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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

A12 EYHMOT history

A12 EYH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 49,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

A12 EYH silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
49,938 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 EYH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 EYH was last recorded at 49,938 miles on 11 May 2026, 315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,623 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
315 miles
Average per year
990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,938 miles
  • 2025 – 49,623 miles
  • 2024 – 49,373 miles
  • 2023 – 49,000 miles
  • 2021 – 48,816 miles
  • 2020 – 48,649 miles
  • 2019 – 48,088 miles
  • 2018 – 47,210 miles
  • 2017 – 46,327 miles
  • 2015 – 45,767 miles
  • 2014 – 45,100 miles
  • 2013 – 44,515 miles
  • 2012 – 43,530 miles
  • 2010 – 42,193 miles
  • 2009 – 39,601 miles
  • 2008 – 32,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,938 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryManufacturers under trays fitted
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,938 miles (+315)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    49,938 miles
    Test number
    321178806961
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass49,623 miles (+250)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    49,623 miles
    Test number
    822970253567
    • AdvisoryManufacture under covering not allowing a full inspection.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass49,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    49,373 miles
    Test number
    367788713967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail49,373 miles (+373)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,373 miles
    Test number
    355688734881
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

  5. Pass49,000 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    49,000 miles
    Test number
    906303275638
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps corroded

  6. Fail49,000 miles (+184)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,000 miles
    Test number
    609300461980
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps corroded

  7. Pass48,816 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,816 miles
    Test number
    336797080887
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail48,816 miles (+167)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,816 miles
    Test number
    390971434833
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass48,649 miles (+561)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,649 miles
    Test number
    339479403141
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (under covers) (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass48,088 miles (+878)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,088 miles
    Test number
    161580169566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,210 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,210 miles
    Test number
    878422349023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,327 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,327 miles
    Test number
    821173323312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail46,327 miles (+560)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,327 miles
    Test number
    487677780666
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished inside treads showing cords (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished inside treads showing cords (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass45,767 miles (+667)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,767 miles
    Test number
    456600455038
    • NoteExhaust corosion-sills nplastic covered-underbody plastic covered-rear subframe corroded-rear discs corroded surface

  15. Fail45,100 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,100 miles
    Test number
    305244144070
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corrosion

  16. Pass45,100 miles (+585)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    45,100 miles
    Test number
    389224744087
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corrosion

  17. Pass44,515 miles (+985)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,515 miles
    Test number
    336121953069
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  18. Pass43,530 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,530 miles
    Test number
    227194602054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,193 miles (+2,592)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,193 miles
    Test number
    861999670269
    • NoteFront brake disc's slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake disc's slightly corroded

  20. Pass39,601 miles (+7,082)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,601 miles
    Test number
    161116899237
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on 2-4mm

  21. Pass32,519 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,519 miles
    Test number
    332640988438
    • NoteN\s side repeater lens smashed

Questions about A12 EYH

Does A12 EYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 EYH is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on A12 EYH?
The MOT on A12 EYH is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 EYH done?
A12 EYH was recorded at 49,938 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 990 miles a year.
Has A12 EYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 EYH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on A12 EYH 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 A12 EYH find?
A12 EYH passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 12 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; manufacturers under trays fitted; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 9 more.

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