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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

V12 CPSMOT history

V12 CPS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

V12 CPS black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,009 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 CPS
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
17 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 CPS was last recorded at 81,009 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 3,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,427 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,582 miles
Average per year
3,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,009 miles
  • 2025 – 77,427 miles
  • 2024 – 75,132 miles
  • 2023 – 71,742 miles
  • 2022 – 67,171 miles
  • 2021 – 62,624 miles
  • 2020 – 57,725 miles
  • 2019 – 51,542 miles
  • 2018 – 44,945 miles
  • 2017 – 37,141 miles
  • 2016 – 29,916 miles
  • 2015 – 22,543 miles
  • 2014 – 22,445 miles
  • 2013 – 22,250 miles
  • 2012 – 21,797 miles
  • 2011 – 20,853 miles
  • 2010 – 19,041 miles
  • 2009 – 14,389 miles
  • 2008 – 10,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,009 miles
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,009 miles (+3,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,009 miles
    Test number
    639991122990
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass77,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,427 miles
    Test number
    430398444823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail77,427 miles (+2,295)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,427 miles
    Test number
    222810139107
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,132 miles (+3,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    651463780884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear EXHAUST MOUNT HEAVILY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear EXHAUST MOUNT HEAVILY CORRODED

  5. Pass71,742 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,742 miles
    Test number
    309117703634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,171 miles (+4,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,171 miles
    Test number
    205036424035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass62,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,624 miles
    Test number
    702630854056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,624 miles (+4,899)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,624 miles
    Test number
    534885518799
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,725 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,725 miles
    Test number
    311048677012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail57,725 miles (+6,183)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,725 miles
    Test number
    804209684803
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass51,542 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,542 miles
    Test number
    320844545746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,945 miles (+7,804)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,945 miles
    Test number
    972922397611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,141 miles (+7,225)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,141 miles
    Test number
    459046209722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,916 miles (+7,373)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    29,916 miles
    Test number
    318942767311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,543 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    22,543 miles
    Test number
    503076656222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,508 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    22,508 miles
    Test number
    612759980836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,445 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,445 miles
    Test number
    325603114263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,250 miles (+453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,250 miles
    Test number
    769510193108
    • 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)

  19. Pass21,797 miles (+944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    21,797 miles
    Test number
    916553462197
    • 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)

  20. Pass20,853 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,853 miles
    Test number
    959057311143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,041 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,041 miles
    Test number
    843494600086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,389 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,389 miles
    Test number
    983689209095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    10,862 miles
    Test number
    541407118069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 CPS

Does V12 CPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 CPS is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 CPS?
The MOT on V12 CPS is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 CPS done?
V12 CPS was recorded at 81,009 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 3,775 miles a year.
Has V12 CPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 CPS has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V12 CPS 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 CPS find?
V12 CPS passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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