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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 5,439 cc

V5 RGSMOT history

V5 RGS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 58,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

V5 RGS silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
58,670 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 RGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 RGS was last recorded at 58,670 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,233 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
437 miles
Average per year
1,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,670 miles
  • 2025 – 58,233 miles
  • 2024 – 57,804 miles
  • 2023 – 57,498 miles
  • 2022 – 56,793 miles
  • 2021 – 55,760 miles
  • 2020 – 55,111 miles
  • 2019 – 54,607 miles
  • 2018 – 53,707 miles
  • 2017 – 52,710 miles
  • 2016 – 51,022 miles
  • 2015 – 48,437 miles
  • 2014 – 46,747 miles
  • 2013 – 45,048 miles
  • 2012 – 43,076 miles
  • 2011 – 40,417 miles
  • 2010 – 36,878 miles
  • 2009 – 31,823 miles
  • 2008 – 23,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,670 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.

  • Plastics fitted restricting view of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,670 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    58,670 miles
    Test number
    829085061980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,233 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    58,233 miles
    Test number
    353614621098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,804 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    57,804 miles
    Test number
    847120991472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,498 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,498 miles
    Test number
    834854583262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,793 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    56,793 miles
    Test number
    512251607582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,760 miles (+649)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,760 miles
    Test number
    229115417585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,111 miles (+504)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,111 miles
    Test number
    614421786777
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastics fitted restricting view o some components
  8. Pass54,607 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,607 miles
    Test number
    282232686386
    • AdvisoryPlastics fitted restricting view of some components
  9. Fail54,568 miles (+861)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,568 miles
    Test number
    301836958074
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastics fitted restricting view of some components
  10. Pass53,707 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,707 miles
    Test number
    661598546370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,710 miles (+1,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    52,710 miles
    Test number
    414575144760
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components
  12. Pass51,022 miles (+2,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,022 miles
    Test number
    403454164496
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components
  13. Pass48,437 miles (+1,690)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,437 miles
    Test number
    345531015496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,747 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,747 miles
    Test number
    689207824280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,048 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    45,048 miles
    Test number
    536217193153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,076 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,076 miles
    Test number
    579156612220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,417 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,417 miles
    Test number
    147452121212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,878 miles (+5,055)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,878 miles
    Test number
    270659150281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,823 miles (+8,308)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    31,823 miles
    Test number
    612590129292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    23,515 miles
    Test number
    193180998103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 RGS

Does V5 RGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 RGS is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 RGS?
The MOT on V5 RGS is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 RGS done?
V5 RGS was recorded at 58,670 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 1,934 miles a year.
Has V5 RGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 RGS has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on V5 RGS 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 RGS find?
V5 RGS passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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