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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

V12 WELMOT history

V12 WEL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 46,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

V12 WEL blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
46,688 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 WEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 WEL was last recorded at 46,688 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 2,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,559 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,129 miles
Average per year
2,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 46,688 miles
  • 2024 – 44,559 miles
  • 2023 – 42,871 miles
  • 2022 – 41,440 miles
  • 2021 – 41,094 miles
  • 2020 – 40,186 miles
  • 2019 – 38,228 miles
  • 2018 – 36,919 miles
  • 2017 – 35,135 miles
  • 2016 – 33,591 miles
  • 2015 – 31,712 miles
  • 2014 – 29,035 miles
  • 2013 – 26,136 miles
  • 2012 – 22,354 miles
  • 2011 – 17,869 miles
  • 2010 – 10,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,688 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,688 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    46,688 miles
    Test number
    826999248377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,559 miles (+1,688)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    44,559 miles
    Test number
    565800084637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,871 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    42,871 miles
    Test number
    843899432255
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail42,871 miles (+1,431)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,871 miles
    Test number
    973497882377
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass41,440 miles (+346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    41,440 miles
    Test number
    423784850876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass41,094 miles (+908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    41,094 miles
    Test number
    411664553553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass40,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    40,186 miles
    Test number
    992426804598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,185 miles (+1,957)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,185 miles
    Test number
    213972524254
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake effort down compared to n/s
  9. Pass38,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,228 miles
    Test number
    834488846065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,227 miles (+1,308)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,227 miles
    Test number
    241385756218
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass36,919 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    36,919 miles
    Test number
    860541168766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,135 miles
    Test number
    972936937858
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Fail35,135 miles (+1,544)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,135 miles
    Test number
    369949301435
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner edge wearing slightly
  14. Pass33,591 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,591 miles
    Test number
    501422144779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,712 miles (+2,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    31,712 miles
    Test number
    976752365110
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass29,035 miles (+2,899)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,035 miles
    Test number
    255591774108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,136 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    26,136 miles
    Test number
    237919353457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,354 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    22,354 miles
    Test number
    245636242459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,285 miles (+4,416)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,285 miles
    Test number
    659200942191
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass17,869 miles (+7,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    17,869 miles
    Test number
    237514861120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass10,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    10,783 miles
    Test number
    184872360142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail10,783 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,783 miles
    Test number
    401012060183
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V12 WEL

Does V12 WEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 WEL is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V12 WEL?
The MOT on V12 WEL is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 WEL done?
V12 WEL was recorded at 46,688 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,319 miles a year.
Has V12 WEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 WEL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V12 WEL 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 WEL find?
V12 WEL passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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