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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

DS 8998MOT history

DS 8998 is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 40,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2025
Mileage
40,041 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DS 8998
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

DS 8998 was last recorded at 40,041 miles on 29 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,041 miles · 26 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 40,041 miles
  • 2023 – 39,694 miles
  • 2022 – 39,022 miles
  • 2020 – 37,236 miles
  • 2019 – 35,941 miles
  • 2018 – 34,740 miles
  • 2016 – 33,754 miles
  • 2015 – 32,908 miles
  • 2013 – 31,888 miles
  • 2012 – 29,544 miles
  • 2011 – 28,685 miles
  • 2010 – 26,100 miles
  • 2009 – 23,308 miles
  • 2007 – 18,726 miles
  • 2006 – 12,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,041 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    40,041 miles
    Test number
    128396894255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail40,041 miles (+347)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,041 miles
    Test number
    216162802798
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass39,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    39,694 miles
    Test number
    511637424863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail39,694 miles (+672)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,694 miles
    Test number
    175237006634
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass39,022 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,022 miles
    Test number
    878088069134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail39,021 miles (+1,785)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,021 miles
    Test number
    502713346283
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 225/50x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass37,236 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,236 miles
    Test number
    668619471446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail37,207 miles (+1,266)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,207 miles
    Test number
    906072877275
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass35,941 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,941 miles
    Test number
    376160415142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail35,941 miles (+1,201)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,941 miles
    Test number
    978569821661
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass34,740 miles (+986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,740 miles
    Test number
    975315527194
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass33,754 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    33,754 miles
    Test number
    544529394735
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail33,733 miles (+825)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,733 miles
    Test number
    936272398092
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass32,908 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    32,908 miles
    Test number
    876095555194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,888 miles (+2,344)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    31,888 miles
    Test number
    525056923290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVarious brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

  16. Pass29,544 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,544 miles
    Test number
    788643412292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,685 miles (+2,585)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,685 miles
    Test number
    148371581194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,100 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,100 miles
    Test number
    141964810415
    • NoteNearside wiper blade has small split...

  19. Fail26,100 miles (+2,792)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,100 miles
    Test number
    150984510467
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade has small split...

  20. Pass23,308 miles (+4,582)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,308 miles
    Test number
    181003009046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,726 miles (+6,475)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,726 miles
    Test number
    434884767216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,251 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    12,251 miles
    Test number
    123502216064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about DS 8998

What vehicle is registration DS 8998 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DS 8998 on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Nov 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 DS 8998 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on DS 8998 expired on 28 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on DS 8998?
The MOT on DS 8998 expired on 28 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has DS 8998 done?
DS 8998 was recorded at 40,041 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2024, an average of 1,499 miles a year.
Has DS 8998 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DS 8998 has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on DS 8998 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 DS 8998 find?
DS 8998 passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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