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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

V9 VPSMOT history

V9 VPS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 6 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
70,980 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 VPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 VPS was last recorded at 70,980 miles on 28 May 2026, 9,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,191 miles · 13 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
9,789 miles
Average per year
2,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,980 miles
  • 2023 – 61,191 miles
  • 2022 – 60,981 miles
  • 2021 – 58,677 miles
  • 2020 – 55,647 miles
  • 2019 – 53,075 miles
  • 2018 – 51,880 miles
  • 2017 – 51,107 miles
  • 2016 – 49,942 miles
  • 2015 – 48,608 miles
  • 2014 – 47,740 miles
  • 2013 – 46,475 miles
  • 2012 – 45,499 miles
  • 2011 – 45,134 miles
  • 2010 – 43,831 miles
  • 2009 – 41,644 miles
  • 2008 – 33,631 miles
  • 2007 – 24,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,980 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,980 miles (+9,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    70,980 miles
    Test number
    844804860314
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  2. Pass61,191 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    61,191 miles
    Test number
    711350511989
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail61,189 miles (+208)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,189 miles
    Test number
    387728428069
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass60,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    60,981 miles
    Test number
    782051885068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,981 miles (+2,304)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,981 miles
    Test number
    784848500798
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass58,677 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    58,677 miles
    Test number
    582867381329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    55,647 miles
    Test number
    793535365187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,647 miles (+2,572)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,647 miles
    Test number
    212643212928
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  9. Pass53,075 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,075 miles
    Test number
    623088136737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,593 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    52,593 miles
    Test number
    698690456863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,880 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,880 miles
    Test number
    629638265515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,107 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,107 miles
    Test number
    224778378585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail51,102 miles (+1,160)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,102 miles
    Test number
    714988206160
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass49,942 miles (+1,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,942 miles
    Test number
    698788556244
    • 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)
  15. Pass48,608 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,608 miles
    Test number
    499863455122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,740 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,740 miles
    Test number
    896707644171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,475 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,475 miles
    Test number
    667261673129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,499 miles
    Test number
    186619272192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,499 miles (+365)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,499 miles
    Test number
    916339572122
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass45,134 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,134 miles
    Test number
    996033541268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,831 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,831 miles
    Test number
    234378980208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,644 miles (+8,013)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,644 miles
    Test number
    291246299282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,631 miles (+9,418)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,631 miles
    Test number
    772197588288
    • NoteN/s/r hand brake effort only130kg
  24. Pass24,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,213 miles
    Test number
    154540467284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V9 VPS

Does V9 VPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 VPS is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 VPS?
The MOT on V9 VPS is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 VPS done?
V9 VPS was recorded at 70,980 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 2,502 miles a year.
Has V9 VPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 VPS has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V9 VPS 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 V9 VPS find?
V9 VPS passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; under body corrosion.

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