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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V688 KGJMOT history

V688 KGJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 8 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
116,838 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V688 KGJ
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
8 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V688 KGJ was last recorded at 116,838 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 1,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,563 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,275 miles
Average per year
3,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,838 miles
  • 2025 – 115,563 miles
  • 2024 – 113,359 miles
  • 2021 – 110,568 miles
  • 2020 – 109,366 miles
  • 2019 – 107,237 miles
  • 2018 – 106,301 miles
  • 2016 – 104,921 miles
  • 2015 – 98,891 miles
  • 2014 – 93,252 miles
  • 2013 – 87,913 miles
  • 2012 – 80,963 miles
  • 2011 – 74,786 miles
  • 2010 – 71,855 miles
  • 2009 – 68,500 miles
  • 2008 – 59,210 miles
  • 2007 – 50,735 miles
  • 2006 – 42,578 miles
  • 2005 – 36,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,838 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,838 miles (+1,275)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    116,838 miles
    Test number
    526903426036
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass115,563 miles (+2,204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,563 miles
    Test number
    716090519860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass113,359 miles (+2,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,359 miles
    Test number
    373392718290
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,568 miles
    Test number
    661450545123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,568 miles (+1,202)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,568 miles
    Test number
    373808209158
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass109,366 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,366 miles
    Test number
    736808175173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail109,323 miles (+2,086)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,323 miles
    Test number
    727911817698
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass107,237 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,237 miles
    Test number
    115868763823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,301 miles
    Test number
    291167974705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail106,301 miles (+1,380)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,301 miles
    Test number
    346193666158
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass104,921 miles (+6,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,921 miles
    Test number
    379658937216
    • AdvisoryOffside HEAD LIGHT DAMP IN LAMP

  12. Pass98,891 miles (+5,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    98,891 miles
    Test number
    788059774498
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail93,252 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,252 miles
    Test number
    616776614310
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass93,252 miles (+5,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    93,252 miles
    Test number
    847186714367
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass87,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    87,913 miles
    Test number
    185913913321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,913 miles (+6,950)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,913 miles
    Test number
    565953013364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass80,963 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,963 miles
    Test number
    149528302372
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working

  18. Fail80,963 miles (+6,177)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,963 miles
    Test number
    439398702430
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working

  19. Pass74,786 miles (+2,931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,786 miles
    Test number
    739910091221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass71,855 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    332056280218
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail71,855 miles (+3,355)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    660476180284
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass68,500 miles (+9,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,500 miles
    Test number
    320269199276
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail59,210 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,210 miles
    Test number
    232402608319
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass59,210 miles (+8,475)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,210 miles
    Test number
    802352808301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,735 miles (+8,157)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    50,735 miles
    Test number
    272352697263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,578 miles (+5,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,578 miles
    Test number
    302147216329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass36,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    36,785 miles
    Test number
    511313615349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,785 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,785 miles
    Test number
    494912215494
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Questions about V688 KGJ

Does V688 KGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V688 KGJ is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V688 KGJ?
The MOT on V688 KGJ is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V688 KGJ done?
V688 KGJ was recorded at 116,838 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 3,947 miles a year.
Has V688 KGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V688 KGJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V688 KGJ 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 V688 KGJ find?
V688 KGJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 11 advisories: general underbody corrosion; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 8 more.

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