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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 2,996 cc

523 OAEMOT history

523 OAE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 51,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

523 OAE silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
51,631 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
523 OAE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

523 OAE was last recorded at 51,631 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,594 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
2,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,631 miles
  • 2025 – 50,382 miles
  • 2024 – 49,150 miles
  • 2023 – 47,625 miles
  • 2022 – 46,136 miles
  • 2021 – 44,188 miles
  • 2020 – 43,851 miles
  • 2019 – 40,950 miles
  • 2018 – 37,834 miles
  • 2017 – 35,341 miles
  • 2016 – 32,039 miles
  • 2015 – 28,577 miles
  • 2014 – 24,617 miles
  • 2013 – 20,547 miles
  • 2012 – 16,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,631 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Slight engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,631 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    51,631 miles
    Test number
    173317419019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail51,594 miles (+1,212)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,594 miles
    Test number
    789821914517
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass50,382 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    50,382 miles
    Test number
    593685061711
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  4. Fail50,382 miles (+1,232)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,382 miles
    Test number
    932094876507
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  5. Pass49,150 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,150 miles
    Test number
    835441408548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,625 miles (+1,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    47,625 miles
    Test number
    260444482046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass46,136 miles (+1,948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,136 miles
    Test number
    520651523502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Non repairable.

  8. Pass44,188 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,188 miles
    Test number
    613765872993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,184 miles (+333)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,184 miles
    Test number
    242312512422
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass43,851 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    43,851 miles
    Test number
    645117169091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,950 miles (+3,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    40,950 miles
    Test number
    169480048194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass37,834 miles (+2,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    37,834 miles
    Test number
    586242970425
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass35,341 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,341 miles
    Test number
    237000843571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,039 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,039 miles
    Test number
    764835862849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,577 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,577 miles
    Test number
    915739815167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,617 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,617 miles
    Test number
    128814294478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    20,547 miles
    Test number
    519792993079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    555981102125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,115 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,115 miles
    Test number
    216571902144
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about 523 OAE

What vehicle is registration 523 OAE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 523 OAE on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Apr 2009. 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 523 OAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 523 OAE is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 523 OAE?
The MOT on 523 OAE is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 523 OAE done?
523 OAE was recorded at 51,631 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 2,537 miles a year.
Has 523 OAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 523 OAE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 523 OAE 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 523 OAE find?
523 OAE passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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