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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,498 cc

BMB 45MOT history

BMB 45 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 2 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
84,620 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BMB 45
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

BMB 45 was last recorded at 84,620 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,608 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
3,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,620 miles
  • 2024 – 76,881 miles
  • 2023 – 75,612 miles
  • 2022 – 74,054 miles
  • 2021 – 66,616 miles
  • 2020 – 64,329 miles
  • 2019 – 61,028 miles
  • 2017 – 56,814 miles
  • 2016 – 50,030 miles
  • 2015 – 45,257 miles
  • 2014 – 39,065 miles
  • 2013 – 36,423 miles
  • 2012 – 33,598 miles
  • 2011 – 29,381 miles
  • 2010 – 26,713 miles
  • 2008 – 23,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,620 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,620 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,620 miles
    Test number
    988048337970
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail84,608 miles (+7,727)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,608 miles
    Test number
    153028103948
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,881 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,881 miles
    Test number
    427208965281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail76,881 miles (+1,269)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,881 miles
    Test number
    633178985514
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass75,612 miles (+1,558)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,612 miles
    Test number
    345661966482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass74,054 miles (+7,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,054 miles
    Test number
    370943583679
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass66,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,616 miles
    Test number
    626844370620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail66,616 miles (+2,287)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,616 miles
    Test number
    313382193102
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass64,329 miles (+3,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    64,329 miles
    Test number
    135849841072
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass61,028 miles (+4,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    61,028 miles
    Test number
    502657115741
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass56,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,814 miles
    Test number
    357853628337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front has cut in sidewall,but not deep enough to reach cords

  12. Fail56,814 miles (+6,784)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,814 miles
    Test number
    137611873689
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front has cut in sidewall,but not deep enough to reach cords

  13. Pass50,030 miles (+4,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,030 miles
    Test number
    248709498274
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass45,257 miles (+6,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,257 miles
    Test number
    177205065476
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass39,065 miles (+2,642)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,065 miles
    Test number
    935273674044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,423 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,423 miles
    Test number
    357723773091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,403 miles (+2,805)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,403 miles
    Test number
    908362473088
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass33,598 miles (+4,217)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,598 miles
    Test number
    786666312182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass29,381 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,381 miles
    Test number
    817253311090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,713 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,713 miles
    Test number
    404442420066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,089 miles (+2,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,089 miles
    Test number
    233804948355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass20,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,326 miles
    Test number
    180795638182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BMB 45

What vehicle is registration BMB 45 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BMB 45 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 2 Dec 2004. 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 BMB 45 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on BMB 45 expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on BMB 45?
The MOT on BMB 45 expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has BMB 45 done?
BMB 45 was recorded at 84,620 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 3,710 miles a year.
Has BMB 45 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BMB 45 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on BMB 45 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 BMB 45 find?
BMB 45 passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 7 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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