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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V49 OAJMOT history

V49 OAJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 181,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
181,669 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V49 OAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V49 OAJ was last recorded at 181,669 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 11,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,012 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,657 miles
Average per year
8,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,669 miles
  • 2025 – 170,012 miles
  • 2024 – 158,607 miles
  • 2023 – 145,881 miles
  • 2022 – 136,890 miles
  • 2021 – 124,420 miles
  • 2020 – 115,653 miles
  • 2019 – 109,769 miles
  • 2018 – 98,529 miles
  • 2017 – 93,833 miles
  • 2016 – 86,424 miles
  • 2014 – 70,522 miles
  • 2012 – 56,538 miles
  • 2011 – 49,845 miles
  • 2010 – 41,022 miles
  • 2009 – 34,556 miles
  • 2008 – 29,728 miles
  • 2007 – 23,603 miles
  • 2006 – 17,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,669 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    181,669 miles
    Test number
    116291764430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail181,669 miles (+11,657)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,669 miles
    Test number
    617729295417
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass170,012 miles (+11,405)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    170,012 miles
    Test number
    594441838855
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment both sides hand brake (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass158,607 miles (+12,726)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    158,607 miles
    Test number
    187555341739
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides outer d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear drive shaft oil seal slightly leaking

  5. Pass145,881 miles (+8,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    145,881 miles
    Test number
    937662045329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass136,890 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    136,890 miles
    Test number
    990230648630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,571 miles (+12,151)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,571 miles
    Test number
    555653540064
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,420 miles (+8,767)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    124,420 miles
    Test number
    713767970719
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass115,653 miles (+5,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    115,653 miles
    Test number
    263792298006
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,769 miles (+11,240)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    109,769 miles
    Test number
    559722086453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,529 miles (+4,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,529 miles
    Test number
    845471442821
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  12. Pass93,833 miles (+7,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,833 miles
    Test number
    705212781564
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass86,424 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,424 miles
    Test number
    684886753560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,423 miles (+15,901)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,423 miles
    Test number
    193448087767
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  15. Pass70,522 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,522 miles
    Test number
    288385614157
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail70,522 miles (+13,984)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,522 miles
    Test number
    489785014187
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass56,538 miles (+6,693)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,538 miles
    Test number
    556771602360
    • NoteCondensation in both headlamps
    • NoteSlight play at o/s/f wheel bearing

  18. Pass49,845 miles (+8,823)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,845 miles
    Test number
    855953651241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,022 miles (+6,466)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,022 miles
    Test number
    844562680236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,556 miles
    Test number
    564666389272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,556 miles (+4,828)2 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,556 miles
    Test number
    804693389284
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight travel on handbrake lever advise adjustment

  22. Pass29,728 miles (+6,125)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,728 miles
    Test number
    513378078217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,603 miles (+6,193)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,603 miles
    Test number
    781272077232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,410 miles
    Test number
    383470776414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V49 OAJ

Does V49 OAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V49 OAJ is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V49 OAJ?
The MOT on V49 OAJ is valid until 20 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V49 OAJ done?
V49 OAJ was recorded at 181,669 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 8,404 miles a year.
Has V49 OAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V49 OAJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V49 OAJ 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 V49 OAJ find?
V49 OAJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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