Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 3,199 cc
235 EAHMOT history
235 EAH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,528 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 142,528 mi
- At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,178 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 235 EAH
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
235 EAH was last recorded at 142,528 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 9,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,381 miles · 13 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,147 miles
- Average per year
- 6,178 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,528 miles
- 2025 – 133,381 miles
- 2024 – 126,764 miles
- 2023 – 121,365 miles
- 2022 – 116,419 miles
- 2021 – 110,610 miles
- 2020 – 105,129 miles
- 2019 – 100,761 miles
- 2018 – 93,679 miles
- 2017 – 85,774 miles
- 2016 – 76,870 miles
- 2015 – 76,658 miles
- 2014 – 73,852 miles
- 2013 – 67,945 miles
- 2012 – 63,571 miles
- 2011 – 54,204 miles
- 2010 – 41,464 miles
- 2008 – 28,792 miles
- 2007 – 25,283 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,528 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014
Full MOT history
29 tests since 24 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,528 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 142,528 miles
- Test number
- 566492044394
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail142,528 miles (+9,147)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,528 miles
- Test number
- 787524909849
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass133,381 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 133,381 miles
- Test number
- 366819099553
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail133,380 miles (+6,616)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,380 miles
- Test number
- 124556853195
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both headlamp lenses (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, smooth inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,764 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 126,764 miles
- Test number
- 859288741170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,748 miles (+5,383)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,748 miles
- Test number
- 818731996145
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass121,365 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 121,365 miles
- Test number
- 459970989161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,349 miles (+4,930)7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,349 miles
- Test number
- 834319630065
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
- MajorService brake excessively binding Both rears record 25-30kg drag. Suspect this is caused by the parking brake sticking (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses slightly deteriorated, and both reflectors slightly deteriorated, beam patterns slightly diffused but unlikely to dazzle (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking post missing
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass116,419 miles (+25)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 116,419 miles
- Test number
- 870961038767
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail116,394 miles (+5,784)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,394 miles
- Test number
- 712549664053
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55 R 16 91V Falken (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass110,610 miles (+5,481)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 110,610 miles
- Test number
- 445424120068
- AdvisoryCatalytic converters rattle as if the internals are breaking apart
- AdvisoryHeadlamps clouded and beam patterns considered just acceptable
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sill damaged and jacking post missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,129 miles (+4,368)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 105,129 miles
- Test number
- 472686567476
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass100,761 miles (+141)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 100,761 miles
- Test number
- 608367296573
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail100,620 miles (+6,941)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,620 miles
- Test number
- 953485867977
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass93,679 miles (+7,905)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 93,679 miles
- Test number
- 665457282355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,774 miles (+8,904)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 85,774 miles
- Test number
- 143609164679
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass76,870 miles (+212)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 76,870 miles
- Test number
- 464638961801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,658 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 76,658 miles
- Test number
- 308375437046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,658 miles (+2,806)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,658 miles
- Test number
- 991742887652
- Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass73,852 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 73,852 miles
- Test number
- 666559004384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,852 miles (+5,907)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,852 miles
- Test number
- 809439304307
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass67,945 miles7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 67,945 miles
- Test number
- 519260733165
- NoteBrake discs in poor condition, all round.
- NoteBrake pads worn front and rear.
- NoteFront coil spring in poor condition,
- NoteFront tyres worn,
- NoteRear coil sping in poor condition
- NoteStrong advise rear tyres on limit
- NoteWear in front suspension bushes ball joints gaiters, and links, front and rear,
Fail67,945 miles (+4,374)2 failures7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,945 miles
- Test number
- 365148423121
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteBrake discs in poor condition, all round.
- NoteBrake pads worn front and rear.
- NoteFront coil spring in poor condition,
- NoteFront tyres worn,
- NoteRear coil sping in poor condition
- NoteStrong advise rear tyres on limit
- NoteWear in front suspension bushes ball joints gaiters, and links, front and rear,
Pass63,571 miles (+9,367)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 63,571 miles
- Test number
- 919016062017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,204 miles (+12,740)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 54,204 miles
- Test number
- 615623631016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront discs worn
Pass41,464 miles (+12,672)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 41,464 miles
- Test number
- 993179520014
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass28,792 miles (+3,509)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 28,792 miles
- Test number
- 514475228347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,283 miles (+76)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 25,283 miles
- Test number
- 211718797234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,207 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,207 miles
- Test number
- 844637197292
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about 235 EAH
- What vehicle is registration 235 EAH currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 235 EAH on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Apr 2004. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 235 EAH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 235 EAH is valid until 4 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 235 EAH?
- The MOT on 235 EAH is valid until 4 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 235 EAH done?
- 235 EAH was recorded at 142,528 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 6,178 miles a year.
- Has 235 EAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 235 EAH has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on 235 EAH 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 235 EAH find?
- 235 EAH passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner shoulder, and 2 more.
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