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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.

S21 HEL black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass50,801 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass50,801 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    50,801 miles
    Test number
    453755163722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass36,774 miles (+1,165)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    36,774 miles
    Test number
    827315334200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,609 miles (+3,682)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,609 miles
    Test number
    577101596854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass26,716 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    26,716 miles
    Test number
    708461109907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,792 miles (+6,128)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    21,792 miles
    Test number
    496318080946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,664 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    15,664 miles
    Test number
    292033955882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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!
  16. Pass13,113 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    13,113 miles
    Test number
    538721455093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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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