Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc
V16 BCKMOT history
V16 BCK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,854 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 72,854 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,582 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V16 BCK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 5,439 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 16 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V16 BCK was last recorded at 72,854 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 7,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 May 2018: 56,192 miles, lower than 56,891 miles on 18 May 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 65,852 miles · 20 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,002 miles
- Average per year
- 3,582 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 72,854 miles
- 2024 – 65,852 miles
- 2019 – 64,535 miles
- 2018 – 56,192 miles
- 2017 – 56,277 miles
- 2016 – 55,388 miles
- 2015 – 52,122 miles
- 2014 – 45,004 miles
- 2013 – 37,502 miles
- 2011 – 31,064 miles
- 2010 – 24,699 miles
- 2009 – 19,551 miles
- 2008 – 13,173 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,854 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,854 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 72,854 miles
- Test number
- 300711973034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail72,854 miles (+7,002)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,854 miles
- Test number
- 727554539883
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,852 miles (+1,317)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 65,852 miles
- Test number
- 532491611439
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass64,535 miles (+8,343)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 64,535 miles
- Test number
- 914132047991
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass56,192 miles (-699)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 56,192 miles
- Test number
- 263104354877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,891 miles (+614)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,891 miles
- Test number
- 654159901644
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working flashing (1.1.A.3b)
Pass56,277 miles (+889)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 56,277 miles
- Test number
- 421660467785
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass55,388 miles (+3,266)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 55,388 miles
- Test number
- 860143818052
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Pass52,122 miles (+7,118)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 52,122 miles
- Test number
- 410915035479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,004 miles (+7,502)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 45,004 miles
- Test number
- 358025124442
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass37,502 miles (+2,171)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 37,502 miles
- Test number
- 776117223268
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,331 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 35,331 miles
- Test number
- 167165413462
- NoteNearside front headlamp top mounting broken
Fail35,331 miles (+4,267)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,331 miles
- Test number
- 296345613061
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- NoteNearside front headlamp top mounting broken
Pass31,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 31,064 miles
- Test number
- 997480241378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,064 miles (+6,365)1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,064 miles
- Test number
- 479950241333
- DangerousNearside 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)
- NoteFront 225/40/zr18 92y pirelli
- NoteRear 245/35/zr18 92y pirelli
- NoteVery strong advisory that the nearside front tyre inner side wall is perishing (advise replacement)
Pass24,699 miles (+5,148)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 24,699 miles
- Test number
- 313262040375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,551 miles (+6,378)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 19,551 miles
- Test number
- 482640559434
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass13,173 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 13,173 miles
- Test number
- 861800958340
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about V16 BCK
- Does V16 BCK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V16 BCK expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V16 BCK?
- The MOT on V16 BCK expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V16 BCK done?
- V16 BCK was recorded at 72,854 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 3,582 miles a year.
- Has V16 BCK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V16 BCK has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on V16 BCK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V16 BCK find?
- V16 BCK passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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