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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V12 AXRMOT history

V12 AXR is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 59,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
59,355 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 AXR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 AXR was last recorded at 59,355 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 4,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,233 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,122 miles
Average per year
2,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,355 miles
  • 2025 – 55,233 miles
  • 2024 – 48,795 miles
  • 2020 – 48,652 miles
  • 2019 – 47,657 miles
  • 2018 – 46,586 miles
  • 2017 – 42,901 miles
  • 2016 – 32,963 miles
  • 2015 – 22,347 miles
  • 2014 – 20,277 miles
  • 2013 – 16,446 miles
  • 2012 – 14,567 miles
  • 2011 – 12,605 miles
  • 2010 – 9,517 miles
  • 2009 – 6,873 miles
  • 2008 – 4,345 miles
  • 2007 – 3,511 miles
  • 2006 – 2,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,355 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,355 miles (+4,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    59,355 miles
    Test number
    495192107295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass55,233 miles (+6,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    55,233 miles
    Test number
    153542255840
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output wet inside (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass48,795 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    48,795 miles
    Test number
    545810946161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,652 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,652 miles
    Test number
    239003555509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  5. Fail48,626 miles (+969)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,626 miles
    Test number
    574334219224
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass47,657 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,657 miles
    Test number
    653911095391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,586 miles
    Test number
    826121048598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail46,586 miles (+3,685)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,586 miles
    Test number
    972793275067
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  9. Pass42,901 miles (+9,938)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,901 miles
    Test number
    272052113917
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes starting corrosion,rear tyres wear
    • AdvisoryFront indicators faded
    • AdvisoryN/s screen wash inop
  10. Pass32,963 miles (+10,616)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,963 miles
    Test number
    186691881905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,347 miles
    Test number
    105641575040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail22,347 miles (+2,070)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,347 miles
    Test number
    308801775085
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  13. Pass20,277 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    20,277 miles
    Test number
    989005754025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,446 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,446 miles
    Test number
    388484263033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,567 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,567 miles
    Test number
    917975272012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,605 miles (+3,088)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    12,605 miles
    Test number
    969479351050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail9,517 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,517 miles
    Test number
    152145820042
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
  18. Pass9,517 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    9,517 miles
    Test number
    510935720068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass6,873 miles (+2,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    6,873 miles
    Test number
    473112129006
    • NoteWasher bottel lamp on
  20. Fail4,345 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,345 miles
    Test number
    232780668064
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  21. Pass4,345 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    4,345 miles
    Test number
    372920868021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass3,511 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    3,511 miles
    Test number
    663882857045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass2,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    2,929 miles
    Test number
    814783356069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 AXR

Does V12 AXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 AXR is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 AXR?
The MOT on V12 AXR is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 AXR done?
V12 AXR was recorded at 59,355 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 2,752 miles a year.
Has V12 AXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 AXR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on V12 AXR 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 V12 AXR find?
V12 AXR passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre slightly damaged.

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