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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 3,498 cc

R16 BCMMOT history

R16 BCM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

R16 BCM black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
87,849 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 BCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 BCM was last recorded at 87,849 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 3,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,903 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,946 miles
Average per year
1,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,849 miles
  • 2025 – 83,903 miles
  • 2024 – 79,649 miles
  • 2023 – 78,378 miles
  • 2022 – 78,224 miles
  • 2021 – 77,973 miles
  • 2020 – 77,865 miles
  • 2018 – 77,490 miles
  • 2017 – 76,113 miles
  • 2016 – 74,382 miles
  • 2015 – 73,029 miles
  • 2014 – 71,499 miles
  • 2013 – 69,399 miles
  • 2012 – 68,664 miles
  • 2011 – 67,987 miles
  • 2010 – 64,164 miles
  • 2009 – 59,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,849 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • 225/45 R 17 tyres front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • 245/40 R 17 tyres rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,849 miles (+3,946)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    87,849 miles
    Test number
    813061338003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,903 miles (+4,254)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    83,903 miles
    Test number
    959940818634
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass79,649 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,649 miles
    Test number
    753780267728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail79,643 miles (+1,265)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,643 miles
    Test number
    848996295196
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass78,378 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,378 miles
    Test number
    960866728464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,372 miles (+148)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,372 miles
    Test number
    222397321782
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass78,224 miles (+251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,224 miles
    Test number
    560923980404
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass77,973 miles (+108)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,973 miles
    Test number
    748589266494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass77,865 miles (+375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,865 miles
    Test number
    991010795232
    • AdvisoryDamage to outer sidewall n/s/f tyre

  10. Pass77,490 miles (+1,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,490 miles
    Test number
    751561358696
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass76,113 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,113 miles
    Test number
    203702354125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,382 miles (+1,353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    74,382 miles
    Test number
    866006741374
    • Advisory225/45 R 17 tyres front
    • Advisory245/40 R 17 tyres rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  13. Pass73,029 miles (+1,530)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,029 miles
    Test number
    392417671297
    • Advisory225/45 R 17 tyres front
    • Advisory245/40 R 17 tyres rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Pass71,499 miles (+2,100)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,499 miles
    Test number
    596021104378
    • Note225/45 R 17 tyresfront
    • Note245/40 R 17 tyres rear
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass69,399 miles (+735)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,399 miles
    Test number
    439110393230
    • Note225/45 R 17 tyres front
    • Note245/40 R 17 tyres rear
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass68,664 miles (+677)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    68,664 miles
    Test number
    797746382230
    • Note225/45 R 17 tyres front
    • Note245/40 R 17 tyres rear
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass67,987 miles (+3,823)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    67,987 miles
    Test number
    315916171259
    • 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)
    • Note225/45 R 17 tyres front
    • Note245/40 R 17 tyres rear

  18. Pass64,164 miles (+5,128)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,164 miles
    Test number
    434707370290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front thrust arm bush soft
    • NoteOffside front thrust arm bush soft

  19. Pass59,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,036 miles
    Test number
    341574779249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 BCM

Does R16 BCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 BCM is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 BCM?
The MOT on R16 BCM is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 BCM done?
R16 BCM was recorded at 87,849 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 1,769 miles a year.
Has R16 BCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 BCM has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on R16 BCM 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 R16 BCM find?
R16 BCM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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