
Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 1997 · 2,295 cc
R446 DKXMOT history
R446 DKX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 60,206 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 60,206 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,976 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R446 DKX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R446 DKX was last recorded at 60,206 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 2,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 57,791 miles · 17 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,415 miles
- Average per year
- 1,976 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 60,206 miles
- 2025 – 57,791 miles
- 2024 – 55,313 miles
- 2023 – 52,004 miles
- 2022 – 48,966 miles
- 2021 – 46,006 miles
- 2020 – 43,478 miles
- 2018 – 39,052 miles
- 2015 – 38,893 miles
- 2014 – 38,827 miles
- 2012 – 35,183 miles
- 2009 – 31,115 miles
- 2008 – 25,664 miles
- 2007 – 21,282 miles
- 2005 – 19,705 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2015
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
20 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass60,206 miles (+2,415)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 60,206 miles
- Test number
- 835929605656
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,791 miles (+2,478)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 57,791 miles
- Test number
- 313699217676
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass55,313 miles (+3,309)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 55,313 miles
- Test number
- 473370539739
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass52,004 miles (+3,038)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 52,004 miles
- Test number
- 156718786386
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass48,966 miles (+2,960)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 48,966 miles
- Test number
- 718266102425
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass46,006 miles (+2,528)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 46,006 miles
- Test number
- 912852902550
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,478 miles (+4,426)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 43,478 miles
- Test number
- 853016720523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,052 miles (+159)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 39,052 miles
- Test number
- 683670259392
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail38,893 miles (+66)11 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,893 miles
- Test number
- 427392205220
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass38,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 38,827 miles
- Test number
- 109850894460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,822 miles (+3,639)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,822 miles
- Test number
- 156210394065
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Pass35,183 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 35,183 miles
- Test number
- 419187772259
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail35,183 miles (+4,068)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,183 miles
- Test number
- 975576072279
- FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass31,115 miles (+236)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 31,115 miles
- Test number
- 630770899113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,879 miles (+5,215)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,879 miles
- Test number
- 173093179192
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass25,664 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 25,664 miles
- Test number
- 234428098088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,664 miles (+4,382)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,664 miles
- Test number
- 834404098035
- FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass21,282 miles (+1,577)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 21,282 miles
- Test number
- 830743827011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,705 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 19,705 miles
- Test number
- 564852445306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,705 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,705 miles
- Test number
- 152492345384
- FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about R446 DKX
- Does R446 DKX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R446 DKX is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R446 DKX?
- The MOT on R446 DKX is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R446 DKX done?
- R446 DKX was recorded at 60,206 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 1,976 miles a year.
- Has R446 DKX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R446 DKX has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2015.
- Has the mileage on R446 DKX 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 R446 DKX find?
- R446 DKX passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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