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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,295 cc

R798 XSWMOT history

R798 XSW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,431 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R798 XSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R798 XSW was last recorded at 73,431 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 718 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,713 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
718 miles
Average per year
1,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,431 miles
  • 2025 – 72,713 miles
  • 2024 – 72,055 miles
  • 2023 – 70,768 miles
  • 2022 – 70,742 miles
  • 2021 – 70,270 miles
  • 2020 – 64,800 miles
  • 2019 – 64,387 miles
  • 2018 – 63,598 miles
  • 2017 – 62,953 miles
  • 2016 – 61,763 miles
  • 2015 – 60,715 miles
  • 2014 – 59,907 miles
  • 2013 – 59,107 miles
  • 2012 – 57,441 miles
  • 2011 – 53,565 miles
  • 2010 – 53,087 miles
  • 2009 – 52,229 miles
  • 2008 – 51,585 miles
  • 2007 – 48,431 miles
  • 2006 – 45,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,431 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,431 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,431 miles
    Test number
    935426439133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,713 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    72,713 miles
    Test number
    829529662890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,055 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    72,055 miles
    Test number
    106819041134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail72,051 miles (+1,283)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,051 miles
    Test number
    172854852617
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,768 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    70,768 miles
    Test number
    586256890971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,742 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,742 miles
    Test number
    656960465766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,270 miles (+5,470)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,270 miles
    Test number
    241536770205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,800 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,800 miles
    Test number
    844863100631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,387 miles (+789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,387 miles
    Test number
    466619131120
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass63,598 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,598 miles
    Test number
    714277056278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,953 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,953 miles
    Test number
    746165524857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking on outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on outer wall
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail62,953 miles (+1,190)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,953 miles
    Test number
    441696106443
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking on outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on outer wall
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass61,763 miles (+1,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    61,763 miles
    Test number
    483256322252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass60,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,715 miles
    Test number
    639711744578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail60,715 miles (+808)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,715 miles
    Test number
    325148595408
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass59,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,907 miles
    Test number
    825222334207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,907 miles (+800)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,907 miles
    Test number
    815242634269
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass59,107 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,107 miles
    Test number
    749174133247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,441 miles (+3,876)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    57,441 miles
    Test number
    567886732239
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  20. Pass53,565 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,565 miles
    Test number
    439498831225
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s front brake disc slight corrosion and wear.
    • NoteO/s front brake disc slight corrosion and wear.

  21. Fail53,565 miles (+478)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,565 miles
    Test number
    588307131222
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s front brake disc slight corrosion and wear.
    • NoteO/s front brake disc slight corrosion and wear.

  22. Pass53,087 miles (+858)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,087 miles
    Test number
    311499220481
    • NoteN/s front brake disc has slight surface corrosion.

  23. Pass52,229 miles (+644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    52,229 miles
    Test number
    222918719272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass51,585 miles (+3,154)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,585 miles
    Test number
    382801248477
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded (o/s/r and n/s/r).okay at present for m.o.t.

  25. Pass48,431 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,431 miles
    Test number
    491908727261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,538 miles
    Test number
    713022446203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R798 XSW

Does R798 XSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R798 XSW is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R798 XSW?
The MOT on R798 XSW is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R798 XSW done?
R798 XSW was recorded at 73,431 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 1,424 miles a year.
Has R798 XSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R798 XSW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on R798 XSW 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 R798 XSW find?
R798 XSW passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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