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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

R85 VSDMOT history

R85 VSD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
89,617 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R85 VSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R85 VSD was last recorded at 89,617 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,449 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,168 miles
Average per year
2,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,617 miles
  • 2025 – 88,449 miles
  • 2024 – 87,264 miles
  • 2023 – 85,682 miles
  • 2022 – 83,537 miles
  • 2021 – 81,910 miles
  • 2020 – 80,386 miles
  • 2019 – 77,840 miles
  • 2018 – 75,803 miles
  • 2017 – 73,460 miles
  • 2016 – 71,092 miles
  • 2015 – 69,328 miles
  • 2014 – 67,361 miles
  • 2013 – 64,912 miles
  • 2012 – 62,184 miles
  • 2011 – 59,223 miles
  • 2010 – 55,995 miles
  • 2009 – 52,607 miles
  • 2008 – 48,389 miles
  • 2007 – 44,050 miles
  • 2006 – 38,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,617 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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,617 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    89,617 miles
    Test number
    704270646523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,449 miles (+1,185)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,449 miles
    Test number
    938814258965
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,264 miles (+1,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    87,264 miles
    Test number
    404468197726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass85,682 miles (+2,145)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,682 miles
    Test number
    642059900955
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop-shaft centre rubber mounting deteriorated/worn to limit (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s, both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective metal exhaust hanger corroded to limit (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySome front and rear suspension components starting to show corrosion

  5. Pass83,537 miles (+1,627)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,537 miles
    Test number
    556791485185
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shock absorbers rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front exhaust brackets
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside rear floor pan
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to strut braces under car
    • AdvisoryFront discs badly worn/ lipped
    • AdvisoryFront subframe rusty in places/ around arm mounting points

  6. Pass81,910 miles (+1,524)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,910 miles
    Test number
    561353820517
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both shocks starting to corrode at base
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced ball joint nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced ball joint nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front exhaust mounting corroded and weak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass80,386 miles (+2,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,386 miles
    Test number
    690787603972
    • AdvisoryFront and rear strengthening struts corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside / suspension components rusty

  8. Pass77,840 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,840 miles
    Test number
    269539517919
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail77,828 miles (+2,025)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,828 miles
    Test number
    690988731748
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s & n/s cracked down to cords [225/50 ZR 16 96W XL ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass75,803 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,803 miles
    Test number
    262359175899
    • AdvisoryFront brakes worn
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn/ nearing wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play in front hubs
    • AdvisorySome play in nearside front lower ball joint

  11. Fail75,802 miles (+2,342)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,802 miles
    Test number
    657791398496
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes worn
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn/ nearing wear bars
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play in front hubs
    • AdvisorySome play in nearside front lower ball joint

  12. Pass73,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,460 miles
    Test number
    914183073484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,460 miles (+2,368)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,460 miles
    Test number
    505322831973
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute n/s rear (1.4.A.2g)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

  14. Pass71,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,092 miles
    Test number
    950509619330
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights poor beam

  15. Fail71,092 miles (+1,764)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,092 miles
    Test number
    435185833026
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam n/s (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights poor beam

  16. Pass69,328 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,328 miles
    Test number
    807682365173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,361 miles (+2,449)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,361 miles
    Test number
    235023854497
    • NoteBoth headlights poor beam
    • NoteOil showing at steering damper

  18. Pass64,912 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,912 miles
    Test number
    429601963165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,184 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,184 miles
    Test number
    856233362130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,223 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,223 miles
    Test number
    237357951183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,995 miles (+3,388)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,995 miles
    Test number
    173829150156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,607 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,607 miles
    Test number
    694050869137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,389 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,389 miles
    Test number
    272517858483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,050 miles (+5,637)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    44,050 miles
    Test number
    251771677483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    38,413 miles
    Test number
    201563456453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R85 VSD

Does R85 VSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R85 VSD is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R85 VSD?
The MOT on R85 VSD is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R85 VSD done?
R85 VSD was recorded at 89,617 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,534 miles a year.
Has R85 VSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R85 VSD has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on R85 VSD 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 R85 VSD find?
R85 VSD passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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