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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

S6 DBXMOT history

S6 DBX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 115,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,607 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 DBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 DBX was last recorded at 115,607 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Sept 2010: 12,208 miles, lower than 38,895 miles on 12 Sept 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,592 miles · 21 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
5,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,607 miles
  • 2025 – 113,797 miles
  • 2024 – 111,619 miles
  • 2023 – 109,921 miles
  • 2022 – 108,881 miles
  • 2021 – 108,585 miles
  • 2020 – 106,746 miles
  • 2019 – 103,930 miles
  • 2018 – 101,654 miles
  • 2017 – 98,441 miles
  • 2016 – 91,570 miles
  • 2014 – 78,015 miles
  • 2013 – 72,689 miles
  • 2012 – 69,022 miles
  • 2011 – 60,928 miles
  • 2010 – 12,208 miles
  • 2009 – 38,895 miles
  • 2008 – 29,153 miles
  • 2007 – 17,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,607 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,607 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,607 miles
    Test number
    233407201181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
  2. Fail115,592 miles (+1,795)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,592 miles
    Test number
    637243200814
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no light output (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
  3. Pass113,797 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    113,797 miles
    Test number
    675422786104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail113,794 miles (+2,175)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,794 miles
    Test number
    779061192354
    • DangerousVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired with in 30cm of n/s/r seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass111,619 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    111,619 miles
    Test number
    401124687359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail111,614 miles (+1,693)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,614 miles
    Test number
    985106047202
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass109,921 miles (+1,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,921 miles
    Test number
    539119731063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass108,881 miles (+296)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,881 miles
    Test number
    600465396441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass108,585 miles (+1,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,585 miles
    Test number
    197584300025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  10. Pass106,746 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,746 miles
    Test number
    791137201478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,930 miles
    Test number
    942705802838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,930 miles (+2,276)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,930 miles
    Test number
    517861233550
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  13. Pass101,654 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,654 miles
    Test number
    856501837371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,441 miles (+6,871)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    98,441 miles
    Test number
    888286670465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,570 miles (+13,555)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,570 miles
    Test number
    829253944954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,015 miles (+5,326)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,015 miles
    Test number
    648341924326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,689 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,689 miles
    Test number
    297082123301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,685 miles (+3,663)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,685 miles
    Test number
    196359813324
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass69,022 miles (+8,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,022 miles
    Test number
    669455212323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass60,928 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,928 miles
    Test number
    386443451480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light is on
    • NoteFront fog lamps lenses are damaged
    • NoteFront of the n/s sill cover is damaged
  21. Fail60,928 miles (+48,720)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,928 miles
    Test number
    468473451204
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management light is on
    • NoteFront fog lamps lenses are damaged
    • NoteFront of the n/s sill cover is damaged
  22. Pass12,208 miles (-26,687)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    12,208 miles
    Test number
    320556340297
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres feathered inside edge
  23. Pass38,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,895 miles
    Test number
    510925859264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,895 miles (+9,742)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,895 miles
    Test number
    794945959256
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
  25. Fail29,153 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,153 miles
    Test number
    173669928214
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
  26. Pass29,153 miles (+11,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,153 miles
    Test number
    370578228237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
  27. Pass17,408 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    17,408 miles
    Test number
    862554847238
    • NoteFront tyres worn on the edges

Questions about S6 DBX

Does S6 DBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 DBX is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 DBX?
The MOT on S6 DBX is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 DBX done?
S6 DBX was recorded at 115,607 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 5,314 miles a year.
Has S6 DBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 DBX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S6 DBX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S6 DBX find?
S6 DBX passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mounting; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame mounting; underside corroded.

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