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Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 2,996 cc

V51 MJBMOT history

V51 MJB is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 68,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

V51 MJB blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
68,142 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 MJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 MJB was last recorded at 68,142 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,142 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,142 miles
  • 2025 – 63,866 miles
  • 2024 – 59,361 miles
  • 2023 – 55,292 miles
  • 2022 – 52,840 miles
  • 2021 – 49,818 miles
  • 2020 – 46,787 miles
  • 2019 – 38,267 miles
  • 2018 – 36,420 miles
  • 2017 – 33,085 miles
  • 2016 – 29,033 miles
  • 2015 – 24,240 miles
  • 2014 – 20,343 miles
  • 2013 – 12,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,142 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush camber arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush camber arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    68,142 miles
    Test number
    888211002840
    • 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))
  2. Fail68,142 miles (+4,276)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,142 miles
    Test number
    515941630949
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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))
  3. Pass63,866 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    63,866 miles
    Test number
    219417818953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,361 miles (+4,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    59,361 miles
    Test number
    161335444423
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing outer edges slightly
  5. Pass55,292 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    55,292 miles
    Test number
    238435400076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,840 miles (+3,022)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,840 miles
    Test number
    448662831330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,818 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,818 miles
    Test number
    435257335544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,787 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    46,787 miles
    Test number
    398068968843
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail46,785 miles (+8,518)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,785 miles
    Test number
    319849121037
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S & O/S REARS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass38,267 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    38,267 miles
    Test number
    172303673363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,420 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    36,420 miles
    Test number
    123990214195
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Fail36,420 miles (+3,335)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,420 miles
    Test number
    757378868492
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Torque strut (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Pass33,085 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,085 miles
    Test number
    967679482891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,033 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,033 miles
    Test number
    557146191234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush camber arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush camber arm (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail28,935 miles (+4,695)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,935 miles
    Test number
    350171875807
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush camber arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush camber arm (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass24,240 miles (+3,897)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,240 miles
    Test number
    157878035189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,343 miles (+7,692)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,343 miles
    Test number
    139880854110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    12,651 miles
    Test number
    998031233185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V51 MJB

Does V51 MJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V51 MJB is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V51 MJB?
The MOT on V51 MJB is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V51 MJB done?
V51 MJB was recorded at 68,142 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,372 miles a year.
Has V51 MJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 MJB has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V51 MJB 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 V51 MJB find?
V51 MJB passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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