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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

V6 TBUMOT history

V6 TBU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

V6 TBU silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
93,059 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 TBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 TBU was last recorded at 93,059 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,059 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,059 miles
  • 2025 – 83,111 miles
  • 2024 – 80,188 miles
  • 2023 – 80,147 miles
  • 2022 – 76,260 miles
  • 2021 – 74,126 miles
  • 2020 – 70,681 miles
  • 2019 – 70,534 miles
  • 2017 – 65,714 miles
  • 2016 – 60,430 miles
  • 2015 – 56,630 miles
  • 2014 – 36,105 miles
  • 2013 – 30,135 miles
  • 2012 – 30,108 miles
  • 2011 – 29,414 miles
  • 2010 – 28,859 miles
  • 2009 – 26,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,059 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,059 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    93,059 miles
    Test number
    789004221124
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Fail93,059 miles (+9,948)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,059 miles
    Test number
    307288970918
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass83,111 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,111 miles
    Test number
    270930218543
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail83,111 miles (+2,923)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,111 miles
    Test number
    641611080148
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal/lateral (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material longitudinal corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass80,188 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,188 miles
    Test number
    233398162744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,147 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    80,147 miles
    Test number
    864765795173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,260 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,260 miles
    Test number
    889521344251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    74,126 miles
    Test number
    743763255468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,126 miles (+3,445)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,126 miles
    Test number
    970274089110
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass70,681 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,681 miles
    Test number
    318960682267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,534 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,534 miles
    Test number
    275676407370
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail70,530 miles (+4,816)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,530 miles
    Test number
    269157095491
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake sticking (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass65,714 miles (+5,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,714 miles
    Test number
    865824586253
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass60,430 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,430 miles
    Test number
    545966373846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,630 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,630 miles
    Test number
    477322667666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,627 miles (+7)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,627 miles
    Test number
    897373804151
    • FailureNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
  17. Pass56,620 miles (+20,515)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,620 miles
    Test number
    655005905241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,105 miles (+5,970)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,105 miles
    Test number
    108129334467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,135 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,135 miles
    Test number
    416538723065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,108 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,108 miles
    Test number
    655595112357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,839 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,839 miles
    Test number
    907674732201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,414 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,414 miles
    Test number
    236732541285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,859 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,859 miles
    Test number
    203759730228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    26,715 miles
    Test number
    624065869273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 TBU

Does V6 TBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 TBU is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 TBU?
The MOT on V6 TBU is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 TBU done?
V6 TBU was recorded at 93,059 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 4,032 miles a year.
Has V6 TBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 TBU has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 TBU 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 TBU find?
V6 TBU passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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