MERCEDES-BENZ SLK VB55SLK has 20 MOTs

Has MOT
No Tax (SORN)

This 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 69,102 miles 5 months ago on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 07:22.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Friday 2nd April 2027.

VB55SLK MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND APRIL 202769,102 MI
PASSED3RD APRIL 20252ND APRIL 202668,932 MI
PASSED7TH MARCH 20242ND APRIL 202568,463 MI
FAILED6TH MARCH 202468,463 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD APRIL 20232ND APRIL 202467,366 MI
PASSED8TH MARCH 202218TH MARCH 202367,104 MI
FAILED8TH MARCH 202267,104 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED2ND MARCH 202118TH MARCH 202266,285 MI
PASSED11TH MARCH 202018TH MARCH 202166,056 MI
PASSED7TH MARCH 201918TH MARCH 202065,549 MI
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 201818TH MARCH 201960,478 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Worn Inner Edges
FAILED20TH FEBRUARY 201860,467 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Rear Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Corroded Inner Face (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Worn Inner Edges
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 201718TH MARCH 201849,341 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Both Front Bearings
  2. ADVISORY - Front Pads Getting Low
PASSED11TH MARCH 201618TH MARCH 201741,087 MI
PASSED10TH MARCH 201518TH MARCH 201632,856 MI
FAILED9TH MARCH 201532,855 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
PASSED19TH MARCH 201418TH MARCH 201525,596 MI
PASSED7TH AUGUST 201318TH AUGUST 201419,883 MI
PASSED9TH AUGUST 201218TH AUGUST 201310,575 MI
PASSED9TH AUGUST 201118TH AUGUST 20127,923 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VB55SLK Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

VB55SLK MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

VB55SLK Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 69,102 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,839 miles

VB55SLK FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz Slk with registration VB55SLK was manufactured on Monday 18th August 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 5.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 69,102 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 3,839 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz Slk beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VB55SLK has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz Slk has had 9 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz Slk is currently SORN .

Does VB55SLK have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 31st August 2026 VB55SLK does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VB55SLK Taxed?

No, as of Monday 31st August 2026 VB55SLK does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does VB55SLK MOT expire?

The current MOT for VB55SLK will expire in 7 months on Friday 2nd April 2027. Read more

When did VB55SLK have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VB55SLK was on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 07:22. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VB55SLK Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for VB55SLK we can see 16 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 VB55SLK Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for VB55SLK we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has VB55SLK done?

The odometer reading for VB55SLK at the last MOT in April 2026 was 69,102 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 3,839 miles per year. Read more

How old is VB55SLK?

The vehicle VB55SLK was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Monday 18th August 2008. Read more

What colour is VB55SLK?

The official colour of VB55SLK is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does VB55SLK have?

VB55SLK has a 5.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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