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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

V56 KONMOT history

V56 KON is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 120,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2026
Mileage
120,029 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 KON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 KON was last recorded at 120,029 miles on 20 Jun 2025, 1,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,634 miles · 6 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,395 miles
Average per year
4,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,029 miles
  • 2024 – 118,634 miles
  • 2023 – 118,560 miles
  • 2022 – 116,616 miles
  • 2021 – 113,365 miles
  • 2020 – 110,197 miles
  • 2019 – 104,118 miles
  • 2018 – 98,963 miles
  • 2017 – 93,730 miles
  • 2016 – 86,173 miles
  • 2015 – 80,245 miles
  • 2014 – 74,154 miles
  • 2013 – 66,817 miles
  • 2012 – 60,564 miles
  • 2011 – 53,461 miles
  • 2010 – 48,130 miles
  • 2009 – 41,829 miles
  • 2008 – 34,479 miles
  • 2007 – 32,814 miles
  • 2006 – 26,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,029 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,029 miles (+1,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    120,029 miles
    Test number
    517519926137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,634 miles (+74)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,634 miles
    Test number
    288675553739
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,560 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    118,560 miles
    Test number
    389447657410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail118,560 miles (+1,944)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,560 miles
    Test number
    305907475680
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working All4 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass116,616 miles (+3,251)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,616 miles
    Test number
    879768290310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass113,365 miles (+3,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,365 miles
    Test number
    709715650145
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass110,197 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,197 miles
    Test number
    293606296867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail110,197 miles (+6,079)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,197 miles
    Test number
    791570312304
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass104,118 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,118 miles
    Test number
    345951611502
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail104,115 miles (+5,152)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,115 miles
    Test number
    401385873922
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,963 miles (+5,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,963 miles
    Test number
    454485937793
    • AdvisoryM O fitment tyre fitted offside front.
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

  12. Pass93,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,730 miles
    Test number
    461363940590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,730 miles (+7,557)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,730 miles
    Test number
    502963493401
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass86,173 miles (+5,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    86,173 miles
    Test number
    840132116899
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lens missing

  15. Pass80,245 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,245 miles
    Test number
    285191225045
    • NoteFront and rear pads worn close to limit

  16. Fail80,245 miles (+6,091)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,245 miles
    Test number
    665941625059
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres worn close to limit
    • NoteFront and rear pads worn close to limit

  17. Pass74,154 miles (+7,337)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,154 miles
    Test number
    915041824042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass66,817 miles (+6,253)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,817 miles
    Test number
    935198923043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass60,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,564 miles
    Test number
    268166722095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail60,564 miles (+7,103)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,564 miles
    Test number
    818226022014
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail53,461 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,461 miles
    Test number
    229326721008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront pads low and discs worn and lipped [advise replacement?]
    • NoteOil leak off transmission?

  22. Pass53,461 miles (+5,331)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,461 miles
    Test number
    619156921060
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront pads low and discs worn and lipped [advise replacement?]
    • NoteOil leak off transmission?

  23. Pass48,130 miles (+6,301)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,130 miles
    Test number
    222135910041
    • NoteN/s front s/light dim,front and rear b/discs worn and lipped,o/s rear tyre close to limit, n/s rtear tyre close to limit.

  24. Pass41,829 miles (+50)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,829 miles
    Test number
    471158629010
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s front s/light dim??

  25. Fail41,779 miles (+7,300)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,779 miles
    Test number
    192356129042
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s front s/light dim??

  26. Pass34,479 miles (+1,665)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,479 miles
    Test number
    171448108015
    • NoteSlight play in: nsf wheel bearing/steering

  27. Pass32,814 miles (+5,856)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,814 miles
    Test number
    641519827098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass26,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,958 miles
    Test number
    970244326065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V56 KON

Does V56 KON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V56 KON expired on 19 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V56 KON?
The MOT on V56 KON expired on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V56 KON done?
V56 KON was recorded at 120,029 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2025, an average of 4,797 miles a year.
Has V56 KON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 KON has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on V56 KON 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 V56 KON find?
V56 KON passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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