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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,498 cc

V5 HOUMOT history

V5 HOU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,099 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 HOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 HOU was last recorded at 98,099 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,274 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
825 miles
Average per year
3,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,099 miles
  • 2025 – 97,274 miles
  • 2024 – 96,580 miles
  • 2023 – 95,934 miles
  • 2022 – 94,410 miles
  • 2021 – 93,649 miles
  • 2020 – 92,819 miles
  • 2019 – 91,680 miles
  • 2018 – 90,142 miles
  • 2017 – 87,205 miles
  • 2016 – 87,069 miles
  • 2015 – 85,245 miles
  • 2013 – 73,474 miles
  • 2012 – 66,165 miles
  • 2011 – 50,747 miles
  • 2010 – 46,605 miles
  • 2009 – 43,682 miles
  • 2008 – 40,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,099 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm close to excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm close to excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm close to excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front tyre bald inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,099 miles (+825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,099 miles
    Test number
    920233575178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,274 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    97,274 miles
    Test number
    633136739379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPad wear light on

  3. Fail97,232 miles (+652)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,232 miles
    Test number
    149603663084
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm has excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,580 miles (+646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,580 miles
    Test number
    437785021485
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass95,934 miles (+1,524)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,934 miles
    Test number
    198138213275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,410 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,410 miles
    Test number
    464487681534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,649 miles (+830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,649 miles
    Test number
    435399678761
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass92,819 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,819 miles
    Test number
    118318068291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,680 miles (+1,538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,680 miles
    Test number
    964188482332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass90,142 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,142 miles
    Test number
    840720405822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald inner edge

  11. Fail90,099 miles (+2,894)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,099 miles
    Test number
    180689096854
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre bald inner edge

  12. Pass87,205 miles (+136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,205 miles
    Test number
    206462159090
    • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f suspension arms bushes perished.

  13. Pass87,069 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,069 miles
    Test number
    513489483409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,245 miles
    Test number
    969756832027
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting corroded

  15. Fail85,245 miles (+2,648)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,245 miles
    Test number
    805909704699
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear track control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear track control arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEML Light on
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust stay bar missing
    • AdvisoryRear side rear exhaust mount in very corroded and not supporting exhaust

  16. Pass82,597 miles (+9,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,597 miles
    Test number
    359575705000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,474 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    73,474 miles
    Test number
    435608053330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,467 miles (+7,302)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,467 miles
    Test number
    415377353392
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass66,165 miles (+15,418)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,165 miles
    Test number
    117347942350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,747 miles (+4,142)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,747 miles
    Test number
    916126711208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,605 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,605 miles
    Test number
    113711890465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,682 miles (+3,600)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,682 miles
    Test number
    440322289035
    • NoteN/s/r wheel arch damaged

  23. Pass40,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,082 miles
    Test number
    711838288060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 HOU

Does V5 HOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 HOU is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 HOU?
The MOT on V5 HOU is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 HOU done?
V5 HOU was recorded at 98,099 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 3,245 miles a year.
Has V5 HOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 HOU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on V5 HOU 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 HOU find?
V5 HOU passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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