Mercedes-Benz SLK
Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,295 cc
588 EOWMOT history
588 EOW is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,207 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 87,207 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 22 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,730 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 588 EOW
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 7 Apr 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
588 EOW was last recorded at 87,207 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,948 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 259 miles
- Average per year
- 1,730 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,207 miles
- 2025 – 86,948 miles
- 2024 – 86,778 miles
- 2023 – 86,636 miles
- 2022 – 86,609 miles
- 2021 – 86,482 miles
- 2020 – 86,345 miles
- 2019 – 86,213 miles
- 2018 – 85,649 miles
- 2017 – 83,001 miles
- 2016 – 80,323 miles
- 2015 – 76,842 miles
- 2014 – 74,745 miles
- 2013 – 73,318 miles
- 2012 – 72,481 miles
- 2011 – 71,161 miles
- 2010 – 69,205 miles
- 2009 – 66,026 miles
- 2008 – 63,646 miles
- 2007 – 59,245 miles
- 2006 – 54,829 miles
- 2005 – 50,860 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,207 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Corrosion to exhaust
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,207 miles (+259)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 87,207 miles
- Test number
- 543428932424
- AdvisoryFront Lower Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,948 miles (+170)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 86,948 miles
- Test number
- 247005676331
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,778 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 86,778 miles
- Test number
- 692670611046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
Fail86,778 miles (+142)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,778 miles
- Test number
- 401484876484
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
Pass86,636 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 86,636 miles
- Test number
- 169411953344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,609 miles (+127)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 86,609 miles
- Test number
- 251721258489
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,482 miles (+137)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 86,482 miles
- Test number
- 853163582780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,345 miles (+132)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 86,345 miles
- Test number
- 231270901890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,213 miles (+564)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 86,213 miles
- Test number
- 563795025390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,649 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 85,649 miles
- Test number
- 900525144352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,647 miles (+2,646)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,647 miles
- Test number
- 991697817298
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 2 white dots 1 yellow (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass83,001 miles (+2,678)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 83,001 miles
- Test number
- 465658544616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,323 miles (+3,481)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 80,323 miles
- Test number
- 108100792114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,842 miles (+2,097)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 76,842 miles
- Test number
- 677801540121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,745 miles (+1,427)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 74,745 miles
- Test number
- 146485944205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,318 miles (+837)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 73,318 miles
- Test number
- 695057723295
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass72,481 miles (+1,320)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 72,481 miles
- Test number
- 428085952263
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass71,161 miles (+1,956)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 71,161 miles
- Test number
- 919819241246
- 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)
- NoteOil leak
Pass69,205 miles (+3,179)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 69,205 miles
- Test number
- 893855240228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,026 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 66,026 miles
- Test number
- 881655949227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,026 miles (+2,380)2 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,026 miles
- Test number
- 324755749291
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass63,646 miles (+4,401)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 63,646 miles
- Test number
- 492449638212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,245 miles (+4,416)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 59,245 miles
- Test number
- 810031157257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,829 miles (+3,969)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 54,829 miles
- Test number
- 331082556249
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass50,860 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 50,860 miles
- Test number
- 410142645218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 588 EOW
- What vehicle is registration 588 EOW currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 588 EOW on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Apr 1998. 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 588 EOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 588 EOW is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 588 EOW?
- The MOT on 588 EOW is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 588 EOW done?
- 588 EOW was recorded at 87,207 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 1,730 miles a year.
- Has 588 EOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 588 EOW has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on 588 EOW 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 588 EOW find?
- 588 EOW passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower coil spring corroded both fronts; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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