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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,300 cc

V712 HLFMOT history

V712 HLF is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 128,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
128,711 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V712 HLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V712 HLF was last recorded at 128,711 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 1,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,904 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,807 miles
Average per year
5,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,711 miles
  • 2025 – 126,904 miles
  • 2024 – 123,017 miles
  • 2023 – 116,828 miles
  • 2022 – 111,102 miles
  • 2021 – 108,384 miles
  • 2020 – 103,476 miles
  • 2019 – 95,072 miles
  • 2018 – 86,554 miles
  • 2017 – 77,521 miles
  • 2016 – 71,952 miles
  • 2015 – 67,156 miles
  • 2014 – 61,606 miles
  • 2013 – 55,474 miles
  • 2012 – 49,782 miles
  • 2011 – 44,330 miles
  • 2010 – 41,752 miles
  • 2009 – 38,377 miles
  • 2008 – 36,600 miles
  • 2007 – 31,243 miles
  • 2006 – 28,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,711 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A & Outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Lens Dark
  • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test On Centre MirrorRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySome Travel On Footbrake
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside Zone A

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,711 miles (+1,807)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    128,711 miles
    Test number
    895783368199
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A & Outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Lens Dark
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test On Centre Mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome Travel On Footbrake
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,904 miles (+3,887)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,904 miles
    Test number
    812167333437
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A & Outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test On Centre Mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass123,017 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,017 miles
    Test number
    239764381896
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,016 miles (+6,188)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,016 miles
    Test number
    575506195636
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test On Centre Mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen Washers Frozen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen Washers Frozen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,828 miles (+5,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,828 miles
    Test number
    400285338508
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass111,102 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,102 miles
    Test number
    596855443409
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,102 miles (+2,718)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,102 miles
    Test number
    956087625688
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible both main beam, aftermarket LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,384 miles (+4,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,384 miles
    Test number
    529709842002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,476 miles (+8,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,476 miles
    Test number
    595149991725
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet strut doesn't support the bonnet
    • AdvisoryHandbrake slightly ill adjusted

  10. Pass95,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,072 miles
    Test number
    932516661252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,072 miles (+8,518)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,072 miles
    Test number
    470231932027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  12. Pass86,554 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,554 miles
    Test number
    801450925943
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail86,554 miles (+9,033)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,554 miles
    Test number
    436419375978
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass77,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,521 miles
    Test number
    729539824997
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail77,521 miles (+5,569)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,521 miles
    Test number
    823903177550
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass71,952 miles (+4,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,952 miles
    Test number
    366077876068
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass67,156 miles (+5,550)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,156 miles
    Test number
    897564615065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCataylic converters rattling
    • NoteOffside front headlamp aim slightly blurry
    • NoteRear differential has fluid leak

  18. Pass61,606 miles (+6,132)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,606 miles
    Test number
    999394914030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre tapering on the outer edge

  19. Pass55,474 miles (+5,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    55,474 miles
    Test number
    155042523474
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass49,782 miles (+5,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,782 miles
    Test number
    729643522017
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass44,330 miles (+2,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    44,330 miles
    Test number
    396555501005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass41,752 miles (+3,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,752 miles
    Test number
    163529110448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass38,377 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,377 miles
    Test number
    430049619015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,600 miles (+5,357)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,600 miles
    Test number
    171962518024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,243 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,243 miles
    Test number
    834442817007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,440 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    28,440 miles
    Test number
    431316606022
    • NoteN/s/f tyre depth low

Questions about V712 HLF

Does V712 HLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V712 HLF is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V712 HLF?
The MOT on V712 HLF is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V712 HLF done?
V712 HLF was recorded at 128,711 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 5,009 miles a year.
Has V712 HLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V712 HLF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on V712 HLF 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 V712 HLF find?
V712 HLF passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 4 minor defects and 8 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a & outside zone a; nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective, and 9 more.

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