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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,295 cc

S21 BABMOT history

S21 BAB is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 54,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
54,637 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 BAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 BAB was last recorded at 54,637 miles on 26 May 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,626 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
1,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,637 miles
  • 2025 – 54,626 miles
  • 2024 – 54,579 miles
  • 2023 – 54,539 miles
  • 2022 – 54,398 miles
  • 2021 – 53,885 miles
  • 2020 – 53,829 miles
  • 2019 – 53,703 miles
  • 2018 – 53,172 miles
  • 2017 – 52,699 miles
  • 2016 – 51,485 miles
  • 2015 – 49,877 miles
  • 2014 – 48,437 miles
  • 2013 – 47,433 miles
  • 2012 – 46,313 miles
  • 2011 – 45,439 miles
  • 2010 – 44,282 miles
  • 2009 – 43,116 miles
  • 2007 – 34,606 miles
  • 2006 – 29,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,637 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,637 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    54,637 miles
    Test number
    514818268618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    54,626 miles
    Test number
    957470474386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail54,626 miles (+47)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,626 miles
    Test number
    481908075318
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass54,579 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    54,579 miles
    Test number
    153157028471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,539 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    54,539 miles
    Test number
    323829191589
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass54,398 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    54,398 miles
    Test number
    601535095969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail54,390 miles (+505)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,390 miles
    Test number
    464467378450
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking o/s rear area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass53,885 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    53,885 miles
    Test number
    995118135406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass53,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,829 miles
    Test number
    151482120172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,829 miles (+126)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,829 miles
    Test number
    630668150885
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass53,703 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,703 miles
    Test number
    540805876115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,172 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,172 miles
    Test number
    771921520734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,699 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,699 miles
    Test number
    238153630098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,485 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,485 miles
    Test number
    627514599523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,877 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,877 miles
    Test number
    896020575064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,437 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,437 miles
    Test number
    308990884087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,433 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,433 miles
    Test number
    136450883419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,313 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,313 miles
    Test number
    657747472032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,439 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,439 miles
    Test number
    209392681055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,282 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,282 miles
    Test number
    482852880036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,232 miles (+1,116)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,232 miles
    Test number
    360965070064
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass43,116 miles (+8,510)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,116 miles
    Test number
    144523289020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,606 miles
    Test number
    412325097025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,606 miles (+5,263)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,606 miles
    Test number
    911355097015
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass29,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,343 miles
    Test number
    400585396048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 BAB

Does S21 BAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 BAB is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 BAB?
The MOT on S21 BAB is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 BAB done?
S21 BAB was recorded at 54,637 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 1,256 miles a year.
Has S21 BAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 BAB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S21 BAB 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 S21 BAB find?
S21 BAB passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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