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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V7 CABMOT history

V7 CAB is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 55,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
55,102 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 CAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 CAB was last recorded at 55,102 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 2,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
53,099 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,003 miles
Average per year
1,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,102 miles
  • 2024 – 53,099 miles
  • 2023 – 50,907 miles
  • 2022 – 49,093 miles
  • 2021 – 47,161 miles
  • 2020 – 45,407 miles
  • 2019 – 43,494 miles
  • 2018 – 41,014 miles
  • 2017 – 38,042 miles
  • 2016 – 36,271 miles
  • 2015 – 34,473 miles
  • 2014 – 32,944 miles
  • 2012 – 31,592 miles
  • 2011 – 30,149 miles
  • 2010 – 28,720 miles
  • 2009 – 26,839 miles
  • 2008 – 24,654 miles
  • 2007 – 24,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,102 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak rear differential

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Slight oil leak on rear differential

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear axle oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,102 miles (+2,003)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    55,102 miles
    Test number
    596148765166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak rear differential

  2. Pass53,099 miles (+2,192)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    53,099 miles
    Test number
    625531260004
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on rear differential

  3. Pass50,907 miles (+1,814)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,907 miles
    Test number
    348400059560
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on rear differential

  4. Pass49,093 miles (+1,932)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,093 miles
    Test number
    992110858377
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on rear differential

  5. Pass47,161 miles (+1,754)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,161 miles
    Test number
    653875416906
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on rear differential

  6. Pass45,407 miles (+1,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,407 miles
    Test number
    353733997137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass43,494 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,494 miles
    Test number
    170901026260
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail43,494 miles (+2,480)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,494 miles
    Test number
    279579321755
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass41,014 miles (+1,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,014 miles
    Test number
    754888598521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass39,584 miles (+1,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,584 miles
    Test number
    923108656004
    • AdvisoryRear axle oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  11. Pass38,042 miles (+1,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,042 miles
    Test number
    961324445057
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear axle oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  12. Pass36,271 miles (+1,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,271 miles
    Test number
    222503723374
    • AdvisoryRear axle oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  13. Pass34,473 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,473 miles
    Test number
    806501035028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,944 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,944 miles
    Test number
    469841434063
    • NoteOil leak rear axle

  15. Fail32,944 miles (+1,352)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,944 miles
    Test number
    547691534073
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak rear axle

  16. Pass31,592 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    31,592 miles
    Test number
    498342162393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,149 miles (+1,429)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,149 miles
    Test number
    487632661391
    • NoteOil leak rear axle

  18. Pass28,720 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    28,720 miles
    Test number
    563343160311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,839 miles (+2,185)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,839 miles
    Test number
    984084369340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,654 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,654 miles
    Test number
    422254068403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    24,288 miles
    Test number
    941320247307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 CAB

Does V7 CAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 CAB is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on V7 CAB?
The MOT on V7 CAB is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 CAB done?
V7 CAB was recorded at 55,102 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 1,723 miles a year.
Has V7 CAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 CAB has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on V7 CAB 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 V7 CAB find?
V7 CAB passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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