Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc
J66 VLWMOT history
J66 VLW is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 61,813 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 61,813 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,211 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J66 VLW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 31 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J66 VLW was last recorded at 61,813 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 10,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Apr 2025: 50,871 miles, lower than 80,415 miles on 6 Apr 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 50,871 miles · 3 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,942 miles
- Average per year
- 4,211 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 61,813 miles
- 2025 – 50,871 miles
- 2024 – 80,415 miles
- 2023 – 30,779 miles
- 2022 – 26,908 miles
- 2021 – 24,648 miles
- 2020 – 23,495 miles
- 2019 – 22,276 miles
- 2018 – 20,363 miles
- 2017 – 18,630 miles
- 2016 – 16,743 miles
- 2015 – 14,518 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,813 miles
- AdvisoryBonnet Release Handle Insecure But Still Operates
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Most Arm Inner Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front drl inoperative
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front drl inoperative
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Bonnet release latch broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 23 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,813 miles (+10,942)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 61,813 miles
- Test number
- 491638169388
- AdvisoryBonnet Release Handle Insecure But Still Operates
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Most Arm Inner Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass50,871 miles (-29,544)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 50,871 miles
- Test number
- 296256393706
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside DRL Inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside DRL Inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass80,415 miles (+39,997)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 80,415 miles
- Test number
- 246889798902
- AdvisoryNearside Front drl inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Front drl inoperative
- AdvisoryBonnet release latch broken
Fail40,418 miles (+9,639)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,418 miles
- Test number
- 407267200581
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front drl inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Front drl inoperative
- AdvisoryBonnet release latch broken
Pass30,779 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 30,779 miles
- Test number
- 497408072157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,731 miles (+3,823)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 30,731 miles
- Test number
- 799765420458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,908 miles (+2,260)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 26,908 miles
- Test number
- 902548654432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,648 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 24,648 miles
- Test number
- 681102388919
- 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))
Fail24,648 miles (+1,153)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,648 miles
- Test number
- 866842719186
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- 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))
Pass23,495 miles (+1,219)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 23,495 miles
- Test number
- 536832199538
- 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))
Pass22,276 miles (+1,913)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 22,276 miles
- Test number
- 111145336351
- 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))
Pass20,363 miles (+1,733)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 20,363 miles
- Test number
- 383127344452
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass18,630 miles (+1,887)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 18,630 miles
- Test number
- 521893841810
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,743 miles (+2,225)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 16,743 miles
- Test number
- 694002771615
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,518 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 14,518 miles
- Test number
- 956763125015
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about J66 VLW
- Does J66 VLW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 VLW is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J66 VLW?
- The MOT on J66 VLW is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J66 VLW done?
- J66 VLW was recorded at 61,813 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,211 miles a year.
- Has J66 VLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J66 VLW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on J66 VLW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on J66 VLW find?
- J66 VLW passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: bonnet release handle insecure but still operates; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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