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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V37 DMCMOT history

V37 DMC is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2025
Mileage
112,656 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V37 DMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V37 DMC was last recorded at 112,656 miles on 12 Nov 2024, 810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 May 2018: 106,680 miles, lower than 143,461 miles on 3 Apr 2017.

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
111,846 miles · 6 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
810 miles
Average per year
4,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,656 miles
  • 2023 – 111,846 miles
  • 2022 – 110,949 miles
  • 2021 – 110,352 miles
  • 2019 – 107,415 miles
  • 2018 – 106,716 miles
  • 2017 – 143,461 miles
  • 2016 – 87,369 miles
  • 2015 – 81,333 miles
  • 2014 – 78,021 miles
  • 2013 – 74,051 miles
  • 2011 – 68,545 miles
  • 2010 – 61,650 miles
  • 2009 – 55,018 miles
  • 2008 – 48,889 miles
  • 2007 – 43,330 miles
  • 2006 – 37,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,656 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,656 miles (+810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,656 miles
    Test number
    815509688831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass111,846 miles (+897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,846 miles
    Test number
    570819786735
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass110,949 miles (+597)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,949 miles
    Test number
    519451808588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,352 miles (+2,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,352 miles
    Test number
    332657211309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,415 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,415 miles
    Test number
    829678824235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,414 miles (+698)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,414 miles
    Test number
    803852766630
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass106,716 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,716 miles
    Test number
    435255467430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,680 miles (-36,781)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,680 miles
    Test number
    692266332775
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass143,461 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    143,461 miles
    Test number
    123034923649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail143,461 miles (+56,092)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,461 miles
    Test number
    553765683927
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass87,369 miles (+6,036)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,369 miles
    Test number
    265460585881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,333 miles (+3,312)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,333 miles
    Test number
    336560695090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,021 miles (+3,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,021 miles
    Test number
    148566574433
    • 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)

  14. Pass74,051 miles (+5,506)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,051 miles
    Test number
    535265573047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,545 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,545 miles
    Test number
    198558241337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    61,650 miles
    Test number
    834271600353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,650 miles (+6,632)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,650 miles
    Test number
    590436590269
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,018 miles (+6,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,018 miles
    Test number
    311828129311
    • 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)

  19. Pass48,889 miles (+5,559)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,889 miles
    Test number
    614096508377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,330 miles (+5,479)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,330 miles
    Test number
    511768577230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    37,851 miles
    Test number
    171614076005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V37 DMC

Does V37 DMC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V37 DMC expired on 11 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V37 DMC?
The MOT on V37 DMC expired on 11 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V37 DMC done?
V37 DMC was recorded at 112,656 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2024, an average of 4,008 miles a year.
Has V37 DMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V37 DMC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on V37 DMC 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 V37 DMC find?
V37 DMC passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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