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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,295 cc

K44 RPMMOT history

K44 RPM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 125,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
125,974 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 RPM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 RPM was last recorded at 125,974 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,968 miles · 16 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,974 miles
  • 2025 – 125,932 miles
  • 2024 – 120,151 miles
  • 2023 – 115,003 miles
  • 2022 – 112,232 miles
  • 2021 – 107,752 miles
  • 2020 – 107,669 miles
  • 2019 – 105,498 miles
  • 2018 – 105,424 miles
  • 2017 – 105,354 miles
  • 2016 – 104,727 miles
  • 2015 – 99,424 miles
  • 2014 – 92,629 miles
  • 2013 – 85,003 miles
  • 2012 – 75,695 miles
  • 2011 – 65,488 miles
  • 2009 – 50,798 miles
  • 2008 – 35,670 miles
  • 2007 – 20,263 miles
  • 2006 – 12,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,974 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Emissions high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust system starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,974 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    125,974 miles
    Test number
    612694044563
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail125,968 miles (+36)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,968 miles
    Test number
    998140048234
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass125,932 miles (+5,781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,932 miles
    Test number
    577155328957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass120,151 miles (+5,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,151 miles
    Test number
    314171163151
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,003 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,003 miles
    Test number
    449037859711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail114,979 miles (+2,747)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,979 miles
    Test number
    720320780685
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  7. Pass112,232 miles (+4,480)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,232 miles
    Test number
    853869666081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,752 miles
    Test number
    456201440930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,752 miles (+83)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,752 miles
    Test number
    857491452508
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass107,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,669 miles
    Test number
    325681790300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail107,669 miles (+2,171)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,669 miles
    Test number
    204180912564
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass105,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,498 miles
    Test number
    758799612215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,498 miles (+74)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,498 miles
    Test number
    122163418459
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass105,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,424 miles
    Test number
    332504032721
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail105,424 miles (+70)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,424 miles
    Test number
    877235799467
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass105,354 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,354 miles
    Test number
    666943572983
    • AdvisoryEmissions high
    • AdvisoryExhaust system starting to corrode

  17. Fail105,354 miles (+627)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,354 miles
    Test number
    873933710810
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 225/50r16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryE.m.l on
    • AdvisoryEmissions high
    • AdvisoryExhaust system starting to corrode

  18. Pass104,727 miles (+5,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,727 miles
    Test number
    443800940781
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryE,m,l staying on

  19. Pass99,424 miles (+6,795)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,424 miles
    Test number
    878558175035
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass92,629 miles (+7,626)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,629 miles
    Test number
    896194264032
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded

  21. Pass85,003 miles (+9,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    85,003 miles
    Test number
    339952053023
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass75,695 miles (+10,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    75,695 miles
    Test number
    737915142010
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass65,488 miles (+14,690)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,488 miles
    Test number
    278889111029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,798 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,798 miles
    Test number
    212866109348
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail50,798 miles (+15,128)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,798 miles
    Test number
    680006409368
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass35,670 miles (+15,407)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,670 miles
    Test number
    764024398272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,263 miles (+7,798)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,263 miles
    Test number
    170362967214
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  28. Pass12,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    12,465 miles
    Test number
    753992966268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 RPM

Does K44 RPM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 RPM is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 RPM?
The MOT on K44 RPM is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 RPM done?
K44 RPM was recorded at 125,974 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 5,651 miles a year.
Has K44 RPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 RPM has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K44 RPM 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 K44 RPM find?
K44 RPM passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive gear box; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 5 more.

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