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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

AWU 228MOT history

AWU 228 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 16 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 77,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
77,974 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AWU 228
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AWU 228 was last recorded at 77,974 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,580 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,394 miles
Average per year
2,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,974 miles
  • 2025 – 76,580 miles
  • 2024 – 75,982 miles
  • 2023 – 73,132 miles
  • 2022 – 70,651 miles
  • 2021 – 69,823 miles
  • 2019 – 68,460 miles
  • 2018 – 67,048 miles
  • 2017 – 61,750 miles
  • 2015 – 61,430 miles
  • 2014 – 59,743 miles
  • 2013 – 57,889 miles
  • 2012 – 54,088 miles
  • 2011 – 49,843 miles
  • 2010 – 45,338 miles
  • 2009 – 41,330 miles
  • 2008 – 35,995 miles
  • 2007 – 31,132 miles
  • 2006 – 22,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,974 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,974 miles (+1,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    77,974 miles
    Test number
    443364844109
    • AdvisoryCentral Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Pass76,580 miles (+598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    76,580 miles
    Test number
    699658656026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play prop shaft bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  3. Pass75,982 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,982 miles
    Test number
    572566060559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,132 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    73,132 miles
    Test number
    219981206066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,651 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    70,651 miles
    Test number
    106813251601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,823 miles (+1,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,823 miles
    Test number
    341917222281
    • AdvisoryWipers smear slightly

  7. Pass68,460 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,460 miles
    Test number
    225841769703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,048 miles (+5,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,048 miles
    Test number
    647618692041
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass61,750 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,750 miles
    Test number
    426750941868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,430 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,430 miles
    Test number
    965912345167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail61,385 miles (+1,642)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,385 miles
    Test number
    329309235114
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass59,743 miles (+1,854)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,743 miles
    Test number
    879393634141
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass57,889 miles (+3,801)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,889 miles
    Test number
    346675233142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,088 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,088 miles
    Test number
    115553922122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,843 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,843 miles
    Test number
    129859731179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,338 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    45,338 miles
    Test number
    932399730164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,330 miles (+5,335)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    41,330 miles
    Test number
    841568239138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,995 miles (+4,863)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,995 miles
    Test number
    693989428107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,132 miles (+8,447)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,132 miles
    Test number
    152969427102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,685 miles
    Test number
    224901236463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AWU 228

What vehicle is registration AWU 228 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AWU 228 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 16 Jan 2002. 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 AWU 228 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AWU 228 is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on AWU 228?
The MOT on AWU 228 is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AWU 228 done?
AWU 228 was recorded at 77,974 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 2,775 miles a year.
Has AWU 228 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AWU 228 has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2015.
Has the mileage on AWU 228 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 AWU 228 find?
AWU 228 passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: central drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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