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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc

45 HWMOT history

45 HW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 42,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

45 HW 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 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
42,149 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
45 HW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

45 HW was last recorded at 42,149 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,478 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
671 miles
Average per year
1,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,149 miles
  • 2025 – 41,478 miles
  • 2023 – 39,928 miles
  • 2022 – 37,278 miles
  • 2019 – 36,384 miles
  • 2018 – 33,213 miles
  • 2017 – 31,770 miles
  • 2016 – 30,040 miles
  • 2015 – 28,043 miles
  • 2014 – 24,840 miles
  • 2013 – 20,730 miles
  • 2012 – 17,657 miles
  • 2011 – 15,524 miles
  • 2010 – 12,685 miles
  • 2008 – 10,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,149 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN FEED FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,149 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    42,149 miles
    Test number
    279194517674
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail42,148 miles (+670)1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,148 miles
    Test number
    488720530964
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass41,478 miles (+1,550)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    41,478 miles
    Test number
    724889325787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass39,928 miles (+2,650)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    39,928 miles
    Test number
    812985035234
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes perished/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass37,278 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    37,278 miles
    Test number
    689353737582
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN FEED FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail37,278 miles (+894)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,278 miles
    Test number
    847467798666
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN FEED FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass36,384 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    36,384 miles
    Test number
    686528853339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,213 miles (+1,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    33,213 miles
    Test number
    584894789611
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass31,770 miles (+1,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    31,770 miles
    Test number
    511661916569
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass30,040 miles (+1,997)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,040 miles
    Test number
    208768204601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass28,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,043 miles
    Test number
    969736065117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail28,043 miles (+3,203)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,043 miles
    Test number
    799296355171
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass24,840 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,840 miles
    Test number
    475734554152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,730 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,730 miles
    Test number
    969551943151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,657 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    17,657 miles
    Test number
    488909152187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail17,643 miles (+2,119)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,643 miles
    Test number
    707842952190
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass15,524 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,524 miles
    Test number
    566433731189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,685 miles (+2,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    12,685 miles
    Test number
    112661440061
    • 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)

  19. Pass10,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    10,248 miles
    Test number
    311617018231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 45 HW

What vehicle is registration 45 HW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 45 HW on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Jul 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 45 HW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 45 HW is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 45 HW?
The MOT on 45 HW is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 45 HW done?
45 HW was recorded at 42,149 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 1,769 miles a year.
Has 45 HW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 45 HW has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 45 HW 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 45 HW find?
45 HW passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside front side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; central rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; general under body corrosion, and 9 more.

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