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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

N5 VRNMOT history

N5 VRN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

N5 VRN silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,415 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 VRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 VRN was last recorded at 85,415 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 4,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,127 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,288 miles
Average per year
3,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,415 miles
  • 2025 – 81,127 miles
  • 2024 – 74,072 miles
  • 2023 – 69,554 miles
  • 2022 – 67,554 miles
  • 2021 – 67,008 miles
  • 2020 – 66,288 miles
  • 2019 – 64,867 miles
  • 2018 – 62,452 miles
  • 2017 – 60,503 miles
  • 2016 – 57,479 miles
  • 2015 – 53,624 miles
  • 2014 – 51,729 miles
  • 2013 – 49,068 miles
  • 2012 – 43,223 miles
  • 2011 – 39,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,415 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 1.86mm and outer sidewall is cracking (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.40mm and outer sidewall is cracking (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside front tyre is cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,415 miles (+4,288)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,415 miles
    Test number
    823203453183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,127 miles (+7,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,127 miles
    Test number
    394788264618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass74,072 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,072 miles
    Test number
    911463316291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,554 miles (+2,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,554 miles
    Test number
    770038934418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass67,554 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,554 miles
    Test number
    882478838899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,008 miles (+720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,008 miles
    Test number
    521628755166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  7. Pass66,288 miles (+1,421)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,288 miles
    Test number
    868712845252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,867 miles (+2,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,867 miles
    Test number
    708085021955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.
  9. Pass62,452 miles (+1,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,452 miles
    Test number
    275961585822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass60,503 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,503 miles
    Test number
    204563303730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.86mm and outer sidewall is cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.40mm and outer sidewall is cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is cracking
  11. Fail60,500 miles (+3,021)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,500 miles
    Test number
    914433555559
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.86mm and outer sidewall is cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.40mm and outer sidewall is cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is cracking
  12. Pass57,479 miles (+3,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,479 miles
    Test number
    783408888923
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass53,624 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,624 miles
    Test number
    934847601150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,729 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,729 miles
    Test number
    685715744236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,068 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,068 miles
    Test number
    327001663422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,681 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    47,681 miles
    Test number
    195154493456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,223 miles (+3,891)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,223 miles
    Test number
    778746292066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    39,332 miles
    Test number
    237811811123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 VRN

Does N5 VRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 VRN is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 VRN?
The MOT on N5 VRN is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 VRN done?
N5 VRN was recorded at 85,415 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,014 miles a year.
Has N5 VRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 VRN has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on N5 VRN 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 N5 VRN find?
N5 VRN passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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