Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,498 cc
K55 KOTMOT history
K55 KOT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,692 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 76,692 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,988 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K55 KOT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 20 Oct 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K55 KOT was last recorded at 76,692 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,550 miles · 11 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 142 miles
- Average per year
- 2,988 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,692 miles
- 2025 – 76,550 miles
- 2024 – 76,222 miles
- 2023 – 75,290 miles
- 2022 – 74,593 miles
- 2021 – 73,399 miles
- 2020 – 72,327 miles
- 2019 – 70,752 miles
- 2018 – 68,267 miles
- 2017 – 65,824 miles
- 2016 – 62,996 miles
- 2015 – 61,027 miles
- 2014 – 55,898 miles
- 2013 – 49,235 miles
- 2012 – 45,047 miles
- 2011 – 41,346 miles
- 2010 – 36,634 miles
- 2009 – 31,781 miles
- 2008 – 25,883 miles
- 2007 – 20,774 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,692 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 19 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,692 miles (+142)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 76,692 miles
- Test number
- 171878738978
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Pass76,550 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 76,550 miles
- Test number
- 460682837259
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail76,548 miles (+326)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,548 miles
- Test number
- 972349542852
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass76,222 miles (+932)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 76,222 miles
- Test number
- 444294081972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,290 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 75,290 miles
- Test number
- 356072437139
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail75,288 miles (+695)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,288 miles
- Test number
- 821566019118
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,593 miles (+1,194)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 74,593 miles
- Test number
- 371387017779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,399 miles (+1,072)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 73,399 miles
- Test number
- 473157024199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,327 miles (+1,575)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 72,327 miles
- Test number
- 425391779056
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass70,752 miles (+2,485)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 70,752 miles
- Test number
- 731741553723
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass68,267 miles (+2,443)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 68,267 miles
- Test number
- 237791073267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,824 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 65,824 miles
- Test number
- 841836897512
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,822 miles (+2,826)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,822 miles
- Test number
- 419308197596
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass62,996 miles (+1,969)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 62,996 miles
- Test number
- 468716595029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,027 miles (+5,129)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 61,027 miles
- Test number
- 159611305223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,898 miles (+6,663)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 55,898 miles
- Test number
- 397697544125
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSlight cracks in nearside front tyre tread
Pass49,235 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 49,235 miles
- Test number
- 787220673129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail49,235 miles (+4,188)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,235 miles
- Test number
- 269719563189
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs very corroded
Pass45,047 miles (+3,701)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 45,047 miles
- Test number
- 157667772192
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass41,346 miles (+4,712)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 41,346 miles
- Test number
- 266244871491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,634 miles (+4,853)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 36,634 miles
- Test number
- 474365970182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,781 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 31,781 miles
- Test number
- 461806079106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,247 miles (+3,364)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,247 miles
- Test number
- 283406379158
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass25,883 miles (+5,109)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 25,883 miles
- Test number
- 250069878179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,774 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 20,774 miles
- Test number
- 632532697270
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about K55 KOT
- Does K55 KOT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 KOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K55 KOT?
- The MOT on K55 KOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K55 KOT done?
- K55 KOT was recorded at 76,692 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,988 miles a year.
- Has K55 KOT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K55 KOT has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on K55 KOT 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 K55 KOT find?
- K55 KOT passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside.
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