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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,298 cc

R71 BLEMOT history

R71 BLE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 60,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
60,620 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R71 BLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R71 BLE was last recorded at 60,620 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 1,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,142 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,478 miles
Average per year
1,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,620 miles
  • 2024 – 59,142 miles
  • 2023 – 58,764 miles
  • 2022 – 58,197 miles
  • 2021 – 57,701 miles
  • 2020 – 55,816 miles
  • 2019 – 53,529 miles
  • 2018 – 51,758 miles
  • 2017 – 50,753 miles
  • 2016 – 49,981 miles
  • 2015 – 48,958 miles
  • 2014 – 47,981 miles
  • 2013 – 46,631 miles
  • 2012 – 45,371 miles
  • 2011 – 44,397 miles
  • 2010 – 44,087 miles
  • 2009 – 41,339 miles
  • 2008 – 37,723 miles
  • 2006 – 28,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,620 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,620 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    60,620 miles
    Test number
    990805087116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,142 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    59,142 miles
    Test number
    806029033236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail59,138 miles (+374)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,138 miles
    Test number
    668187193214
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass58,764 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,764 miles
    Test number
    472129199738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,197 miles
    Test number
    728087611282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail58,197 miles (+496)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,197 miles
    Test number
    580313389075
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass57,701 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    57,701 miles
    Test number
    329838623703
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail57,700 miles (+1,884)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,700 miles
    Test number
    868678853438
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass55,816 miles (+2,287)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,816 miles
    Test number
    266296207534
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass53,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,529 miles
    Test number
    213035241830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,529 miles (+1,771)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,529 miles
    Test number
    471732552051
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass51,758 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,758 miles
    Test number
    807250503897
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage noted to both front road wheels

  13. Fail51,758 miles (+1,005)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,758 miles
    Test number
    861128771988
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage noted to both front road wheels

  14. Pass50,753 miles (+772)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,753 miles
    Test number
    831979172456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCut noted to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass49,981 miles (+1,023)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,981 miles
    Test number
    624692394889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCuts noted nearside front tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass48,958 miles (+977)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,958 miles
    Test number
    466823655977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBattery securing clamp missing
    • AdvisoryCut noted in nearside front tyre outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass47,981 miles (+1,350)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    47,981 miles
    Test number
    586881724306
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBattery clamp missing
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff

  18. Pass46,631 miles (+1,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    46,631 miles
    Test number
    198466523325
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass45,371 miles (+974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,371 miles
    Test number
    926516422380
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass44,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,397 miles
    Test number
    465352711426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,397 miles (+310)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,397 miles
    Test number
    439122011461
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass44,087 miles (+2,748)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,087 miles
    Test number
    802533730304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,339 miles
    Test number
    993999129376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,339 miles (+3,616)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,339 miles
    Test number
    423789829301
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass37,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    37,723 miles
    Test number
    393385708383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,723 miles (+627)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,723 miles
    Test number
    882055808381
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  27. Fail37,096 miles (+51)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,096 miles
    Test number
    892587168279
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer shoulders

  28. Fail37,045 miles (+8,578)5 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,045 miles
    Test number
    853552468220
    • DangerousNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass28,467 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,467 miles
    Test number
    984072796284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R71 BLE

Does R71 BLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R71 BLE is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R71 BLE?
The MOT on R71 BLE is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R71 BLE done?
R71 BLE was recorded at 60,620 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 1,683 miles a year.
Has R71 BLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R71 BLE has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on R71 BLE 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 R71 BLE find?
R71 BLE passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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