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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

AB 49MOT history

AB 49 is a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 20,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

AB 49 yellow 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 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
20,109 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AB 49
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

AB 49 was last recorded at 20,109 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
20,054 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 20,109 miles
  • 2024 – 20,054 miles
  • 2023 – 20,030 miles
  • 2022 – 19,747 miles
  • 2021 – 19,459 miles
  • 2020 – 19,326 miles
  • 2019 – 18,765 miles
  • 2018 – 17,939 miles
  • 2017 – 17,183 miles
  • 2016 – 16,230 miles
  • 2015 – 15,073 miles
  • 2014 – 14,132 miles
  • 2013 – 12,956 miles
  • 2012 – 11,162 miles
  • 2011 – 9,470 miles
  • 2010 – 8,097 miles
  • 2008 – 5,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,109 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,109 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    20,109 miles
    Test number
    136965907358
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass20,054 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    20,054 miles
    Test number
    965565774387
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail20,054 miles (+24)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,054 miles
    Test number
    956549900515
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass20,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    20,030 miles
    Test number
    133980762737
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail20,030 miles (+283)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,030 miles
    Test number
    189975593778
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass19,747 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    19,747 miles
    Test number
    699707129699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,459 miles (+133)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    19,459 miles
    Test number
    995713726665
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass19,326 miles (+561)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    19,326 miles
    Test number
    243083622233
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass18,765 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    18,765 miles
    Test number
    495880330800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,939 miles (+756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    17,939 miles
    Test number
    321752669049
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass17,183 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    17,183 miles
    Test number
    281923403080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cut at outer sidewall also (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail17,183 miles (+953)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,183 miles
    Test number
    331397859518
    • FailureFront Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both frt inner lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front lower outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cut at outer sidewall also (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass16,230 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    16,230 miles
    Test number
    963492979529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,073 miles (+941)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    15,073 miles
    Test number
    986039895083
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

  15. Pass14,132 miles (+1,176)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    14,132 miles
    Test number
    358733714153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note2 x n/s tyre walls gouged

  16. Pass12,956 miles (+1,794)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    12,956 miles
    Test number
    586561603198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth tyres on n/s have cuts in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

  17. Pass11,162 miles (+1,692)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    11,162 miles
    Test number
    496980612131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,470 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    9,470 miles
    Test number
    546030711144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,097 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    8,097 miles
    Test number
    480460110118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    5,298 miles
    Test number
    133105238154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AB 49

What vehicle is registration AB 49 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AB 49 on a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 May 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 AB 49 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AB 49 is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on AB 49?
The MOT on AB 49 is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AB 49 done?
AB 49 was recorded at 20,109 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 848 miles a year.
Has AB 49 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AB 49 has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on AB 49 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 AB 49 find?
AB 49 passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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