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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

789 ACVMOT history

789 ACV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

789 ACV silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,048 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
789 ACV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

789 ACV was last recorded at 96,048 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,046 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,048 miles
  • 2024 – 96,019 miles
  • 2023 – 95,997 miles
  • 2022 – 95,923 miles
  • 2021 – 95,879 miles
  • 2020 – 95,615 miles
  • 2019 – 93,951 miles
  • 2018 – 90,248 miles
  • 2017 – 86,682 miles
  • 2016 – 83,340 miles
  • 2015 – 73,117 miles
  • 2014 – 57,623 miles
  • 2013 – 46,732 miles
  • 2012 – 41,969 miles
  • 2011 – 38,528 miles
  • 2010 – 33,629 miles
  • 2009 – 28,949 miles
  • 2008 – 24,537 miles
  • 2007 – 19,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,048 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened In very poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,048 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,048 miles
    Test number
    494972274419
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened In very poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail96,046 miles (+27)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,046 miles
    Test number
    839753892576
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened In very poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,019 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,019 miles
    Test number
    740715346289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,016 miles (+19)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,016 miles
    Test number
    789473918426
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass95,997 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,997 miles
    Test number
    641774154517
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail95,986 miles (+63)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,986 miles
    Test number
    620374969529
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass95,923 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,923 miles
    Test number
    436746410115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,879 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,879 miles
    Test number
    386829088914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,869 miles (+254)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,869 miles
    Test number
    207703016187
    • MajorNearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit fog light (4.11 (c) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working

  10. Pass95,615 miles (+1,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,615 miles
    Test number
    202420127156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wheel rim slightly damaged

  11. Pass93,951 miles (+3,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,951 miles
    Test number
    308337128441
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to limit
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn

  12. Pass90,248 miles (+3,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,248 miles
    Test number
    703473547837
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass86,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,682 miles
    Test number
    779649866705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,682 miles (+3,342)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,682 miles
    Test number
    463903205707
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass83,340 miles (+10,223)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,340 miles
    Test number
    154216150584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,117 miles (+15,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,117 miles
    Test number
    492452635785
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  17. Pass57,623 miles (+10,891)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,623 miles
    Test number
    197297914342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,732 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    46,732 miles
    Test number
    448287043451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,889 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,889 miles
    Test number
    217923813477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,969 miles (+3,441)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,969 miles
    Test number
    615480352165
    • NoteN/S/R tyre 2.5 mm and cracking on tread pattern.
    • NoteO/S/R tyre 2.5 mm and cracking on the inner sidewall.

  21. Pass38,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,528 miles
    Test number
    517457681293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,528 miles (+4,899)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,528 miles
    Test number
    759507181214
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass33,629 miles (+4,680)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,629 miles
    Test number
    393153160302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,949 miles (+4,412)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,949 miles
    Test number
    373098649362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,537 miles (+5,508)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,537 miles
    Test number
    604717158393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,029 miles
    Test number
    462281767344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 789 ACV

What vehicle is registration 789 ACV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 789 ACV on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 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 789 ACV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 789 ACV is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 789 ACV?
The MOT on 789 ACV is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 789 ACV done?
789 ACV was recorded at 96,048 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 4,317 miles a year.
Has 789 ACV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 789 ACV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 789 ACV 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 789 ACV find?
789 ACV passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in very poor condition.

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