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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

V26 SLKMOT history

V26 SLK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

V26 SLK black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
79,524 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 SLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 SLK was last recorded at 79,524 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,103 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
421 miles
Average per year
3,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,524 miles
  • 2024 – 79,103 miles
  • 2023 – 77,922 miles
  • 2022 – 77,040 miles
  • 2021 – 72,710 miles
  • 2020 – 67,646 miles
  • 2019 – 64,826 miles
  • 2018 – 62,950 miles
  • 2017 – 60,494 miles
  • 2016 – 56,696 miles
  • 2015 – 53,667 miles
  • 2014 – 49,272 miles
  • 2013 – 45,602 miles
  • 2012 – 41,856 miles
  • 2011 – 38,132 miles
  • 2010 – 34,144 miles
  • 2009 – 28,800 miles
  • 2008 – 23,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,524 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.

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,524 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    79,524 miles
    Test number
    638387517806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,103 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    79,103 miles
    Test number
    801225584135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,922 miles (+882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    77,922 miles
    Test number
    360979367769
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are slightly perished

  4. Pass77,040 miles (+4,330)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,040 miles
    Test number
    681880576469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,710 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    72,710 miles
    Test number
    765862751638
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail72,708 miles (+5,062)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,708 miles
    Test number
    373791238463
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe / suspension arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,646 miles
    Test number
    623445292346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,646 miles (+2,820)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,646 miles
    Test number
    443543475195
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass64,826 miles (+1,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,826 miles
    Test number
    239357112153
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass62,950 miles (+2,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,950 miles
    Test number
    946923103751
    • AdvisoryBoth head lights are deteriorated / poor pattern
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass60,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,494 miles
    Test number
    561530231475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,494 miles (+3,798)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,494 miles
    Test number
    724867293613
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  13. Pass56,696 miles (+3,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,696 miles
    Test number
    481597853398
    • AdvisoryOffside rear exhaust pipe is cracked

  14. Pass53,667 miles (+42)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,667 miles
    Test number
    318371885194
    • NoteAdvise check tracking
    • NoteNearside + offside front tyres worn on inner edges very close to showing cord

  15. Fail53,625 miles (+4,353)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,625 miles
    Test number
    337177275112
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise check tracking
    • NoteNearside + offside front tyres worn on inner edges very close to showing cord

  16. Pass49,272 miles (+3,670)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,272 miles
    Test number
    266314854179
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge

  17. Pass45,602 miles (+120)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,602 miles
    Test number
    917974233120
    • NoteAll tyres are worn on the inner edge
    • NoteCentre stop light not working

  18. Fail45,482 miles (+3,626)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,482 miles
    Test number
    168719413134
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres are worn on the inner edge
    • NoteCentre stop light not working

  19. Pass41,856 miles (+3,724)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,856 miles
    Test number
    398976792059
    • NoteFront tyres are worn on inner edges

  20. Pass38,132 miles (+3,988)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,132 miles
    Test number
    626568511185
    • NoteCorrosion centre exhaust mountings
    • NoteO/s front wiper blade worn

  21. Pass34,144 miles (+5,344)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,144 miles
    Test number
    380595680066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,800 miles (+5,069)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,800 miles
    Test number
    620212899067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall chip bottom of o/s front windscreen

  23. Pass23,731 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,731 miles
    Test number
    923201598081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail23,730 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,730 miles
    Test number
    422641288052
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about V26 SLK

Does V26 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 SLK is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 SLK?
The MOT on V26 SLK is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 SLK done?
V26 SLK was recorded at 79,524 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 3,088 miles a year.
Has V26 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 SLK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on V26 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 V26 SLK find?
V26 SLK passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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