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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 2,143 cc

85 SBMOT history

85 SB is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Feb 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 63,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

85 SB black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
63,430 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
85 SB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 Feb 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

85 SB was last recorded at 63,430 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 5,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,091 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,339 miles
Average per year
5,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,430 miles
  • 2025 – 58,091 miles
  • 2024 – 51,994 miles
  • 2023 – 48,255 miles
  • 2022 – 43,814 miles
  • 2021 – 38,659 miles
  • 2020 – 34,263 miles
  • 2019 – 28,722 miles
  • 2018 – 22,624 miles
  • 2017 – 16,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,430 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    63,430 miles
    Test number
    605561379446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail63,428 miles (+5,337)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,428 miles
    Test number
    413130591324
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass58,091 miles (+6,097)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    58,091 miles
    Test number
    817164525128
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass51,994 miles (+3,739)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    51,994 miles
    Test number
    692292106894
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass48,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    48,255 miles
    Test number
    175239780206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,255 miles (+4,441)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,255 miles
    Test number
    667271697993
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass43,814 miles (+5,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    43,814 miles
    Test number
    502647124805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most forward inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass38,659 miles (+4,396)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    38,659 miles
    Test number
    388053321715
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass34,263 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    34,263 miles
    Test number
    715151315870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail34,263 miles (+5,541)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,263 miles
    Test number
    133364374510
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass28,722 miles (+6,098)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    28,722 miles
    Test number
    829678446523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,624 miles (+6,523)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    22,624 miles
    Test number
    768492258964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,101 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    16,101 miles
    Test number
    989324510261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail16,078 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,078 miles
    Test number
    155790953516
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about 85 SB

What vehicle is registration 85 SB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 85 SB on a black diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Feb 2014. 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 85 SB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 85 SB is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 85 SB?
The MOT on 85 SB is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 85 SB done?
85 SB was recorded at 63,430 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,020 miles a year.
Has 85 SB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 85 SB has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 85 SB 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 85 SB find?
85 SB passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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