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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 3,498 cc

V6 RBEMOT history

V6 RBE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 96,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

V6 RBE silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,715 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 RBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 RBE was last recorded at 96,715 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 5,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,453 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,262 miles
Average per year
5,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,715 miles
  • 2025 – 91,453 miles
  • 2024 – 87,172 miles
  • 2023 – 78,859 miles
  • 2022 – 72,737 miles
  • 2021 – 64,504 miles
  • 2020 – 58,079 miles
  • 2019 – 52,901 miles
  • 2017 – 48,882 miles
  • 2016 – 43,559 miles
  • 2015 – 39,335 miles
  • 2014 – 30,199 miles
  • 2013 – 24,985 miles
  • 2012 – 20,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,715 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom most rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,715 miles (+5,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,715 miles
    Test number
    140027927044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,453 miles (+4,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,453 miles
    Test number
    244293895161
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides have slight play

  3. Pass87,172 miles (+156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    87,172 miles
    Test number
    373017237805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail87,016 miles (+8,157)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,016 miles
    Test number
    347662456937
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass78,859 miles (+6,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,859 miles
    Test number
    715543819122
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass72,737 miles (+8,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,737 miles
    Test number
    441602199183
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass64,504 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,504 miles
    Test number
    334351994025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,482 miles (+6,403)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,482 miles
    Test number
    137953361969
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass58,079 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,079 miles
    Test number
    129349923518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,901 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,901 miles
    Test number
    997032163149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,882 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,882 miles
    Test number
    517155775098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,559 miles (+4,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    43,559 miles
    Test number
    163488351384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass39,335 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,335 miles
    Test number
    242606273817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,929 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,929 miles
    Test number
    398300335028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,199 miles (+5,214)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,199 miles
    Test number
    208119124095
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn just on 1.6mm legal limit

  16. Pass24,985 miles (+4,678)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    24,985 miles
    Test number
    105482233484
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges @ close to limit

  17. Pass20,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,307 miles
    Test number
    549102962053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 RBE

Does V6 RBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 RBE is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 RBE?
The MOT on V6 RBE is valid until 27 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 RBE done?
V6 RBE was recorded at 96,715 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 5,398 miles a year.
Has V6 RBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 RBE has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V6 RBE 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 RBE find?
V6 RBE passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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