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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

27 RAMOT history

27 RA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 61,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

27 RA silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
61,498 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
27 RA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

27 RA was last recorded at 61,498 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,816 miles · 24 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
682 miles
Average per year
2,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,498 miles
  • 2021 – 60,816 miles
  • 2019 – 59,986 miles
  • 2018 – 56,081 miles
  • 2017 – 49,142 miles
  • 2016 – 47,615 miles
  • 2015 – 45,977 miles
  • 2014 – 43,284 miles
  • 2013 – 39,186 miles
  • 2012 – 34,873 miles
  • 2011 – 32,143 miles
  • 2009 – 30,018 miles
  • 2008 – 25,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,498 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,498 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    61,498 miles
    Test number
    973174200890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,816 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,816 miles
    Test number
    362606536090
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail60,789 miles (+803)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,789 miles
    Test number
    599886037476
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake back plate badly corroded and partially insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate badly corroded and partially insecure

  4. Pass59,986 miles (+3,905)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,986 miles
    Test number
    998569824974
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,081 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,081 miles
    Test number
    713504493006
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass56,042 miles (+6,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,042 miles
    Test number
    619439974112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Pass49,142 miles (+1,527)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,142 miles
    Test number
    751230098832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,615 miles (+1,638)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,615 miles
    Test number
    981588771929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,977 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,977 miles
    Test number
    748702905037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    43,284 miles
    Test number
    298751624077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,284 miles (+4,098)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,284 miles
    Test number
    266220624013
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass39,186 miles (+4,313)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,186 miles
    Test number
    719581153035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWill need tracking with tyres

  13. Pass34,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,873 miles
    Test number
    327695722021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,873 miles (+2,730)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,873 miles
    Test number
    128740712006
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass32,143 miles (+2,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,143 miles
    Test number
    257654201057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass30,018 miles (+4,354)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,018 miles
    Test number
    604628749329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front foglamp lense cracked
    • NoteRear number plate starting to split, still able to read
    • NoteSRS warning lamp on (airbag)

  17. Pass25,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    25,664 miles
    Test number
    522826868362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about 27 RA

What vehicle is registration 27 RA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 27 RA on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Jan 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 27 RA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 27 RA is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 27 RA?
The MOT on 27 RA is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 27 RA done?
27 RA was recorded at 61,498 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 2,076 miles a year.
Has 27 RA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 27 RA has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on 27 RA 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 27 RA find?
27 RA passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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