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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

V31 SLKMOT history

V31 SLK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
85,075 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 SLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 SLK was last recorded at 85,075 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Aug 2021: 79,708 miles, lower than 97,908 miles on 12 Aug 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,530 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
545 miles
Average per year
3,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,075 miles
  • 2025 – 84,530 miles
  • 2024 – 83,117 miles
  • 2023 – 81,816 miles
  • 2022 – 80,985 miles
  • 2021 – 79,708 miles
  • 2020 – 79,142 miles
  • 2019 – 78,315 miles
  • 2018 – 77,216 miles
  • 2017 – 76,125 miles
  • 2016 – 73,762 miles
  • 2015 – 72,207 miles
  • 2014 – 69,725 miles
  • 2013 – 62,624 miles
  • 2012 – 56,672 miles
  • 2011 – 51,592 miles
  • 2009 – 45,765 miles
  • 2008 – 39,958 miles
  • 2007 – 26,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,075 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,075 miles (+545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    85,075 miles
    Test number
    305775374690
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass84,530 miles (+1,413)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,530 miles
    Test number
    782356369821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass83,117 miles (+1,301)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    83,117 miles
    Test number
    922662212637
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  4. Pass81,816 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,816 miles
    Test number
    185361254236
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail81,814 miles (+829)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,814 miles
    Test number
    584021278418
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass80,985 miles (+1,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,985 miles
    Test number
    211885638925
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass79,708 miles (-18,200)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,708 miles
    Test number
    644994428053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,908 miles (+18,766)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,908 miles
    Test number
    963074536304
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass79,142 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,142 miles
    Test number
    381164552328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,116 miles (+801)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,116 miles
    Test number
    997193375429
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass78,315 miles (+1,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,315 miles
    Test number
    426678526439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass77,216 miles (+1,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    77,216 miles
    Test number
    565085744925
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings have slight play

  13. Pass76,125 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,125 miles
    Test number
    504926144713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,762 miles (+1,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,762 miles
    Test number
    781570273853
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play very slight (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass72,207 miles (+2,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,207 miles
    Test number
    270810858874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass69,725 miles (+7,101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,725 miles
    Test number
    147188444274
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass62,624 miles (+5,952)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,624 miles
    Test number
    228757303029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,672 miles (+5,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,672 miles
    Test number
    919459602030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass51,592 miles (+5,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,592 miles
    Test number
    949417201081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass45,765 miles (+5,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,765 miles
    Test number
    412807919344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass39,958 miles (+13,072)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,958 miles
    Test number
    504779228352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    26,886 miles
    Test number
    633090437335
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail26,886 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,886 miles
    Test number
    783900937367
    • 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)

Questions about V31 SLK

Does V31 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 SLK is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 SLK?
The MOT on V31 SLK is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 SLK done?
V31 SLK was recorded at 85,075 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,119 miles a year.
Has V31 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 SLK has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V31 SLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V31 SLK find?
V31 SLK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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