81,154 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 4,248 miles a year.
Has L24 VEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 VEE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L24 VEE 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 L24 VEE find?
L24 VEE passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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