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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

V6 NPDMOT history

V6 NPD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

V6 NPD black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,768 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 NPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 NPD was last recorded at 86,768 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Dec 2010: 27,490 miles, lower than 33,624 miles on 10 Dec 2010.

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
85,936 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
832 miles
Average per year
3,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,768 miles
  • 2025 – 85,936 miles
  • 2024 – 81,165 miles
  • 2023 – 77,836 miles
  • 2022 – 74,186 miles
  • 2021 – 69,162 miles
  • 2020 – 59,018 miles
  • 2019 – 46,301 miles
  • 2018 – 44,060 miles
  • 2017 – 43,043 miles
  • 2016 – 41,929 miles
  • 2015 – 39,682 miles
  • 2014 – 37,812 miles
  • 2013 – 35,622 miles
  • 2012 – 33,935 miles
  • 2010 – 27,490 miles
  • 2009 – 23,708 miles
  • 2008 – 18,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,768 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,768 miles (+832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,768 miles
    Test number
    531630946920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass85,936 miles (+4,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,936 miles
    Test number
    170585671576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass81,165 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,165 miles
    Test number
    401968890720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail81,165 miles (+3,329)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,165 miles
    Test number
    709200511937
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass77,836 miles (+3,650)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,836 miles
    Test number
    765569423403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,186 miles (+5,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,186 miles
    Test number
    890529276480
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass69,162 miles (+10,144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,162 miles
    Test number
    629932180051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass59,018 miles (+12,717)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    59,018 miles
    Test number
    266884901288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    46,301 miles
    Test number
    696946483694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,301 miles (+2,241)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,301 miles
    Test number
    796747948081
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass44,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,060 miles
    Test number
    935823961752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail44,060 miles (+1,017)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,060 miles
    Test number
    986605091219
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
  13. Pass43,043 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,043 miles
    Test number
    335060394795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,929 miles (+2,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,929 miles
    Test number
    123465441468
    • AdvisorySlight movement o/s/f/ brake caliper
  15. Pass39,682 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,682 miles
    Test number
    396086155111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,965 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    37,965 miles
    Test number
    665223995032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,812 miles (+2,190)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,812 miles
    Test number
    885180834319
    • NoteAdvise front tyres cracking in tread
    • NoteAdvise stonechips to screen
  18. Pass35,622 miles (+1,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,622 miles
    Test number
    898430693246
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass33,935 miles (+2,125)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,935 miles
    Test number
    398497892236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,810 miles (+4,320)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,810 miles
    Test number
    175366302454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,490 miles (-6,134)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,490 miles
    Test number
    961407040397
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail33,624 miles (+9,916)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,624 miles
    Test number
    642994040345
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass23,708 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,708 miles
    Test number
    410858929325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,784 miles
    Test number
    492258838421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 NPD

Does V6 NPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 NPD is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 NPD?
The MOT on V6 NPD is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 NPD done?
V6 NPD was recorded at 86,768 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,925 miles a year.
Has V6 NPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 NPD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V6 NPD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V6 NPD find?
V6 NPD passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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