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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

R331 CNPMOT history

R331 CNP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,348 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R331 CNP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R331 CNP was last recorded at 87,348 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 1,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,381 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1,967 miles
Average per year
1,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,348 miles
  • 2024 – 85,381 miles
  • 2023 – 84,623 miles
  • 2021 – 84,087 miles
  • 2020 – 82,907 miles
  • 2019 – 82,902 miles
  • 2018 – 81,703 miles
  • 2017 – 80,456 miles
  • 2016 – 78,895 miles
  • 2015 – 77,406 miles
  • 2014 – 73,898 miles
  • 2013 – 72,676 miles
  • 2011 – 71,159 miles
  • 2009 – 66,580 miles
  • 2008 – 61,915 miles
  • 2007 – 55,734 miles
  • 2006 – 51,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,348 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,348 miles (+1,967)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,348 miles
    Test number
    573657442986
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,381 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    85,381 miles
    Test number
    940831052484
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail85,381 miles (+758)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,381 miles
    Test number
    337465205250
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass84,623 miles (+536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,623 miles
    Test number
    266557364853
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass84,087 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    84,087 miles
    Test number
    240873029432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,488 miles (+581)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,488 miles
    Test number
    458363498576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass82,907 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,907 miles
    Test number
    829412894461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,902 miles (+1,199)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,902 miles
    Test number
    168064618167
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass81,703 miles (+1,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,703 miles
    Test number
    352976698669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass80,456 miles (+1,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    249524912002
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Beam pattern faint (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Auxiliary fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Beam pattern faint (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

  11. Pass78,895 miles (+1,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,895 miles
    Test number
    240496947825
    • 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)

  12. Pass77,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    77,406 miles
    Test number
    232285904847
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail77,406 miles (+1,726)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,406 miles
    Test number
    202199824122
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass75,680 miles (+1,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,680 miles
    Test number
    589772505084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass73,898 miles (+1,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    73,898 miles
    Test number
    189273504010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass72,676 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,676 miles
    Test number
    865502403094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,159 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,159 miles
    Test number
    226766341391
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass71,159 miles (+3,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,159 miles
    Test number
    786366041366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass68,156 miles (+1,576)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    68,156 miles
    Test number
    587426901000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Note1,Adviseable to replace both front brake discs.

  20. Pass66,580 miles (+4,665)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,580 miles
    Test number
    283949029398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass61,915 miles (+6,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,915 miles
    Test number
    512652938326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass55,734 miles (+4,634)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,734 miles
    Test number
    824364957279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,100 miles
    Test number
    332919546453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R331 CNP

Does R331 CNP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R331 CNP is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R331 CNP?
The MOT on R331 CNP is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R331 CNP done?
R331 CNP was recorded at 87,348 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 1,851 miles a year.
Has R331 CNP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R331 CNP has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on R331 CNP 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 R331 CNP find?
R331 CNP passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front; nearside front side repeater slightly discoloured and offside front; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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