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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

V6 DRUMOT history

V6 DRU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 79,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
79,760 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 DRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 DRU was last recorded at 79,760 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Dec 2012: 61,144 miles, lower than 64,133 miles on 5 Nov 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,796 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
964 miles
Average per year
2,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,760 miles
  • 2024 – 78,796 miles
  • 2023 – 78,251 miles
  • 2022 – 77,555 miles
  • 2021 – 76,463 miles
  • 2020 – 75,514 miles
  • 2019 – 74,583 miles
  • 2018 – 72,407 miles
  • 2017 – 71,169 miles
  • 2016 – 69,562 miles
  • 2015 – 66,761 miles
  • 2014 – 65,306 miles
  • 2013 – 64,254 miles
  • 2012 – 61,144 miles
  • 2011 – 58,575 miles
  • 2010 – 53,632 miles
  • 2009 – 48,321 miles
  • 2008 – 44,631 miles
  • 2007 – 41,784 miles
  • 2006 – 36,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,760 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,760 miles (+964)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    79,760 miles
    Test number
    264976471275
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,796 miles (+545)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    78,796 miles
    Test number
    954382099630
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension arms corroded

  3. Pass78,251 miles (+696)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    78,251 miles
    Test number
    417815201205
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,555 miles (+1,092)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,555 miles
    Test number
    300559526807
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,463 miles (+949)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,463 miles
    Test number
    501624366667
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive but has been wax oiled (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive but has been wax oiled (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,514 miles (+931)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,514 miles
    Test number
    121294498789
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,583 miles (+2,176)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,583 miles
    Test number
    163524150025
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,407 miles (+1,238)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,407 miles
    Test number
    947970450935
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,169 miles (+1,607)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    71,169 miles
    Test number
    198020276977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion by rear sub frame front mounting point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion by rear sub frame front mounting point (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass69,562 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,562 miles
    Test number
    981149357427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEarth strap (exhaust to body) broken

  11. Fail69,562 miles (+2,801)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,562 miles
    Test number
    153887099620
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEarth strap (exhaust to body) broken

  12. Pass66,761 miles (+1,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,761 miles
    Test number
    969849982660
    • AdvisoryEngine earth strap brocken

  13. Pass65,306 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,306 miles
    Test number
    435746214314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,254 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,254 miles
    Test number
    568116233375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,144 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,144 miles
    Test number
    455686932347
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSteering damper very weak.

  16. Fail61,144 miles (-2,989)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,144 miles
    Test number
    606806432300
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSteering damper very weak.

  17. Fail64,133 miles (+5,558)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,133 miles
    Test number
    427270212335
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,575 miles (+4,943)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,575 miles
    Test number
    595028991293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,632 miles (+5,311)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,632 miles
    Test number
    361909100371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,321 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,321 miles
    Test number
    414728109350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,433 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,433 miles
    Test number
    242852459414
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  22. Pass47,433 miles (+2,802)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,433 miles
    Test number
    593742459165
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  23. Pass44,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,631 miles
    Test number
    330179248166
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Fail44,631 miles (+2,847)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,631 miles
    Test number
    594419348120
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass41,784 miles (+5,411)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    41,784 miles
    Test number
    533590457122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,373 miles
    Test number
    881546956192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail36,373 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,373 miles
    Test number
    851136956176
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Questions about V6 DRU

Does V6 DRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 DRU is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V6 DRU?
The MOT on V6 DRU is valid until 1 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 DRU done?
V6 DRU was recorded at 79,760 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 2,228 miles a year.
Has V6 DRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 DRU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on V6 DRU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Dec 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V6 DRU find?
V6 DRU passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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