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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,299 cc

V72 KGKMOT history

V72 KGK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 52,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
52,615 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V72 KGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V72 KGK was last recorded at 52,615 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 1,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 May 2017: 41,020 miles, lower than 41,021 miles on 1 Apr 2017.

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
50,816 miles · 12 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,799 miles
Average per year
867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 52,615 miles
  • 2022 – 50,816 miles
  • 2021 – 47,923 miles
  • 2020 – 45,847 miles
  • 2019 – 42,448 miles
  • 2018 – 41,238 miles
  • 2017 – 41,020 miles
  • 2016 – 40,993 miles
  • 2015 – 40,898 miles
  • 2014 – 40,703 miles
  • 2013 – 40,527 miles
  • 2012 – 40,302 miles
  • 2011 – 40,098 miles
  • 2010 – 39,656 miles
  • 2008 – 38,866 miles
  • 2007 – 37,655 miles
  • 2006 – 36,240 miles
  • 2005 – 35,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,615 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,615 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    52,615 miles
    Test number
    446981647944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,816 miles (+2,893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    50,816 miles
    Test number
    396450602306
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff
  3. Pass47,923 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,923 miles
    Test number
    846335727898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,847 miles (+3,399)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,847 miles
    Test number
    829518921289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass42,448 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,448 miles
    Test number
    272000831638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,238 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,238 miles
    Test number
    216180792695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,020 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,020 miles
    Test number
    229216967376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,021 miles (+28)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,021 miles
    Test number
    328610431183
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  9. Pass40,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,993 miles
    Test number
    243239979891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,993 miles (+95)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,993 miles
    Test number
    815324322613
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  11. Pass40,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,898 miles
    Test number
    506142695006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail40,898 miles (+195)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,898 miles
    Test number
    117822195000
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  13. Pass40,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,703 miles
    Test number
    436467584067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,703 miles (+176)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,703 miles
    Test number
    916377084009
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  15. Pass40,527 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,527 miles
    Test number
    568002893083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,302 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,302 miles
    Test number
    187809882089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,290 miles (+192)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,290 miles
    Test number
    579687582070
    • FailureFront front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  18. Pass40,098 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,098 miles
    Test number
    477479651028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,656 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,656 miles
    Test number
    710142020038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,866 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,866 miles
    Test number
    251795308327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,655 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,655 miles
    Test number
    281664807349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,240 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,240 miles
    Test number
    441444506491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    35,169 miles
    Test number
    630105905315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V72 KGK

Does V72 KGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V72 KGK is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V72 KGK?
The MOT on V72 KGK is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V72 KGK done?
V72 KGK was recorded at 52,615 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 867 miles a year.
Has V72 KGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V72 KGK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on V72 KGK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V72 KGK find?
V72 KGK passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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