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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

V5 AVRMOT history

V5 AVR is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 6 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 42,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

V5 AVR red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
42,542 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 AVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
6 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 AVR was last recorded at 42,542 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 1,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,938 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,604 miles
Average per year
3,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,542 miles
  • 2025 – 40,938 miles
  • 2024 – 37,991 miles
  • 2023 – 36,202 miles
  • 2022 – 34,550 miles
  • 2021 – 32,946 miles
  • 2020 – 31,963 miles
  • 2019 – 30,884 miles
  • 2018 – 25,947 miles
  • 2017 – 19,427 miles
  • 2016 – 8,535 miles
  • 2015 – 8,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,542 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,542 miles (+1,604)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    42,542 miles
    Test number
    131578555440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass40,938 miles (+2,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    40,938 miles
    Test number
    252368677772
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S+O/S front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass37,991 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    37,991 miles
    Test number
    595307757615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,202 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    36,202 miles
    Test number
    777575816104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,550 miles (+1,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    34,550 miles
    Test number
    473944578821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush has minor perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush has minor perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front arch liner bulb access cover missing
  6. Pass32,946 miles (+983)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    32,946 miles
    Test number
    714470186653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,963 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    31,963 miles
    Test number
    495838395783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    30,884 miles
    Test number
    490816229838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail30,884 miles (+4,937)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,884 miles
    Test number
    937379125387
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass25,947 miles (+6,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    25,947 miles
    Test number
    682000477451
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass19,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    19,427 miles
    Test number
    764125415180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail19,427 miles (+10,892)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,427 miles
    Test number
    637098815629
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  13. Pass8,535 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    8,535 miles
    Test number
    554381385033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    8,517 miles
    Test number
    328710987908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 AVR

Does V5 AVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 AVR is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 AVR?
The MOT on V5 AVR is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 AVR done?
V5 AVR was recorded at 42,542 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 3,214 miles a year.
Has V5 AVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 AVR has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on V5 AVR 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 V5 AVR find?
V5 AVR passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush; offside front inner road wheel slightly distorted, and 2 more.

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