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Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,796 cc

S21 RKEMOT history

S21 RKE is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 16 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 62,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S21 RKE red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
62,534 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 RKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
16 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 RKE was last recorded at 62,534 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,938 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
596 miles
Average per year
3,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,534 miles
  • 2025 – 61,938 miles
  • 2024 – 60,933 miles
  • 2023 – 60,088 miles
  • 2022 – 58,370 miles
  • 2021 – 52,165 miles
  • 2020 – 49,898 miles
  • 2019 – 45,833 miles
  • 2018 – 40,539 miles
  • 2017 – 36,180 miles
  • 2016 – 30,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,534 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,534 miles (+596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    62,534 miles
    Test number
    228493208824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front Anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
  2. Pass61,938 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    61,938 miles
    Test number
    370456311770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,933 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    60,933 miles
    Test number
    662364778735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,088 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,088 miles
    Test number
    348921084715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,370 miles
    Test number
    673663637991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,370 miles (+6,205)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,370 miles
    Test number
    556478197082
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass52,165 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    52,165 miles
    Test number
    518059113502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,898 miles (+4,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    49,898 miles
    Test number
    808390041915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass45,833 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,833 miles
    Test number
    188552026243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,539 miles (+4,359)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    40,539 miles
    Test number
    367251160380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,180 miles (+5,644)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    36,180 miles
    Test number
    346647783783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    30,536 miles
    Test number
    465095651791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 RKE

Does S21 RKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 RKE is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 RKE?
The MOT on S21 RKE is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 RKE done?
S21 RKE was recorded at 62,534 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 3,255 miles a year.
Has S21 RKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 RKE has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S21 RKE 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 RKE find?
S21 RKE passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front anti-roll bar linkage: ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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