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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V696 PHJMOT history

V696 PHJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 78,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
78,857 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V696 PHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V696 PHJ was last recorded at 78,857 miles on 19 May 2026, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,728 miles · 13 May 2026
Between the last two tests
129 miles
Average per year
3,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,857 miles
  • 2025 – 71,428 miles
  • 2024 – 64,365 miles
  • 2023 – 60,800 miles
  • 2022 – 60,122 miles
  • 2021 – 59,193 miles
  • 2020 – 58,271 miles
  • 2019 – 56,898 miles
  • 2018 – 55,354 miles
  • 2017 – 54,482 miles
  • 2016 – 52,786 miles
  • 2015 – 50,374 miles
  • 2014 – 47,183 miles
  • 2013 – 41,205 miles
  • 2012 – 34,220 miles
  • 2011 – 28,181 miles
  • 2010 – 24,102 miles
  • 2009 – 21,949 miles
  • 2008 – 19,846 miles
  • 2007 – 18,016 miles
  • 2006 – 16,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,857 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,857 miles (+129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    78,857 miles
    Test number
    224720203330
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail78,728 miles (+7,300)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,728 miles
    Test number
    930969039415
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass71,428 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    71,428 miles
    Test number
    153352478499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail71,428 miles (+7,063)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,428 miles
    Test number
    238725768136
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass64,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    64,365 miles
    Test number
    845985120248
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail64,365 miles (+3,565)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,365 miles
    Test number
    150176621397
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass60,800 miles (+678)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    60,800 miles
    Test number
    465137845564
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass60,122 miles (+929)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    60,122 miles
    Test number
    750351362543
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass59,193 miles (+922)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    59,193 miles
    Test number
    380124109057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass58,271 miles (+1,373)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    58,271 miles
    Test number
    789358673653
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass56,898 miles (+1,544)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,898 miles
    Test number
    628055150879
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass55,354 miles (+872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,354 miles
    Test number
    991092641342
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slightly weak in operation

  13. Pass54,482 miles (+1,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,482 miles
    Test number
    180402932928
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes coroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres getting low

  14. Pass52,786 miles (+2,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,786 miles
    Test number
    671360616451
    • AdvisoryNearside stop lamp is dim.
    • AdvisoryRear sections of brake pipe are corroding.

  15. Pass50,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,374 miles
    Test number
    226793845189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  16. Fail50,374 miles (+3,191)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,374 miles
    Test number
    926643845128
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  17. Pass47,183 miles (+5,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,183 miles
    Test number
    559413984059
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass41,205 miles (+6,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,205 miles
    Test number
    139026783401
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass34,220 miles (+6,039)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,220 miles
    Test number
    699435392000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  20. Pass28,181 miles (+4,079)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,181 miles
    Test number
    255318601148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass24,102 miles (+2,153)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,102 miles
    Test number
    180803200156
    • NoteNsf 344 osf 344 nsr 344 osr 444

  22. Pass21,949 miles (+2,103)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    21,949 miles
    Test number
    763533689183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,846 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,846 miles
    Test number
    274236688170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,016 miles (+1,746)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    18,016 miles
    Test number
    670231077102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,270 miles
    Test number
    343004686138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V696 PHJ

Does V696 PHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V696 PHJ is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V696 PHJ?
The MOT on V696 PHJ is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V696 PHJ done?
V696 PHJ was recorded at 78,857 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 3,149 miles a year.
Has V696 PHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V696 PHJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V696 PHJ 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 V696 PHJ find?
V696 PHJ passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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