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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

V6 SLKMOT history

V6 SLK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

V6 SLK blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Slk, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
95,033 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 SLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 SLK was last recorded at 95,033 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 4,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,882 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,151 miles
Average per year
3,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,033 miles
  • 2024 – 90,882 miles
  • 2023 – 90,478 miles
  • 2022 – 89,600 miles
  • 2021 – 89,379 miles
  • 2020 – 88,758 miles
  • 2019 – 88,090 miles
  • 2018 – 86,372 miles
  • 2017 – 85,104 miles
  • 2016 – 84,059 miles
  • 2015 – 81,876 miles
  • 2014 – 78,383 miles
  • 2013 – 74,365 miles
  • 2012 – 71,937 miles
  • 2011 – 70,188 miles
  • 2010 – 62,291 miles
  • 2009 – 50,868 miles
  • 2008 – 25,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,033 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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2454017 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,033 miles (+4,151)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    95,033 miles
    Test number
    931487755212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,882 miles (+404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,882 miles
    Test number
    714361304238
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody Corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass90,478 miles (+878)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,478 miles
    Test number
    120957062251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass89,600 miles (+221)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,600 miles
    Test number
    912017531926
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Pass89,379 miles (+621)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,379 miles
    Test number
    618364041870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,758 miles (+668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,758 miles
    Test number
    484746208957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass88,090 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,090 miles
    Test number
    452937232838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,372 miles (+1,268)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,372 miles
    Test number
    909802635343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,104 miles (+1,045)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,104 miles
    Test number
    485904292140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass84,059 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,059 miles
    Test number
    698768438085
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2454017 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  11. Fail84,048 miles (+2,172)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,048 miles
    Test number
    357522531568
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2454017 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
  12. Pass81,876 miles (+3,493)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,876 miles
    Test number
    737953915946
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre, (repairable)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Pass78,383 miles (+4,018)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,383 miles
    Test number
    988964604336
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass74,365 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,365 miles
    Test number
    377556623307
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail74,365 miles (+2,428)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,365 miles
    Test number
    885316323306
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass71,937 miles (+1,749)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,937 miles
    Test number
    155271432316
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteCentre exhaust mountings corroded and broken, rear exhaust bracebar corroded and missing. Exhaust system supported
  17. Pass70,188 miles (+7,897)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,188 miles
    Test number
    266916551205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,291 miles (+11,423)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,291 miles
    Test number
    840958070283
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has a cut in side wall not shown cords tyre on 2-3mm.
  19. Pass50,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,868 miles
    Test number
    450917789299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,868 miles (+25,842)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,868 miles
    Test number
    361926689482
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  21. Pass25,026 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,026 miles
    Test number
    161780648182
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

Questions about V6 SLK

Does V6 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 SLK is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V6 SLK?
The MOT on V6 SLK is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 SLK done?
V6 SLK was recorded at 95,033 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 3,995 miles a year.
Has V6 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 SLK has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on V6 SLK 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 SLK find?
V6 SLK passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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