
Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,998 cc
S21 HELMOT history
S21 HEL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 50,801 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 50,801 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,151 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S21 HEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 4 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S21 HEL was last recorded at 50,801 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 1,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 49,663 miles · 30 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,138 miles
- Average per year
- 3,151 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 50,801 miles
- 2025 – 49,663 miles
- 2024 – 47,859 miles
- 2023 – 41,662 miles
- 2022 – 37,710 miles
- 2021 – 36,774 miles
- 2020 – 35,609 miles
- 2019 – 31,927 miles
- 2018 – 26,716 miles
- 2017 – 21,792 miles
- 2016 – 15,664 miles
- 2015 – 13,113 miles
- 2014 – 10,949 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 1 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass50,801 miles (+1,138)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 50,801 miles
- Test number
- 453755163722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,663 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 49,663 miles
- Test number
- 820914825689
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail49,657 miles (+1,798)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,657 miles
- Test number
- 291724066096
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass47,859 miles (+35)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 47,859 miles
- Test number
- 953284633881
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail47,824 miles (+6,162)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,824 miles
- Test number
- 448024642095
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,662 miles (+3,952)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 41,662 miles
- Test number
- 545982763416
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass37,710 miles (+936)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 37,710 miles
- Test number
- 814036232719
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective wipers juddering /slightly smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass36,774 miles (+1,165)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 36,774 miles
- Test number
- 827315334200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,609 miles (+3,682)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 35,609 miles
- Test number
- 577101596854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,927 miles (+31)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 31,927 miles
- Test number
- 539831968439
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail31,896 miles (+5,180)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,896 miles
- Test number
- 749717032596
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass26,716 miles (+4,924)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 26,716 miles
- Test number
- 708461109907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,792 miles (+6,128)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 21,792 miles
- Test number
- 496318080946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,664 miles (+1,004)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 15,664 miles
- Test number
- 292033955882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,660 miles (+1,547)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 14,660 miles
- Test number
- 690052020527
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has damage to the sidewall!
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has damage to the sidewall!
Pass13,113 miles (+2,164)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 13,113 miles
- Test number
- 538721455093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 10,949 miles
- Test number
- 796000364089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S21 HEL
- Does S21 HEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 HEL is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S21 HEL?
- The MOT on S21 HEL is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S21 HEL done?
- S21 HEL was recorded at 50,801 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 3,151 miles a year.
- Has S21 HEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S21 HEL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on S21 HEL 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 HEL find?
- S21 HEL passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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