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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

V88 DMCMOT history

V88 DMC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 39,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

V88 DMC black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
39,398 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V88 DMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V88 DMC was last recorded at 39,398 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 1,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,650 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,748 miles
Average per year
1,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,398 miles
  • 2025 – 37,650 miles
  • 2024 – 37,207 miles
  • 2023 – 36,471 miles
  • 2022 – 36,223 miles
  • 2021 – 36,073 miles
  • 2019 – 35,826 miles
  • 2018 – 35,563 miles
  • 2017 – 34,928 miles
  • 2016 – 34,440 miles
  • 2015 – 34,291 miles
  • 2014 – 33,009 miles
  • 2013 – 31,328 miles
  • 2012 – 29,074 miles
  • 2011 – 28,282 miles
  • 2010 – 25,387 miles
  • 2009 – 22,127 miles
  • 2008 – 6,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,398 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Slight low output on offside headlight beam

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,398 miles (+1,748)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    39,398 miles
    Test number
    776686465320
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
  2. Pass37,650 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    37,650 miles
    Test number
    721276262652
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail37,650 miles (+443)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,650 miles
    Test number
    432118062739
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass37,207 miles (+736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    37,207 miles
    Test number
    692377177821
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass36,471 miles (+248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    36,471 miles
    Test number
    188219936670
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s main pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight low output on o/s headlamp
  6. Pass36,223 miles (+150)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    36,223 miles
    Test number
    746990403109
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisorySlight low output on o/s headlight
  7. Pass36,073 miles (+247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    36,073 miles
    Test number
    564307384040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisorySlight low output on offside headlight beam
  8. Pass35,826 miles (+263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,826 miles
    Test number
    987402860989
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level on centre of tread area
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisorySlight low output on offside headlight beam
  9. Pass35,563 miles (+635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,563 miles
    Test number
    339129424074
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level on centre of tread
  10. Pass34,928 miles (+488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    34,928 miles
    Test number
    350678925021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing close to indicator
  11. Pass34,440 miles (+149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,440 miles
    Test number
    952905989244
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level
  12. Pass34,291 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,291 miles
    Test number
    799828925148
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing close to indicator
  13. Fail34,291 miles (+1,282)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,291 miles
    Test number
    259428425177
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing close to indicator
  14. Pass33,009 miles (+1,681)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,009 miles
    Test number
    245466024113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,328 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,328 miles
    Test number
    777740623106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,074 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,074 miles
    Test number
    506604122109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,065 miles (+783)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,065 miles
    Test number
    808753722192
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre appears to be fitted with incorrect rotation
  18. Pass28,282 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,282 miles
    Test number
    207431311428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,387 miles (+3,260)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,387 miles
    Test number
    232646520132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,127 miles (+15,531)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,127 miles
    Test number
    370990429131
    • NoteAirbag warning staying on
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing close to indicator level
  21. Pass6,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    6,596 miles
    Test number
    422098408117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V88 DMC

Does V88 DMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V88 DMC is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V88 DMC?
The MOT on V88 DMC is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V88 DMC done?
V88 DMC was recorded at 39,398 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 1,810 miles a year.
Has V88 DMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V88 DMC has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V88 DMC 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 V88 DMC find?
V88 DMC passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 10 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; exhaust system corroded, and 7 more.

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