Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
V61 HBNMOT history
V61 HBN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,984 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 83,984 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,523 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V61 HBN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V61 HBN was last recorded at 83,984 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 83,981 miles · 8 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 3,523 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 83,984 miles
- 2023 – 82,193 miles
- 2022 – 77,366 miles
- 2021 – 71,392 miles
- 2020 – 70,552 miles
- 2019 – 69,795 miles
- 2018 – 68,801 miles
- 2017 – 67,514 miles
- 2016 – 64,859 miles
- 2015 – 63,524 miles
- 2014 – 56,045 miles
- 2013 – 49,897 miles
- 2012 – 39,282 miles
- 2011 – 34,632 miles
- 2010 – 34,367 miles
- 2009 – 29,884 miles
- 2008 – 28,126 miles
- 2007 – 25,825 miles
- 2006 – 21,936 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,984 miles
- AdvisoryAll underside suspension very rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Underside of vehicle generally corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,984 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 83,984 miles
- Test number
- 277378444521
- AdvisoryAll underside suspension very rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail83,981 miles (+1,788)3 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,981 miles
- Test number
- 429523607343
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAll underside suspension very rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass82,193 miles (+4,827)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 82,193 miles
- Test number
- 826703361156
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass77,366 miles (+5,974)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 77,366 miles
- Test number
- 488091331388
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass71,392 miles (+840)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 71,392 miles
- Test number
- 911411558755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,552 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 70,552 miles
- Test number
- 114979212220
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle generally corroded
Fail70,541 miles (+746)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,541 miles
- Test number
- 645188830968
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle generally corroded
Pass69,795 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 69,795 miles
- Test number
- 412423229650
- AdvisoryLower engine covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded
Fail69,795 miles (+994)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,795 miles
- Test number
- 754251495439
- MajorExhaust system insecure centre (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryLower engine covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded
Pass68,801 miles (+1,287)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 68,801 miles
- Test number
- 876007128416
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass67,514 miles (+2,655)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 67,514 miles
- Test number
- 484717736320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,859 miles (+1,335)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 64,859 miles
- Test number
- 744024252770
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,524 miles (+7,479)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 63,524 miles
- Test number
- 298162545066
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFuel pipes are corroded
Pass56,045 miles (+6,148)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 56,045 miles
- Test number
- 296606354089
- AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteBoth front wheel bearings have slight play
- NoteExhaust bracket corroded but secure
Pass49,897 miles (+10,615)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 49,897 miles
- Test number
- 745778753056
- NoteBrake pipes corroded at rear of vehicle
Pass39,282 miles (+4,650)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 39,282 miles
- Test number
- 156486712408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,632 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 34,632 miles
- Test number
- 389346101072
- NoteFront discs slightly lipped
Fail34,632 miles (+265)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,632 miles
- Test number
- 989825101098
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteFront discs slightly lipped
Pass34,367 miles (+4,483)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 34,367 miles
- Test number
- 210745230349
- 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)
Pass29,884 miles (+1,758)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 29,884 miles
- Test number
- 142547939394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,126 miles (+2,301)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 28,126 miles
- Test number
- 890690958354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,825 miles (+3,889)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 25,825 miles
- Test number
- 151189137349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,936 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 21,936 miles
- Test number
- 442245636424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V61 HBN
- Does V61 HBN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V61 HBN expired on 10 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V61 HBN?
- The MOT on V61 HBN expired on 10 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V61 HBN done?
- V61 HBN was recorded at 83,984 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 3,523 miles a year.
- Has V61 HBN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V61 HBN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on V61 HBN 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 V61 HBN find?
- V61 HBN passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: all underside suspension very rusty; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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