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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

V5 PHYMOT history

V5 PHY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

V5 PHY black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,029 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 PHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 PHY was last recorded at 70,029 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 2,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,075 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,954 miles
Average per year
2,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,029 miles
  • 2025 – 67,075 miles
  • 2024 – 65,628 miles
  • 2023 – 65,601 miles
  • 2022 – 62,067 miles
  • 2021 – 59,938 miles
  • 2020 – 57,840 miles
  • 2019 – 54,962 miles
  • 2018 – 53,735 miles
  • 2017 – 50,513 miles
  • 2016 – 45,664 miles
  • 2015 – 42,062 miles
  • 2014 – 39,596 miles
  • 2013 – 36,977 miles
  • 2012 – 35,577 miles
  • 2011 – 33,691 miles
  • 2010 – 31,879 miles
  • 2009 – 29,138 miles
  • 2008 – 26,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,029 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,029 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,029 miles
    Test number
    699362246584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail70,029 miles (+2,954)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,029 miles
    Test number
    405250196831
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,075 miles (+1,447)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    67,075 miles
    Test number
    405243630913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass65,628 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    65,628 miles
    Test number
    316208414988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CROSS STRUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE STRUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CROSS STRUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE STRUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail65,628 miles (+27)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,628 miles
    Test number
    376983945633
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CROSS STRUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE STRUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CROSS STRUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE STRUT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail65,601 miles (+3,534)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,601 miles
    Test number
    381685545553
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass62,067 miles (+2,129)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,067 miles
    Test number
    729306598979
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass59,938 miles (+2,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,938 miles
    Test number
    965713168998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass57,840 miles (+2,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    57,840 miles
    Test number
    362588812841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake low efficiency

  10. Pass54,962 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,962 miles
    Test number
    411984867765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail54,962 miles (+1,227)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,962 miles
    Test number
    287108652155
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass53,735 miles (+3,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,735 miles
    Test number
    641478103051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass50,513 miles (+4,849)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,513 miles
    Test number
    899883381050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,664 miles (+3,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,664 miles
    Test number
    771311200813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass42,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,062 miles
    Test number
    196450595026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,062 miles (+2,466)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,062 miles
    Test number
    115769685015
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass39,596 miles (+2,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,596 miles
    Test number
    127419894492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass36,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,977 miles
    Test number
    486047003123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,977 miles (+1,400)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,977 miles
    Test number
    346866703153
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Pass35,577 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,577 miles
    Test number
    605543002151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,691 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,691 miles
    Test number
    519694301125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,879 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,879 miles
    Test number
    652402000180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,138 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,138 miles
    Test number
    772206309141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,820 miles
    Test number
    343341208112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 PHY

Does V5 PHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 PHY is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 PHY?
The MOT on V5 PHY is valid until 3 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 PHY done?
V5 PHY was recorded at 70,029 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 2,414 miles a year.
Has V5 PHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 PHY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 PHY 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 PHY find?
V5 PHY passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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