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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

S6 RLUMOT history

S6 RLU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

S6 RLU black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
111,511 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 RLU
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
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 RLU was last recorded at 111,511 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,767 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,744 miles
Average per year
5,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,511 miles
  • 2025 – 109,767 miles
  • 2024 – 105,365 miles
  • 2023 – 103,100 miles
  • 2022 – 100,918 miles
  • 2021 – 99,254 miles
  • 2020 – 97,751 miles
  • 2019 – 95,942 miles
  • 2018 – 92,450 miles
  • 2017 – 88,589 miles
  • 2016 – 81,670 miles
  • 2015 – 75,146 miles
  • 2014 – 68,120 miles
  • 2013 – 61,269 miles
  • 2012 – 53,994 miles
  • 2011 – 47,022 miles
  • 2010 – 39,234 miles
  • 2009 – 31,812 miles
  • 2008 – 19,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,511 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,511 miles (+1,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    111,511 miles
    Test number
    399849828024
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass109,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,767 miles
    Test number
    214065766975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail109,767 miles (+4,402)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,767 miles
    Test number
    112978351733
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass105,365 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,365 miles
    Test number
    750037548287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,100 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,100 miles
    Test number
    835267466898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,918 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,918 miles
    Test number
    588092273215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,254 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,254 miles
    Test number
    106852119520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,751 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,751 miles
    Test number
    512626182302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,942 miles (+3,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,942 miles
    Test number
    181360281936
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass92,450 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    92,450 miles
    Test number
    709017447070
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail92,449 miles (+3,860)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,449 miles
    Test number
    175330574968
    • FailureOffside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass88,589 miles (+6,919)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    88,589 miles
    Test number
    658118116333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,670 miles (+6,524)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,670 miles
    Test number
    472899115510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,146 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,146 miles
    Test number
    566300425009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,830 miles (+6,710)1 dangerous1 failure6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,830 miles
    Test number
    405534415094
    • DangerousOffside front tyre bald on inner tread
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteMiddle exhaust brackets broken
    • NoteOffside front tyre showing signs of age
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass68,120 miles (+126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,120 miles
    Test number
    479141734084
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail67,994 miles (+6,725)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,994 miles
    Test number
    718454724048
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass61,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,269 miles
    Test number
    326541713019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,269 miles (+7,275)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,269 miles
    Test number
    375111513038
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass53,994 miles (+6,972)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,994 miles
    Test number
    929308502062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre deteriorated and worn close to legal limit

  21. Pass47,022 miles (+7,788)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,022 miles
    Test number
    155402221464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,234 miles (+7,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,234 miles
    Test number
    190886120401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass31,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,812 miles
    Test number
    432162919030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail31,812 miles (+12,002)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,812 miles
    Test number
    464762419083
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass19,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,810 miles
    Test number
    162685518088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 RLU

Does S6 RLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 RLU is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 RLU?
The MOT on S6 RLU is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 RLU done?
S6 RLU was recorded at 111,511 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 5,048 miles a year.
Has S6 RLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 RLU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S6 RLU 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 S6 RLU find?
S6 RLU passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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