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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,295 cc

V11 SYLMOT history

V11 SYL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 28,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
28,591 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
979 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 SYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 SYL was last recorded at 28,591 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,591 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
979 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,591 miles
  • 2025 – 27,766 miles
  • 2024 – 26,862 miles
  • 2023 – 26,235 miles
  • 2022 – 25,881 miles
  • 2021 – 25,290 miles
  • 2020 – 25,239 miles
  • 2019 – 24,611 miles
  • 2018 – 24,093 miles
  • 2017 – 23,432 miles
  • 2016 – 22,612 miles
  • 2014 – 21,471 miles
  • 2013 – 19,883 miles
  • 2012 – 18,902 miles
  • 2011 – 17,000 miles
  • 2010 – 15,280 miles
  • 2009 – 13,964 miles
  • 2008 – 12,898 miles
  • 2007 – 11,640 miles
  • 2006 – 8,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,591 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underbody corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    28,591 miles
    Test number
    667813675250
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail28,591 miles (+825)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,591 miles
    Test number
    511083311432
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall cracking exposing cords 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall cracking exposing cords 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass27,766 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    27,766 miles
    Test number
    660235828170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  4. Fail27,763 miles (+901)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,763 miles
    Test number
    316137826717
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  5. Pass26,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    26,862 miles
    Test number
    682574893697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail26,862 miles (+627)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,862 miles
    Test number
    424510727141
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass26,235 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    26,235 miles
    Test number
    362147127043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail26,235 miles (+354)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,235 miles
    Test number
    810607231190
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass25,881 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    25,881 miles
    Test number
    265991433277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,290 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    25,290 miles
    Test number
    691087530889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,239 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    25,239 miles
    Test number
    844603102615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,238 miles (+627)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,238 miles
    Test number
    822473982258
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass24,611 miles (+518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    24,611 miles
    Test number
    762834781802
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres Cracking Slightly on Edges

  14. Pass24,093 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    24,093 miles
    Test number
    178216117084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,432 miles (+820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    23,432 miles
    Test number
    908252474562
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass22,612 miles (+1,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    22,612 miles
    Test number
    298554241350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass21,471 miles (+1,588)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    21,471 miles
    Test number
    785058734207
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox

  18. Pass19,883 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,883 miles
    Test number
    298883763426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,902 miles
    Test number
    979872852157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail18,902 miles (+1,902)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,902 miles
    Test number
    736892352146
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  21. Pass17,000 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,000 miles
    Test number
    808860871077
    • NoteRear tyrs cracking in tread

  22. Fail17,000 miles (+1,720)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,000 miles
    Test number
    819970071017
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass15,280 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,280 miles
    Test number
    710547960094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,964 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    13,964 miles
    Test number
    782712069064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,898 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    12,898 miles
    Test number
    482873268017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,640 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    11,640 miles
    Test number
    143241067428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass8,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    8,912 miles
    Test number
    192411966432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V11 SYL

Does V11 SYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V11 SYL is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V11 SYL?
The MOT on V11 SYL is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V11 SYL done?
V11 SYL was recorded at 28,591 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 979 miles a year.
Has V11 SYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 SYL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V11 SYL 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 V11 SYL find?
V11 SYL passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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