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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

K70 REDMOT history

K70 RED is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 156,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
156,094 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 RED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 RED was last recorded at 156,094 miles on 28 May 2026, 4,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,062 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,032 miles
Average per year
4,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,094 miles
  • 2025 – 152,062 miles
  • 2024 – 150,014 miles
  • 2023 – 147,167 miles
  • 2022 – 146,030 miles
  • 2021 – 143,869 miles
  • 2020 – 141,463 miles
  • 2019 – 139,159 miles
  • 2017 – 135,177 miles
  • 2016 – 133,685 miles
  • 2015 – 132,475 miles
  • 2014 – 123,165 miles
  • 2013 – 113,829 miles
  • 2012 – 107,252 miles
  • 2011 – 101,620 miles
  • 2010 – 95,100 miles
  • 2009 – 90,046 miles
  • 2008 – 85,427 miles
  • 2007 – 73,894 miles
  • 2006 – 59,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,094 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,094 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    156,094 miles
    Test number
    325960058055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,062 miles (+2,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    152,062 miles
    Test number
    117628332494
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass150,014 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    150,014 miles
    Test number
    431158360674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail150,014 miles (+2,847)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,014 miles
    Test number
    776337051016
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass147,167 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    147,167 miles
    Test number
    523340621660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,030 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    146,030 miles
    Test number
    779457862300
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail146,026 miles (+2,157)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,026 miles
    Test number
    261887423328
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass143,869 miles (+2,406)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    143,869 miles
    Test number
    682689536007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass141,463 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    141,463 miles
    Test number
    538691180081
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail141,462 miles (+2,303)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,462 miles
    Test number
    376065430154
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass139,159 miles (+3,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,159 miles
    Test number
    391890809328
    • 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass135,177 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    135,177 miles
    Test number
    439630938386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRattling from engine
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  13. Fail135,177 miles (+1,492)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,177 miles
    Test number
    577966649120
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRattling from engine
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass133,685 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    133,685 miles
    Test number
    166719538930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass132,475 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    132,475 miles
    Test number
    337160748241
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Fail132,449 miles (+742)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,449 miles
    Test number
    363957821237
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail131,707 miles (+8,542)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,707 miles
    Test number
    925556115238
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass123,165 miles (+9,336)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    123,165 miles
    Test number
    369136544470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,829 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    113,829 miles
    Test number
    127526423253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail113,808 miles (+6,556)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,808 miles
    Test number
    555284723254
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass107,252 miles (+5,632)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    107,252 miles
    Test number
    205950122206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass101,620 miles (+6,520)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    101,620 miles
    Test number
    389012821426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,100 miles
    Test number
    974109120256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail95,100 miles (+5,054)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,100 miles
    Test number
    704178120248
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass90,046 miles (+4,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    90,046 miles
    Test number
    570601939275
    • 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)

  26. Pass85,427 miles (+11,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    85,427 miles
    Test number
    760865038281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass73,894 miles (+14,179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    73,894 miles
    Test number
    694892347202
    • 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)

  28. Pass59,715 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,715 miles
    Test number
    124334446175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K70 RED

Does K70 RED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K70 RED is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K70 RED?
The MOT on K70 RED is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K70 RED done?
K70 RED was recorded at 156,094 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 4,816 miles a year.
Has K70 RED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 RED has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on K70 RED 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 K70 RED find?
K70 RED passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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