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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

V12 SLKMOT history

V12 SLK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 55,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

V12 SLK black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
55,537 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 SLK
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
20 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 SLK was last recorded at 55,537 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,150 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,387 miles
Average per year
2,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,537 miles
  • 2025 – 54,150 miles
  • 2024 – 53,289 miles
  • 2023 – 52,515 miles
  • 2021 – 50,923 miles
  • 2020 – 49,086 miles
  • 2018 – 47,825 miles
  • 2017 – 47,083 miles
  • 2016 – 44,507 miles
  • 2015 – 41,639 miles
  • 2014 – 40,255 miles
  • 2013 – 38,658 miles
  • 2012 – 36,230 miles
  • 2011 – 31,944 miles
  • 2010 – 25,293 miles
  • 2009 – 16,073 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,537 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,537 miles (+1,387)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    55,537 miles
    Test number
    885072416009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass54,150 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    54,150 miles
    Test number
    363945520191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail54,150 miles (+861)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,150 miles
    Test number
    762653974030
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass53,289 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    53,289 miles
    Test number
    949409170689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,515 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    52,515 miles
    Test number
    354662192743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,514 miles (+1,591)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,514 miles
    Test number
    557301150157
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass50,923 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,923 miles
    Test number
    891414346099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail50,917 miles (+1,831)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    158306006133
    • MajorBrake performance not tested excessive corrosion rear subframe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass49,086 miles (+1,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,086 miles
    Test number
    953780514288
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass47,825 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,825 miles
    Test number
    659475343204
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail47,822 miles (+739)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,822 miles
    Test number
    179347792261
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass47,083 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,083 miles
    Test number
    220269869671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,077 miles (+2,570)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,077 miles
    Test number
    408061308299
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass44,507 miles (+2,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,507 miles
    Test number
    183807420335
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass41,639 miles (+1,384)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,639 miles
    Test number
    436283765116
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteLong hand brake travel

  16. Pass40,255 miles (+8)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,255 miles
    Test number
    628053954158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded

  17. Fail40,247 miles (+1,589)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,247 miles
    Test number
    995859344112
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded

  18. Pass38,658 miles (+2,428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,658 miles
    Test number
    425059953198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass36,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,230 miles
    Test number
    209601882121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,230 miles (+4,286)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,230 miles
    Test number
    146790582196
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass31,944 miles (+6,651)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,944 miles
    Test number
    918264231156
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to limits on edges

  22. Pass25,293 miles (+9,220)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,293 miles
    Test number
    121029560154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,073 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    16,073 miles
    Test number
    292599669155
    • NoteLeds missing on the o/s side repeater

Questions about V12 SLK

Does V12 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 SLK is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 SLK?
The MOT on V12 SLK is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 SLK done?
V12 SLK was recorded at 55,537 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,357 miles a year.
Has V12 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 SLK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V12 SLK 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 SLK find?
V12 SLK passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 1 more.

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