Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 3,498 cc
V22 ELKMOT history
V22 ELK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 25 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,758 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 89,758 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,003 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V22 ELK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 25 Apr 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V22 ELK was last recorded at 89,758 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 89,608 miles · 1 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 150 miles
- Average per year
- 4,003 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,758 miles
- 2025 – 85,931 miles
- 2024 – 79,477 miles
- 2023 – 74,168 miles
- 2022 – 70,599 miles
- 2021 – 67,259 miles
- 2020 – 66,005 miles
- 2019 – 61,881 miles
- 2018 – 58,842 miles
- 2017 – 56,324 miles
- 2016 – 52,941 miles
- 2015 – 46,513 miles
- 2014 – 39,443 miles
- 2013 – 36,677 miles
- 2012 – 25,249 miles
- 2010 – 25,211 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,758 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 7 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,758 miles (+150)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 89,758 miles
- Test number
- 965659140704
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail89,608 miles (+3,677)4 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,608 miles
- Test number
- 646384225697
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass85,931 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 85,931 miles
- Test number
- 792294210729
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail85,921 miles (+6,444)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,921 miles
- Test number
- 668891912282
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass79,477 miles (+80)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 79,477 miles
- Test number
- 578910372765
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryMinor oil leak
Fail79,397 miles (+5,229)5 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,397 miles
- Test number
- 824886646307
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryMinor oil leak
Pass74,168 miles (+62)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2024
- Odometer
- 74,168 miles
- Test number
- 524828360613
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail74,106 miles (+3,507)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,106 miles
- Test number
- 927250488779
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass70,599 miles (+3,340)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 70,599 miles
- Test number
- 367256078088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,259 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 67,259 miles
- Test number
- 653895859439
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail67,254 miles (+1,249)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,254 miles
- Test number
- 882656671061
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,005 miles (+4,124)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 66,005 miles
- Test number
- 271470963058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,881 miles (+3,039)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 61,881 miles
- Test number
- 836191670469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,842 miles (+2,518)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 58,842 miles
- Test number
- 318758378888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,324 miles (+3,383)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2018
- Odometer
- 56,324 miles
- Test number
- 199719522807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,941 miles (+6,428)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2017
- Odometer
- 52,941 miles
- Test number
- 428135860962
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEgine cover and under tray fitted
Pass46,513 miles (+7,070)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 46,513 miles
- Test number
- 548956645105
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(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)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass39,443 miles (+2,766)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 39,443 miles
- Test number
- 687419334159
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass36,677 miles (+11,428)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 36,677 miles
- Test number
- 218703143151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,249 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 25,249 miles
- Test number
- 627100652108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,211 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 25,211 miles
- Test number
- 324258550189
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V22 ELK
- Does V22 ELK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V22 ELK is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V22 ELK?
- The MOT on V22 ELK is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V22 ELK done?
- V22 ELK was recorded at 89,758 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,003 miles a year.
- Has V22 ELK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V22 ELK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on V22 ELK 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 V22 ELK find?
- V22 ELK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.
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