Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc
4 BAMMOT history
4 BAM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 127,784 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 127,784 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,163 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 4 BAM
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
4 BAM was last recorded at 127,784 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 127,542 miles · 1 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 242 miles
- Average per year
- 6,163 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,784 miles
- 2025 – 118,470 miles
- 2024 – 111,679 miles
- 2023 – 110,251 miles
- 2022 – 107,036 miles
- 2021 – 103,363 miles
- 2020 – 93,799 miles
- 2019 – 89,400 miles
- 2018 – 83,604 miles
- 2017 – 76,601 miles
- 2016 – 70,162 miles
- 2015 – 64,906 miles
- 2014 – 60,134 miles
- 2013 – 55,823 miles
- 2012 – 49,672 miles
- 2011 – 36,950 miles
- 2010 – 29,570 miles
- 2009 – 20,869 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,784 miles
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major5 MOTs, 2021–2026
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,784 miles (+242)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 127,784 miles
- Test number
- 300248728277
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail127,542 miles (+9,072)2 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,542 miles
- Test number
- 650966544326
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass118,470 miles (+523)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 118,470 miles
- Test number
- 708515968621
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail117,947 miles (+6,268)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,947 miles
- Test number
- 721994284080
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass111,679 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 111,679 miles
- Test number
- 688771631690
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,669 miles (+62)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,669 miles
- Test number
- 262758173713
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fail111,607 miles (+1,356)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,607 miles
- Test number
- 305491118486
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass110,251 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 110,251 miles
- Test number
- 218144989312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,247 miles (+3,211)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,247 miles
- Test number
- 995378655755
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure support both sides (6.1.2 (a))
Pass107,036 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 107,036 miles
- Test number
- 646015423986
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail107,031 miles (+3,668)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,031 miles
- Test number
- 608416540778
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail103,363 miles (+9,564)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,363 miles
- Test number
- 613188928600
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear fuel pipe corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass93,799 miles (+4,399)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 93,799 miles
- Test number
- 228931194472
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bind when vehicle jacked
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass89,400 miles (+5,796)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 89,400 miles
- Test number
- 268071557236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,604 miles (+7,003)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 83,604 miles
- Test number
- 557934232345
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
Fail76,601 miles (+1,374)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,601 miles
- Test number
- 937600327070
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear marked in yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass75,227 miles (+5,065)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 75,227 miles
- Test number
- 287328337658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,162 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 70,162 miles
- Test number
- 339427750040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge
Fail70,162 miles (+5,256)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,162 miles
- Test number
- 700642188147
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge
Pass64,906 miles (+4,772)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 64,906 miles
- Test number
- 288325155445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,134 miles (+4,311)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 60,134 miles
- Test number
- 948315614195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,823 miles (+6,151)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 55,823 miles
- Test number
- 589260123190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,672 miles (+64)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 49,672 miles
- Test number
- 335110112175
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail49,608 miles (+12,658)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,608 miles
- Test number
- 458918702132
- 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)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass36,950 miles (+7,380)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 36,950 miles
- Test number
- 829909401141
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCaster arm bushes perishing
- NoteTransmission oil leak
- NoteUndertrays fitted
Pass29,570 miles (+8,701)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 29,570 miles
- Test number
- 153639580020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,869 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 20,869 miles
- Test number
- 394471579081
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUndertrays fitted
Questions about 4 BAM
- What vehicle is registration 4 BAM currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 4 BAM on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2006. 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 4 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4 BAM is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 4 BAM?
- The MOT on 4 BAM is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 4 BAM done?
- 4 BAM was recorded at 127,784 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 6,163 miles a year.
- Has 4 BAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 4 BAM has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on 4 BAM 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 4 BAM find?
- 4 BAM passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.
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