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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

S50 MVJMOT history

S50 MVJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

S50 MVJ black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,534 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 MVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 MVJ was last recorded at 120,534 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,510 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
4,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,534 miles
  • 2025 – 120,510 miles
  • 2024 – 118,689 miles
  • 2023 – 117,575 miles
  • 2022 – 115,256 miles
  • 2020 – 112,779 miles
  • 2019 – 108,700 miles
  • 2018 – 106,195 miles
  • 2017 – 100,155 miles
  • 2016 – 96,853 miles
  • 2015 – 91,056 miles
  • 2014 – 84,615 miles
  • 2013 – 79,180 miles
  • 2012 – 72,602 miles
  • 2011 – 70,736 miles
  • 2010 – 63,876 miles
  • 2009 – 56,920 miles
  • 2008 – 44,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,534 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,534 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,534 miles
    Test number
    820363444086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail120,510 miles (+1,821)2 dangerous4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,510 miles
    Test number
    183987794167
    • DangerousNearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,689 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,689 miles
    Test number
    773026625743
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf osf inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light out
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  4. Fail118,689 miles (+1,114)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,689 miles
    Test number
    825001719511
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf osf inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light out
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  5. Pass117,575 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,575 miles
    Test number
    148546780094
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail117,574 miles (+2,318)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,574 miles
    Test number
    421926506775
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,256 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,256 miles
    Test number
    884614383199
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail115,255 miles (+2,476)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,255 miles
    Test number
    242733818152
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass112,779 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,779 miles
    Test number
    516765567453
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail112,779 miles (+4,079)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,779 miles
    Test number
    736884932420
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass108,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,700 miles
    Test number
    215951228553
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre rear exhaust brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail108,700 miles (+2,505)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,700 miles
    Test number
    533881203601
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre rear exhaust brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass106,195 miles (+6,040)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,195 miles
    Test number
    503821943582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured @ 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust hanger broken

  14. Pass100,155 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,155 miles
    Test number
    136920206500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail100,154 miles (+3,301)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,154 miles
    Test number
    976352517968
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass96,853 miles (+5,797)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    96,853 miles
    Test number
    829230055817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,056 miles (+6,441)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,056 miles
    Test number
    299085875056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,615 miles (+5,435)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,615 miles
    Test number
    398476774047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,180 miles (+6,578)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,180 miles
    Test number
    915846283022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,602 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,602 miles
    Test number
    126503582040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,736 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,736 miles
    Test number
    317447051266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,567 miles (+4,691)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,567 miles
    Test number
    918199321173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,876 miles (+6,956)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,876 miles
    Test number
    110203530108
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass56,920 miles (+12,385)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,920 miles
    Test number
    863742039118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,535 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,535 miles
    Test number
    190073068033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S50 MVJ

Does S50 MVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 MVJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 MVJ?
The MOT on S50 MVJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 MVJ done?
S50 MVJ was recorded at 120,534 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,194 miles a year.
Has S50 MVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 MVJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S50 MVJ 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 S50 MVJ find?
S50 MVJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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