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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V52 SBKMOT history

V52 SBK is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 73,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
73,880 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V52 SBK
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
3 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V52 SBK was last recorded at 73,880 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,880 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,880 miles
  • 2025 – 70,730 miles
  • 2024 – 66,866 miles
  • 2023 – 65,195 miles
  • 2022 – 64,234 miles
  • 2021 – 62,204 miles
  • 2020 – 60,101 miles
  • 2019 – 58,757 miles
  • 2017 – 54,559 miles
  • 2016 – 54,299 miles
  • 2015 – 53,889 miles
  • 2014 – 52,525 miles
  • 2013 – 50,106 miles
  • 2012 – 45,388 miles
  • 2011 – 41,369 miles
  • 2010 – 36,976 miles
  • 2009 – 32,879 miles
  • 2008 – 28,272 miles
  • 2007 – 21,777 miles
  • 2006 – 15,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,880 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    73,880 miles
    Test number
    409835614534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail73,880 miles (+3,150)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,880 miles
    Test number
    510374296005
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  3. Pass70,730 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,730 miles
    Test number
    158752469199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,866 miles (+1,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,866 miles
    Test number
    773253227666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass65,195 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,195 miles
    Test number
    395316892183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Fail65,195 miles (+961)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,195 miles
    Test number
    855044681391
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass64,234 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,234 miles
    Test number
    495867986642
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail64,234 miles (+2,030)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,234 miles
    Test number
    736949719359
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass62,204 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,204 miles
    Test number
    685470889236
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMinor stone chips to windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail62,204 miles (+2,103)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,204 miles
    Test number
    134478499571
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative All not flashing (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMinor stone chips to windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass60,101 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,101 miles
    Test number
    555116000924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding adjacent to hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding adjacent to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail60,091 miles (+1,334)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,091 miles
    Test number
    489734832266
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working Not flashing. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative Not flashing. (4.4.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer face slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding adjacent to hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding adjacent to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass58,757 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,757 miles
    Test number
    366944049782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Fail58,744 miles (+4,185)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,744 miles
    Test number
    878559192538
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass54,559 miles (+260)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    54,559 miles
    Test number
    508260267079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass54,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    54,299 miles
    Test number
    768218521048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,299 miles (+410)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,299 miles
    Test number
    253469070594
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass53,889 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,889 miles
    Test number
    470313173797
    • AdvisoryOsf headlight condensated

  19. Fail53,861 miles (+1,336)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,861 miles
    Test number
    186956791293
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOsf headlight condensated

  20. Pass52,525 miles (+2,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,525 miles
    Test number
    725496344309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass50,106 miles (+4,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,106 miles
    Test number
    366332853328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass45,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,388 miles
    Test number
    726382292250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,387 miles (+4,018)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,387 miles
    Test number
    559312792294
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s tyre cracking

  24. Pass41,369 miles (+4,393)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,369 miles
    Test number
    305792991416
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s front tyre showing signs of perishing

  25. Pass36,976 miles (+4,097)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,976 miles
    Test number
    383288100302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,879 miles (+4,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,879 miles
    Test number
    770063929371
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Fail28,272 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,272 miles
    Test number
    773389128367
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass28,272 miles (+6,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,272 miles
    Test number
    952129928371
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass21,777 miles (+6,558)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,777 miles
    Test number
    580145177286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass15,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    15,219 miles
    Test number
    333575646211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V52 SBK

Does V52 SBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V52 SBK is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V52 SBK?
The MOT on V52 SBK is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V52 SBK done?
V52 SBK was recorded at 73,880 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,008 miles a year.
Has V52 SBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V52 SBK has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V52 SBK 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 V52 SBK find?
V52 SBK passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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