Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
K88 RNMMOT history
K88 RNM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 66,278 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 66,278 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,811 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K88 RNM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 9 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K88 RNM was last recorded at 66,278 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 65,498 miles · 29 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 780 miles
- Average per year
- 2,811 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,278 miles
- 2025 – 65,498 miles
- 2024 – 64,218 miles
- 2023 – 63,131 miles
- 2022 – 61,735 miles
- 2021 – 59,962 miles
- 2020 – 58,682 miles
- 2019 – 57,190 miles
- 2018 – 53,680 miles
- 2017 – 50,160 miles
- 2016 – 46,412 miles
- 2015 – 44,317 miles
- 2014 – 40,958 miles
- 2013 – 36,902 miles
- 2012 – 33,715 miles
- 2011 – 28,826 miles
- 2010 – 23,833 miles
- 2009 – 21,668 miles
- 2008 – 15,778 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,278 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear forward part (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just passes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sub frame mounts
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 9 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,278 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 66,278 miles
- Test number
- 658403112015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear forward part (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail66,277 miles (+779)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,277 miles
- Test number
- 145667051564
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear forward part (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass65,498 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 65,498 miles
- Test number
- 100086859221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,496 miles (+1,278)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,496 miles
- Test number
- 297864306476
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass64,218 miles (+1,087)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 64,218 miles
- Test number
- 806962438732
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Pass63,131 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 63,131 miles
- Test number
- 195114242872
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just passes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just passes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail63,123 miles (+1,388)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,123 miles
- Test number
- 690381846155
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in 2 places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail also in tyre , suggest having tyres replaced asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just passes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake performance should be better.
Pass61,735 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 61,735 miles
- Test number
- 360082159259
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail61,733 miles (+1,771)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,733 miles
- Test number
- 480673271914
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass59,962 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 59,962 miles
- Test number
- 969236150364
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail59,960 miles (+1,278)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,960 miles
- Test number
- 226875716851
- MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass58,682 miles (+1,492)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 58,682 miles
- Test number
- 561784682087
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass57,190 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 57,190 miles
- Test number
- 594917118807
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , just passes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail57,183 miles (+3,503)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,183 miles
- Test number
- 318783831273
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward most. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , just passes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass53,680 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 53,680 miles
- Test number
- 808403341197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,671 miles (+3,511)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,671 miles
- Test number
- 985757457955
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass50,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 50,160 miles
- Test number
- 216895513035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,158 miles (+3,746)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,158 miles
- Test number
- 569360988136
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass46,412 miles (+2,095)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 46,412 miles
- Test number
- 379094152136
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported
Pass44,317 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 44,317 miles
- Test number
- 724807253147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,317 miles (+3,359)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,317 miles
- Test number
- 877486023746
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass40,958 miles (+4,056)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 40,958 miles
- Test number
- 739611734296
- 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)
Pass36,902 miles (+3,187)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 36,902 miles
- Test number
- 959981633203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,715 miles (+4,889)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 33,715 miles
- Test number
- 646344742288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,826 miles (+4,993)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 28,826 miles
- Test number
- 566786531294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,833 miles (+2,165)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 23,833 miles
- Test number
- 562518430215
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass21,668 miles (+1,000)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 21,668 miles
- Test number
- 151933129288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,668 miles (+4,890)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,668 miles
- Test number
- 654442329290
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass15,778 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 15,778 miles
- Test number
- 431863258280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K88 RNM
- Does K88 RNM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 RNM is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K88 RNM?
- The MOT on K88 RNM is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K88 RNM done?
- K88 RNM was recorded at 66,278 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 2,811 miles a year.
- Has K88 RNM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K88 RNM has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on K88 RNM 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 K88 RNM find?
- K88 RNM passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear forward part, and 1 more.
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