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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

K90 VKYMOT history

K90 VKY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 8 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 97,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

K90 VKY black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
97,494 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K90 VKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K90 VKY was last recorded at 97,494 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 4,340 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,154 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,340 miles
Average per year
3,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,494 miles
  • 2025 – 93,154 miles
  • 2024 – 89,558 miles
  • 2023 – 88,954 miles
  • 2022 – 88,110 miles
  • 2021 – 86,808 miles
  • 2020 – 85,777 miles
  • 2019 – 84,290 miles
  • 2018 – 83,053 miles
  • 2017 – 82,053 miles
  • 2016 – 80,897 miles
  • 2015 – 79,801 miles
  • 2014 – 78,309 miles
  • 2013 – 76,759 miles
  • 2012 – 74,647 miles
  • 2011 – 69,543 miles
  • 2010 – 61,993 miles
  • 2009 – 38,915 miles
  • 2008 – 25,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,494 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,494 miles (+4,340)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,494 miles
    Test number
    300476573355
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass93,154 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    93,154 miles
    Test number
    118726442953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail93,154 miles (+3,596)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,154 miles
    Test number
    775972364626
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass89,558 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,558 miles
    Test number
    283105042690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,954 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,954 miles
    Test number
    163756249586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,953 miles (+843)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,953 miles
    Test number
    153174538935
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass88,110 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,110 miles
    Test number
    968926551216
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer drive shaft cv boot has slight leak of grease
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface corrosion

  8. Fail88,109 miles (+1,301)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,109 miles
    Test number
    905923761167
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer drive shaft cv boot has slight leak of grease
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndercover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface corrosion

  9. Pass86,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,808 miles
    Test number
    408230010077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,807 miles (+1,030)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,807 miles
    Test number
    619896248519
    • 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass85,777 miles (+1,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,777 miles
    Test number
    342197433893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass84,290 miles (+1,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,290 miles
    Test number
    606683661031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass83,053 miles (+1,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,053 miles
    Test number
    565963600383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass82,053 miles (+1,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    82,053 miles
    Test number
    289593276971
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre heavily perished on inner side wall

  15. Pass80,897 miles (+1,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,897 miles
    Test number
    715005261449
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass79,801 miles (+1,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,801 miles
    Test number
    940029619794
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear outer constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriated

  17. Pass78,309 miles (+1,550)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    78,309 miles
    Test number
    815069534371
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteNearside parking brake effort low.

  18. Pass76,759 miles (+2,112)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    76,759 miles
    Test number
    515241043380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass74,647 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,647 miles
    Test number
    359779542388
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteO/S/R driveshaft outer cv joint leaking grease

  20. Fail74,647 miles (+5,104)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,647 miles
    Test number
    959099542390
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteO/S/R driveshaft outer cv joint leaking grease

  21. Pass69,543 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,543 miles
    Test number
    415996541398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,867 miles
    Test number
    466165571012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail67,867 miles (+5,874)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,867 miles
    Test number
    548267261007
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass61,993 miles (+23,078)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,993 miles
    Test number
    110822730235
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs vent holes blocked
    • NoteFront tyres uneven wear low treads/possible front wheel alignment required
    • NoteOffside rear driveshaft gaiter leaking

  25. Pass38,915 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,915 miles
    Test number
    343192539212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,632 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,632 miles
    Test number
    130311199473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,554 miles (+9,584)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,554 miles
    Test number
    220160999017
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront nearside tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteFront pads worn

  28. Pass25,970 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,970 miles
    Test number
    601824898000
    • 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)

Questions about K90 VKY

Does K90 VKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K90 VKY is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K90 VKY?
The MOT on K90 VKY is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K90 VKY done?
K90 VKY was recorded at 97,494 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 3,961 miles a year.
Has K90 VKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K90 VKY has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on K90 VKY 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 K90 VKY find?
K90 VKY passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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