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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,298 cc

R481 AMAMOT history

R481 AMA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 101,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2025
Mileage
101,679 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 AMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
14 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2025
Latest MOT test
2 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R481 AMA was last recorded at 101,679 miles on 2 May 2024, 3,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,248 miles · 11 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,431 miles
Average per year
3,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,679 miles
  • 2022 – 98,248 miles
  • 2021 – 93,589 miles
  • 2020 – 87,912 miles
  • 2019 – 83,095 miles
  • 2018 – 77,032 miles
  • 2017 – 71,541 miles
  • 2016 – 66,444 miles
  • 2013 – 60,670 miles
  • 2012 – 58,521 miles
  • 2011 – 56,903 miles
  • 2010 – 55,308 miles
  • 2009 – 53,134 miles
  • 2008 – 52,302 miles
  • 2007 – 49,772 miles
  • 2006 – 47,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,679 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides and the cross pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,679 miles (+3,431)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    101,679 miles
    Test number
    908084989164
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides and the cross pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,248 miles (+142)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    98,248 miles
    Test number
    604738322445
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail98,106 miles (+4,517)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,106 miles
    Test number
    684617154374
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass93,589 miles (+157)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,589 miles
    Test number
    485680150122
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail93,432 miles (+5,520)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,432 miles
    Test number
    187509809865
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working staying on solid (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative staying on solid (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass87,912 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,912 miles
    Test number
    831136266534
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers casing corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff damp

  7. Fail87,912 miles (+29)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,912 miles
    Test number
    114485405927
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers casing corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff damp

  8. Fail87,883 miles (+4,788)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,883 miles
    Test number
    272786128441
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative not flashing (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks corroded

  9. Pass83,095 miles (+6,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,095 miles
    Test number
    609187939266
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass77,032 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,032 miles
    Test number
    355396290291
    • AdvisoryAll position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail77,024 miles (+5,483)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,024 miles
    Test number
    805826156360
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative lights dont flash (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and low (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass71,541 miles (+5,097)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,541 miles
    Test number
    258979704997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll four shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak on rear diff
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  13. Pass66,444 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,444 miles
    Test number
    342310920769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,440 miles (+5,770)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,440 miles
    Test number
    559628943858
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass60,670 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,670 miles
    Test number
    205957143349
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail60,670 miles (+2,149)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,670 miles
    Test number
    299027643330
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass58,521 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,521 miles
    Test number
    838072052362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,903 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,903 miles
    Test number
    576264251325
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting broken

  19. Fail56,899 miles (+1,591)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,899 miles
    Test number
    479661151413
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting broken

  20. Pass55,308 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    55,308 miles
    Test number
    752399040348
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail55,290 miles (+2,156)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,290 miles
    Test number
    480228440343
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass53,134 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,134 miles
    Test number
    301927729484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,302 miles (+2,530)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,302 miles
    Test number
    244268828259
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil leaking from rear differential.

  24. Pass49,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    49,772 miles
    Test number
    250737397449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail49,772 miles (+2,043)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,772 miles
    Test number
    500467997173
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass47,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,729 miles
    Test number
    272350936195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R481 AMA

Does R481 AMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R481 AMA expired on 1 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R481 AMA?
The MOT on R481 AMA expired on 1 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R481 AMA done?
R481 AMA was recorded at 101,679 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2024, an average of 3,001 miles a year.
Has R481 AMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 AMA has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on R481 AMA 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 R481 AMA find?
R481 AMA passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2024 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 4 more.

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