MERCEDES-BENZ SLK M3PUW has 25 MOTs

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This 2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 118,687 miles 4 months ago on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 16:33.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 13th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

M3PUW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH JANUARY 2027118,687 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Manufactures Covers Covering Testable Items
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened N/s & O/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened N/s & O/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED6TH JANUARY 2026118,684 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Manufactures Covers Covering Testable Items
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective X2 (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened N/s & O/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened N/s & O/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Cut In Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202513TH JANUARY 2026113,911 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Manufactures Covers Fitted
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened N/s & O/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened N/s & O/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  9. MINOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED8TH JANUARY 202413TH JANUARY 2025108,212 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coolant Level Low
  2. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) N/s & O/s
  3. ADVISORY - Manufactures Covers Fitted
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material N/s & O/s Corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge N/s & O/s Wearing On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Sidewall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. MINOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge N/s & O/s Close To Legal Limit At 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED5TH JANUARY 2024108,210 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coolant Level Low
  2. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) N/s & O/s
  3. ADVISORY - Manufactures Covers Fitted
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material N/s & O/s Corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge N/s & O/s Wearing On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Sidewall Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge N/s & O/s Close To Legal Limit At 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. MAJOR - Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
PASSED12TH JANUARY 202313TH JANUARY 2024101,165 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Under Covers Fitted
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED14TH JANUARY 202213TH JANUARY 202394,288 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective Exhaust Mounting Bracket Broken But Not Affecting Security Of Exhaust System (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED14TH JANUARY 202294,287 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Bottom Arm(camber Arm) Has A Collapsed Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective Exhaust Mounting Bracket Broken But Not Affecting Security Of Exhaust System (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 202194,251 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Covers & Sill Trims Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement N/s & O/s Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Covers Over N/s & O/s Rear Lower Suspension Arms
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 202024TH NOVEMBER 202190,486 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED18TH NOVEMBER 202090,484 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Worn Inner Edge/ 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED10TH MAY 201915TH NOVEMBER 202087,601 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED16TH MAY 201815TH MAY 201984,690 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Floor & Engine Under Gaurds Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Under Side Of Car
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edge (4.1.e.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
FAILED3RD MAY 201884,224 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. ADVISORY - Floor & Engine Under Gaurds Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Under Side Of Car
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Edge (4.1.e.1)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED10TH APRIL 20173RD MAY 201879,037 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  4. ADVISORY - Handbrake Performance Just Me Requirments
PASSED4TH MAY 20163RD MAY 201775,057 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Plastic Trims Shields And Guards Covering Some Prescribed Areas
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED23RD APRIL 201522ND APRIL 201670,692 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  3. USER ENTERED - Plastic Trims Shields And Guards Covering Some Perscribed Areas
PASSED23RD APRIL 201422ND APRIL 201567,583 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED2ND MAY 201325TH MAY 201462,714 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED9TH MAY 201225TH MAY 201357,979 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED6TH MAY 201125TH MAY 201254,437 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED5TH MAY 201154,427 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED13TH MAY 201025TH MAY 201150,605 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED26TH MAY 200925TH MAY 201047,512 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 20082ND MARCH 200941,676 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M3PUW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

M3PUW MOT Comments

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M3PUW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 118,687 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,652 miles

M3PUW FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz Slk with registration M3PUW was manufactured on Wednesday 2nd March 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 3.5 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 118,687 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 5,652 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz Slk beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M3PUW has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz Slk has had 107 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 9 Major, 3 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz Slk is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does M3PUW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 M3PUW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M3PUW Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 M3PUW does have Tax. Read more

When does M3PUW Tax expire?

The current Tax for M3PUW will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does M3PUW MOT expire?

The current MOT for M3PUW will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 13th January 2027. Read more

When did M3PUW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M3PUW was on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 16:33. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M3PUW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for M3PUW we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has M3PUW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for M3PUW we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has M3PUW done?

The odometer reading for M3PUW at the last MOT in January 2026 was 118,687 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,652 miles per year. Read more

How old is M3PUW?

The vehicle M3PUW was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 2nd March 2005. Read more

What colour is M3PUW?

The official colour of M3PUW is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does M3PUW have?

M3PUW has a 3.5 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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