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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

V6 BHEMOT history

V6 BHE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
137,351 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 BHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 BHE was last recorded at 137,351 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 1,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,272 miles · 13 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,079 miles
Average per year
5,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,351 miles
  • 2022 – 136,272 miles
  • 2021 – 132,836 miles
  • 2020 – 129,003 miles
  • 2019 – 125,407 miles
  • 2018 – 120,693 miles
  • 2017 – 116,968 miles
  • 2016 – 108,701 miles
  • 2015 – 104,664 miles
  • 2014 – 98,743 miles
  • 2013 – 94,437 miles
  • 2012 – 88,848 miles
  • 2011 – 83,278 miles
  • 2010 – 79,775 miles
  • 2009 – 70,929 miles
  • 2008 – 60,534 miles
  • 2007 – 45,632 miles
  • 2005 – 29,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,351 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,351 miles (+1,079)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    137,351 miles
    Test number
    248369641564
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass136,272 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    136,272 miles
    Test number
    498788174754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,836 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,836 miles
    Test number
    263701351394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,003 miles (+3,596)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,003 miles
    Test number
    424374700337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,407 miles
    Test number
    534673304391
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail125,407 miles (+4,714)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,407 miles
    Test number
    997848849295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass120,693 miles (+3,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    120,693 miles
    Test number
    772108754708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass116,968 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    116,968 miles
    Test number
    704748046295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,959 miles (+8,258)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,959 miles
    Test number
    282630007523
    • DangerousBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass108,701 miles (+4,037)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,701 miles
    Test number
    436924842084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,664 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    104,664 miles
    Test number
    937381675667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail104,664 miles (+5,921)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,664 miles
    Test number
    444258111161
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass98,743 miles (+4,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,743 miles
    Test number
    687625944377
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass94,437 miles (+5,589)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,437 miles
    Test number
    945564023323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,848 miles (+688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,848 miles
    Test number
    618941552124
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail88,160 miles (+4,882)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,160 miles
    Test number
    716279702197
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass83,278 miles (+3,503)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,278 miles
    Test number
    575910011153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  18. Pass79,775 miles (+51)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,775 miles
    Test number
    330511530139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

  19. Fail79,724 miles (+8,795)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,724 miles
    Test number
    282074520190
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

  20. Pass70,929 miles (+10,395)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,929 miles
    Test number
    481115179018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,534 miles (+14,902)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    60,534 miles
    Test number
    302988658029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,632 miles
    Test number
    164469137023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,632 miles (+15,937)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,632 miles
    Test number
    481759637091
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass29,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    29,695 miles
    Test number
    471602545394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 BHE

Does V6 BHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 BHE is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V6 BHE?
The MOT on V6 BHE is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 BHE done?
V6 BHE was recorded at 137,351 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 5,380 miles a year.
Has V6 BHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 BHE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on V6 BHE 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 V6 BHE find?
V6 BHE passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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