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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,295 cc

PAM 129MOT history

PAM 129 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
75,858 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PAM 129
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PAM 129 was last recorded at 75,858 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 1,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,484 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,374 miles
Average per year
3,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,858 miles
  • 2025 – 74,484 miles
  • 2024 – 73,535 miles
  • 2023 – 70,639 miles
  • 2022 – 69,695 miles
  • 2021 – 66,494 miles
  • 2020 – 62,714 miles
  • 2019 – 55,282 miles
  • 2018 – 52,525 miles
  • 2017 – 50,541 miles
  • 2016 – 48,777 miles
  • 2015 – 45,866 miles
  • 2014 – 40,008 miles
  • 2013 – 36,661 miles
  • 2012 – 34,059 miles
  • 2011 – 31,288 miles
  • 2010 – 28,567 miles
  • 2009 – 25,266 miles
  • 2008 – 21,792 miles
  • 2007 – 16,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,858 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,858 miles (+1,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    75,858 miles
    Test number
    776755322956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,484 miles (+949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,484 miles
    Test number
    511345091041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass73,535 miles (+2,896)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    73,535 miles
    Test number
    444420735953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,639 miles (+944)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,639 miles
    Test number
    162739556761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass69,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,695 miles
    Test number
    312002974398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,695 miles (+3,201)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,695 miles
    Test number
    617766035773
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,494 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,494 miles
    Test number
    735995412267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail66,494 miles (+3,780)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,494 miles
    Test number
    162142505921
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,714 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,714 miles
    Test number
    152771917374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass62,714 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    62,714 miles
    Test number
    868011330466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail62,699 miles (+7,417)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,699 miles
    Test number
    649622553068
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass55,282 miles (+2,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,282 miles
    Test number
    130627875968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass52,525 miles (+1,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,525 miles
    Test number
    359487144522
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass50,541 miles (+1,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,541 miles
    Test number
    380600021561
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass48,777 miles (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,777 miles
    Test number
    555180510532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,866 miles (+5,858)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,866 miles
    Test number
    739567645129
    • NoteO/s headlight faint pattern steam on lens

  17. Pass40,008 miles (+20)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,008 miles
    Test number
    556075334190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail39,988 miles (+3,327)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,988 miles
    Test number
    729059924179
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass36,661 miles (+2,602)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,661 miles
    Test number
    859251943147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass34,059 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,059 miles
    Test number
    598145542100
    • NoteSlight corrosion on inner face of offside front brake disc

  21. Fail34,059 miles (+2,771)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,059 miles
    Test number
    238055842441
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on inner face of offside front brake disc

  22. Pass31,288 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,288 miles
    Test number
    259112851196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,567 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    28,567 miles
    Test number
    621590830129
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail28,563 miles (+3,297)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,563 miles
    Test number
    693300830105
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass25,266 miles (+3,474)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,266 miles
    Test number
    361518739197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,792 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,792 miles
    Test number
    640344418110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    16,635 miles
    Test number
    524260237162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PAM 129

What vehicle is registration PAM 129 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PAM 129 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 May 2004. 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 PAM 129 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PAM 129 is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on PAM 129?
The MOT on PAM 129 is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PAM 129 done?
PAM 129 was recorded at 75,858 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 3,048 miles a year.
Has PAM 129 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PAM 129 has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on PAM 129 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 PAM 129 find?
PAM 129 passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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