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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

KAH 461MOT history

KAH 461 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 74,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

KAH 461 blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
74,235 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KAH 461
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KAH 461 was last recorded at 74,235 miles on 8 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,232 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,235 miles
  • 2025 – 74,050 miles
  • 2024 – 73,708 miles
  • 2023 – 73,619 miles
  • 2021 – 73,358 miles
  • 2020 – 72,138 miles
  • 2019 – 69,684 miles
  • 2018 – 68,168 miles
  • 2017 – 64,778 miles
  • 2016 – 59,611 miles
  • 2015 – 54,490 miles
  • 2014 – 48,745 miles
  • 2013 – 43,583 miles
  • 2012 – 38,847 miles
  • 2011 – 33,630 miles
  • 2010 – 28,117 miles
  • 2009 – 21,891 miles
  • 2008 – 16,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,235 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,235 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,235 miles
    Test number
    743724861688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail74,232 miles (+182)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,232 miles
    Test number
    854861797955
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers smeary.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,050 miles (+342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,050 miles
    Test number
    774020169943
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,708 miles (+89)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    73,708 miles
    Test number
    335762022022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass73,619 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,619 miles
    Test number
    836958251632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail73,619 miles (+261)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,619 miles
    Test number
    640508405512
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass73,358 miles (+1,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,358 miles
    Test number
    838090943345
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass72,138 miles (+2,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,138 miles
    Test number
    188281358297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play And Offside Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass69,684 miles (+1,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,684 miles
    Test number
    625612598279
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass68,168 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,168 miles
    Test number
    563905425900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,778 miles (+5,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,778 miles
    Test number
    826886289872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass59,611 miles (+5,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,611 miles
    Test number
    531631677179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 245.35.18 (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass54,490 miles (+5,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,490 miles
    Test number
    232591639015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wearing inner edge 225.40.18

  14. Pass48,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,745 miles
    Test number
    996060314390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,745 miles (+5,162)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,745 miles
    Test number
    408640414393
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteOffside front tyre had a cut on inner tread

  16. Pass43,583 miles (+4,736)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,583 miles
    Test number
    335392523339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside side repeater lense damaged

  17. Pass38,847 miles (+5,217)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,847 miles
    Test number
    368418512394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass33,630 miles (+5,513)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,630 miles
    Test number
    458022421347
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  19. Pass28,117 miles (+6,226)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,117 miles
    Test number
    571649600329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,891 miles (+5,362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,891 miles
    Test number
    324329209330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass16,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    16,529 miles
    Test number
    170391018309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KAH 461

What vehicle is registration KAH 461 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KAH 461 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 Nov 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KAH 461 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KAH 461 is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on KAH 461?
The MOT on KAH 461 is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KAH 461 done?
KAH 461 was recorded at 74,235 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 3,297 miles a year.
Has KAH 461 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KAH 461 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on KAH 461 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 KAH 461 find?
KAH 461 passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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