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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

V6 MBLMOT history

V6 MBL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 94,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
94,592 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 MBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 MBL was last recorded at 94,592 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 1,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,525 miles · 25 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1,067 miles
Average per year
2,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,592 miles
  • 2023 – 93,525 miles
  • 2015 – 92,545 miles
  • 2014 – 90,201 miles
  • 2012 – 77,120 miles
  • 2011 – 69,643 miles
  • 2010 – 58,348 miles
  • 2008 – 51,726 miles
  • 2007 – 45,788 miles
  • 2006 – 41,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,592 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,592 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    94,592 miles
    Test number
    559309313767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,525 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    93,525 miles
    Test number
    504101167922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail93,525 miles (+980)3 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,525 miles
    Test number
    100258964760
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass92,545 miles (+2,344)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,545 miles
    Test number
    132690143184
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre punctured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  5. Pass90,201 miles (+13,081)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    90,201 miles
    Test number
    419621684274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,120 miles (+7,477)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,120 miles
    Test number
    447497892282
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  7. Fail69,643 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,643 miles
    Test number
    439451801476
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
  8. Pass69,643 miles (+11,295)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,643 miles
    Test number
    855331301355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
  9. Pass58,348 miles (+6,622)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,348 miles
    Test number
    824996790079
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteering damper weeping
  10. Pass51,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,726 miles
    Test number
    413505528346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Fail51,726 miles (+5,938)3 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,726 miles
    Test number
    603143728327
    • DangerousNearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass45,788 miles (+4,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,788 miles
    Test number
    144811667233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass41,605 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    41,605 miles
    Test number
    184045876209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail41,605 miles1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,605 miles
    Test number
    502463176204
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V6 MBL

Does V6 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 MBL expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 MBL?
The MOT on V6 MBL expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 MBL done?
V6 MBL was recorded at 94,592 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 2,798 miles a year.
Has V6 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 MBL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on V6 MBL 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 MBL find?
V6 MBL passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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