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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

V1 POSMOT history

V1 POS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 102,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

V1 POS blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
102,806 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 POS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 POS was last recorded at 102,806 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 1,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,388 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,418 miles
Average per year
4,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,806 miles
  • 2025 – 101,388 miles
  • 2024 – 98,241 miles
  • 2023 – 94,734 miles
  • 2022 – 92,956 miles
  • 2021 – 90,223 miles
  • 2020 – 87,826 miles
  • 2019 – 81,374 miles
  • 2018 – 75,907 miles
  • 2017 – 72,723 miles
  • 2016 – 70,040 miles
  • 2015 – 67,403 miles
  • 2014 – 63,903 miles
  • 2013 – 60,781 miles
  • 2012 – 59,470 miles
  • 2011 – 55,881 miles
  • 2010 – 49,436 miles
  • 2009 – 38,020 miles
  • 2008 – 30,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,806 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise discs are measured next service (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Advise - rear offside tyre cracking slightly at outer edge of tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,806 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    102,806 miles
    Test number
    539467621889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    101,388 miles
    Test number
    527614811742
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail101,388 miles (+3,147)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,388 miles
    Test number
    406653494188
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass98,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    98,241 miles
    Test number
    427872154592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,241 miles (+3,507)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,241 miles
    Test number
    147091951298
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,734 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,734 miles
    Test number
    500138712764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,956 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,956 miles
    Test number
    778829795062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail92,956 miles (+2,733)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,956 miles
    Test number
    951044405222
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass90,223 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,223 miles
    Test number
    255111763300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail90,223 miles (+2,397)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,223 miles
    Test number
    286854711145
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass87,826 miles (+6,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,826 miles
    Test number
    924358847349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass81,374 miles (+5,467)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,374 miles
    Test number
    355103682663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,907 miles (+3,184)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,907 miles
    Test number
    933768812869
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Need to measure disc (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Need to measure disc (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass72,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,723 miles
    Test number
    244801051913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,723 miles (+2,683)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,723 miles
    Test number
    929806864918
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass70,040 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,040 miles
    Test number
    641473520426
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise discs are measured next service (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAdvise - rear offside tyre cracking slightly at outer edge of tread

  17. Fail69,996 miles (+2,593)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,996 miles
    Test number
    814936086157
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint marked with yellow chalk (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise discs are measured next service (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAdvise - rear offside tyre cracking slightly at outer edge of tread

  18. Pass67,403 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,403 miles
    Test number
    476509875098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,400 miles (+3,497)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,400 miles
    Test number
    776747475053
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvise- eml on & engine missfire

  20. Pass63,903 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,903 miles
    Test number
    617319774096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail63,902 miles (+3,121)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,902 miles
    Test number
    339097774049
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass60,781 miles (+1,311)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,781 miles
    Test number
    809085063092
    • NoteAdvise - balance on front brakes could be slightly better
    • NoteAdvise - offside front tyre cracking slightly at edge of tread

  23. Pass59,470 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,470 miles
    Test number
    176348262407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,881 miles (+6,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,881 miles
    Test number
    526333061083
    • 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)

  25. Pass49,436 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,436 miles
    Test number
    533225570040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,304 miles (+11,284)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,304 miles
    Test number
    303551570069
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass38,020 miles (+7,703)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,020 miles
    Test number
    903729279004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,317 miles
    Test number
    591230278012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 POS

Does V1 POS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 POS is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 POS?
The MOT on V1 POS is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 POS done?
V1 POS was recorded at 102,806 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 4,022 miles a year.
Has V1 POS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 POS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V1 POS 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 V1 POS find?
V1 POS passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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