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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V81 OKPMOT history

V81 OKP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 83,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,047 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,082 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 OKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V81 OKP was last recorded at 83,047 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,047 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,047 miles
  • 2025 – 83,047 miles
  • 2024 – 80,998 miles
  • 2023 – 80,689 miles
  • 2022 – 80,282 miles
  • 2021 – 75,366 miles
  • 2020 – 67,771 miles
  • 2018 – 64,281 miles
  • 2017 – 60,721 miles
  • 2016 – 56,213 miles
  • 2015 – 52,251 miles
  • 2014 – 50,925 miles
  • 2013 – 50,521 miles
  • 2012 – 49,583 miles
  • 2011 – 46,176 miles
  • 2010 – 41,741 miles
  • 2009 – 38,883 miles
  • 2008 – 34,223 miles
  • 2007 – 27,981 miles
  • 2006 – 21,698 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,047 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Slight play in steering linkage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Indicator switch inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both front tyres worn on edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    83,047 miles
    Test number
    698789711459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail83,047 miles4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,047 miles
    Test number
    299263920448
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no light output (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail83,047 miles (+1,123)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,047 miles
    Test number
    482056848539
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass81,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,924 miles
    Test number
    851143988427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail81,924 miles (+926)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,924 miles
    Test number
    997056603939
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass80,998 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,998 miles
    Test number
    249386660738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,689 miles (+407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,689 miles
    Test number
    267782518693
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody and most suspension components

  8. Pass80,282 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    80,282 miles
    Test number
    945013828518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,274 miles (+4,908)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,274 miles
    Test number
    849436197380
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear brake pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (next to hose and inside wing) (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass75,366 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    75,366 miles
    Test number
    736373523706
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering linkage

  11. Fail75,358 miles (+7,587)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,358 miles
    Test number
    307878516263
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering linkage

  12. Pass67,771 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,771 miles
    Test number
    618744267865
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering linkage

  13. Fail67,767 miles (+3,486)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,767 miles
    Test number
    733169802036
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault asr light on (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split[need changing]strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges.
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering linkage

  14. Pass64,281 miles (+3,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,281 miles
    Test number
    429490087838
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges.

  15. Pass60,721 miles (+4,508)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,721 miles
    Test number
    919719253073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,213 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,213 miles
    Test number
    187332185288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,251 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,251 miles
    Test number
    369421305216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,925 miles
    Test number
    658413704248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,925 miles (+404)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,925 miles
    Test number
    839802004284
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass50,521 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,521 miles
    Test number
    907508163153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,583 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,583 miles
    Test number
    896450262174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCondensation in nearside headlamp
    • NoteEngine under tray corroded
    • NoteFront 225/45/17 michelin
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishng and worn to limit
    • NoteRear 245//40/17/91w michelin

  22. Fail49,583 miles (+3,407)1 dangerous1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,583 miles
    Test number
    168959052133
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCondensation in nearside headlamp
    • NoteEngine under tray corroded
    • NoteFront 225/45/17 michelin
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishng and worn to limit
    • NoteRear 245//40/17/91w michelin

  23. Pass46,176 miles (+4,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,176 miles
    Test number
    427549041068
    • NoteRear tyre walls cracking

  24. Pass41,741 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,741 miles
    Test number
    724320450070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,883 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,883 miles
    Test number
    922191059084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,223 miles (+6,242)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,223 miles
    Test number
    432139948010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,981 miles (+6,283)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,981 miles
    Test number
    731105847051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass21,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,698 miles
    Test number
    232971456070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V81 OKP

Does V81 OKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V81 OKP is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V81 OKP?
The MOT on V81 OKP is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V81 OKP done?
V81 OKP was recorded at 83,047 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 3,082 miles a year.
Has V81 OKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 OKP has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V81 OKP 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 V81 OKP find?
V81 OKP passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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