Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc
MAT 294MOT history
MAT 294 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 65,002 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 65,002 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,148 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- MAT 294
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,298 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 21 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
MAT 294 was last recorded at 65,002 miles on 4 Feb 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,999 miles · 28 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 1,148 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 65,002 miles
- 2022 – 64,707 miles
- 2021 – 64,265 miles
- 2020 – 64,047 miles
- 2019 – 62,425 miles
- 2018 – 61,861 miles
- 2017 – 61,328 miles
- 2016 – 60,181 miles
- 2014 – 59,624 miles
- 2013 – 57,056 miles
- 2011 – 55,255 miles
- 2009 – 53,412 miles
- 2008 – 49,622 miles
- 2006 – 46,112 miles
- 2005 – 42,959 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass65,002 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Central Exhaust mounting defective broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
24 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass65,002 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 65,002 miles
- Test number
- 201155881476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,999 miles (+292)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,999 miles
- Test number
- 724013927212
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass64,707 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 64,707 miles
- Test number
- 872912784972
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail64,699 miles (+434)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,699 miles
- Test number
- 610886273524
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass64,265 miles (+218)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 64,265 miles
- Test number
- 396384143012
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass64,047 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 64,047 miles
- Test number
- 621437936801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,045 miles (+1,620)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,045 miles
- Test number
- 524400555293
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Pass62,425 miles (+564)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 62,425 miles
- Test number
- 393884678123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,861 miles (+24)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 61,861 miles
- Test number
- 656436777997
- AdvisoryBoth front and rear sub frames have been coated
Fail61,837 miles (+509)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,837 miles
- Test number
- 709027929210
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm worn but not seriously weakened bot front and rear (2.4.G.1)
Pass61,328 miles (+1,147)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 61,328 miles
- Test number
- 445919757678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,181 miles (+557)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 60,181 miles
- Test number
- 828231753209
- AdvisoryCentre exaust hanger corroded
Pass59,624 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 59,624 miles
- Test number
- 715186954394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,624 miles (+2,568)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,624 miles
- Test number
- 406956954408
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Pass57,056 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 57,056 miles
- Test number
- 105484103008
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth front brake pipes are greased
Fail57,056 miles (+1,801)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,056 miles
- Test number
- 245684303076
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth front brake pipes are greased
Pass55,255 miles (+13)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 55,255 miles
- Test number
- 178123701154
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFuel cap seal getting worn
- NoteUnder body bars corroded
Fail55,242 miles (+1,830)1 failure9 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,242 miles
- Test number
- 519878691015
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFuel cap seal getting worn
- NoteNearside front tyre cracking slightly
- NoteUnder body bars corroded
Pass53,412 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 53,412 miles
- Test number
- 374101079253
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyres cracking on the side wall
- NoteOffside front tyre is cracking on the side wall
Fail53,412 miles (+3,790)2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,412 miles
- Test number
- 531181779297
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyres cracking on the side wall
- NoteOffside front tyre is cracking on the side wall
Pass49,622 miles (+3,510)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 49,622 miles
- Test number
- 610959648088
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,112 miles (+3,153)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 46,112 miles
- Test number
- 332048216322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,959 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 42,959 miles
- Test number
- 750710125363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,922 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,922 miles
- Test number
- 413753315314
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about MAT 294
- What vehicle is registration MAT 294 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show MAT 294 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Oct 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 MAT 294 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on MAT 294 expired on 3 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on MAT 294?
- The MOT on MAT 294 expired on 3 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has MAT 294 done?
- MAT 294 was recorded at 65,002 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2025, an average of 1,148 miles a year.
- Has MAT 294 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. MAT 294 has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on MAT 294 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 MAT 294 find?
- MAT 294 passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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