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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

L30 MEKMOT history

L30 MEK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 6 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,344 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,963 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 MEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 MEK was last recorded at 138,344 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,342 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,963 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,344 miles
  • 2025 – 136,371 miles
  • 2024 – 135,199 miles
  • 2022 – 132,963 miles
  • 2021 – 131,851 miles
  • 2020 – 129,418 miles
  • 2019 – 123,398 miles
  • 2018 – 120,635 miles
  • 2017 – 118,771 miles
  • 2016 – 116,861 miles
  • 2015 – 113,753 miles
  • 2014 – 111,896 miles
  • 2013 – 108,132 miles
  • 2012 – 104,192 miles
  • 2010 – 84,073 miles
  • 2009 – 63,354 miles
  • 2008 – 43,683 miles
  • 2007 – 27,420 miles
  • 2006 – 24,555 miles
  • 2005 – 15,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,344 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,344 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,344 miles
    Test number
    652996109597
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail138,342 miles (+1,971)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,342 miles
    Test number
    893883928084
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass136,371 miles (+1,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,371 miles
    Test number
    657404007887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass135,199 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,199 miles
    Test number
    961215291592
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail135,197 miles (+2,234)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,197 miles
    Test number
    134705639545
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass132,963 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,963 miles
    Test number
    224272801073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass131,851 miles (+2,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,851 miles
    Test number
    413552723299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass129,418 miles (+6,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,418 miles
    Test number
    671053240206
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass123,398 miles (+2,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,398 miles
    Test number
    694459440795
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass120,635 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    120,635 miles
    Test number
    477701400082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,771 miles (+1,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,771 miles
    Test number
    812449209641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass116,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    116,861 miles
    Test number
    232236511065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,861 miles (+3,108)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,861 miles
    Test number
    974516847179
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bolt missing from clamp (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass113,753 miles (+1,857)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    113,753 miles
    Test number
    457442245171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,896 miles (+30)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    111,896 miles
    Test number
    469154874141
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges close to legal limit
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

  16. Fail111,866 miles (+3,734)1 dangerous4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,866 miles
    Test number
    286114664112
    • DangerousBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll rear brake pipes appear slightly corroded but covered in grease unable to assess clearly
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edges and close to legal limit
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

  17. Pass108,132 miles (+3,940)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,132 miles
    Test number
    608754943132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass104,192 miles (+4,107)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,192 miles
    Test number
    108843632119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCannot check rear brake pipes correctly due to grease
    • NoteNearside windscreen washer not working

  19. Fail100,085 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,085 miles
    Test number
    199046602021
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Pass100,085 miles (+16,012)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,085 miles
    Test number
    969096902079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,073 miles (+20,719)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    84,073 miles
    Test number
    744308740393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,354 miles (+19,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,354 miles
    Test number
    532354149334
    • 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)

  23. Pass43,683 miles (+16,263)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,683 miles
    Test number
    333672188418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,420 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,420 miles
    Test number
    714895077264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,555 miles (+9,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,555 miles
    Test number
    310725636454
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass15,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    15,246 miles
    Test number
    673344235289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 MEK

Does L30 MEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 MEK is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 MEK?
The MOT on L30 MEK is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 MEK done?
L30 MEK was recorded at 138,344 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 5,963 miles a year.
Has L30 MEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 MEK has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 MEK 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 L30 MEK find?
L30 MEK passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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