Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc
V12 BAXMOT history
V12 BAX is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 179,425 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 179,425 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 9,562 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 BAX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,996 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 28 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 BAX was last recorded at 179,425 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 179,423 miles · 7 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 9,562 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,425 miles
- 2025 – 172,504 miles
- 2024 – 164,163 miles
- 2023 – 159,623 miles
- 2022 – 153,075 miles
- 2021 – 147,258 miles
- 2020 – 139,859 miles
- 2018 – 119,404 miles
- 2017 – 98,854 miles
- 2016 – 84,124 miles
- 2015 – 64,827 miles
- 2013 – 44,242 miles
- 2012 – 32,470 miles
- 2011 – 31,178 miles
- 2010 – 18,783 miles
- 2009 – 13,806 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,425 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2026
Exhaust mounting defective both centre mounts rusted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 14 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,425 miles (+2)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 179,425 miles
- Test number
- 226775521447
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail179,423 miles (+6,919)1 dangerous7 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,423 miles
- Test number
- 294921141368
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass172,504 miles (+8,341)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 172,504 miles
- Test number
- 346342045678
- AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake effort low
Pass164,163 miles (+39)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 164,163 miles
- Test number
- 659902625749
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both centre mounts rusted (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail164,124 miles (+4,501)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,124 miles
- Test number
- 917184325936
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective both centre mounts rusted (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass159,623 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 159,623 miles
- Test number
- 453839753991
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Fail159,622 miles (+6,547)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,622 miles
- Test number
- 973661667630
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass153,075 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 153,075 miles
- Test number
- 493346939934
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Fail153,072 miles (+5,814)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,072 miles
- Test number
- 308934303210
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cast arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting 'd' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn cast arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass147,258 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 147,258 miles
- Test number
- 829198230738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,223 miles (+7,364)3 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,223 miles
- Test number
- 753249665124
- DangerousNearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,859 miles (+20,455)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 139,859 miles
- Test number
- 873192867111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,404 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 119,404 miles
- Test number
- 988498958558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,401 miles (+6,421)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,401 miles
- Test number
- 295930316468
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie rod joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Pass112,980 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 112,980 miles
- Test number
- 552659507790
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,980 miles (+14,126)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,980 miles
- Test number
- 164674058139
- FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f bottom (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,854 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 98,854 miles
- Test number
- 961232961867
- AdvisoryExhaust mounts corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brakes noisy in rear drums
- AdvisoryUnable to give full inspection to under side of vehicle due to under trays fitted
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail98,854 miles (+14,730)1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,854 miles
- Test number
- 387953143643
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust mounts corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brakes noisy in rear drums
- AdvisoryUnable to give full inspection to under side of vehicle due to under trays fitted
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass84,124 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 84,124 miles
- Test number
- 558582213472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,123 miles (+19,296)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,123 miles
- Test number
- 398933806379
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,827 miles (+20,585)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 64,827 miles
- Test number
- 987255205023
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass44,242 miles (+11,772)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 44,242 miles
- Test number
- 428379133413
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,470 miles (+1,292)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 32,470 miles
- Test number
- 966386902359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,178 miles (+5,769)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 31,178 miles
- Test number
- 668812521399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,409 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 25,409 miles
- Test number
- 816213261082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,409 miles (+6,626)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,409 miles
- Test number
- 256783961029
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,783 miles (+4,977)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 18,783 miles
- Test number
- 741515270084
- NoteNearside front tyre perished NOT deep enough to reach cords
- NoteNearside wiper blade poor condition
- NoteOffside front tyre perished NOT deep enough to reach cords
- NoteOffside rear tyre severe perishing NOT yet deep enough to reach cords
Pass13,806 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 13,806 miles
- Test number
- 934283279001
- NoteFront bumper damaged.nsf fog lamp insecure. vehicle fitted undertrays
Questions about V12 BAX
- Does V12 BAX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 BAX is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V12 BAX?
- The MOT on V12 BAX is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V12 BAX done?
- V12 BAX was recorded at 179,425 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 9,562 miles a year.
- Has V12 BAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 BAX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on V12 BAX 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 BAX find?
- V12 BAX passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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