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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S101 DYGMOT history

S101 DYG is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 106,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2025
Mileage
106,543 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S101 DYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S101 DYG was last recorded at 106,543 miles on 8 Jan 2024, 1,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,595 miles · 17 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,948 miles
Average per year
3,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,543 miles
  • 2022 – 104,595 miles
  • 2021 – 102,708 miles
  • 2020 – 100,985 miles
  • 2018 – 100,226 miles
  • 2017 – 97,422 miles
  • 2016 – 92,863 miles
  • 2015 – 84,309 miles
  • 2014 – 77,048 miles
  • 2013 – 69,057 miles
  • 2011 – 68,389 miles
  • 2010 – 64,432 miles
  • 2009 – 63,432 miles
  • 2008 – 61,886 miles
  • 2007 – 53,242 miles
  • 2006 – 51,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,543 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Both headlights deteriorated & beam patterns poor.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • O/S/F tyre out of shape.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both front valves badly perished & require replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,543 miles (+1,948)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    106,543 miles
    Test number
    652984075233
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,595 miles (+1,887)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,595 miles
    Test number
    880575230778
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass102,708 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,708 miles
    Test number
    400394054207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,706 miles (+1,721)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,706 miles
    Test number
    886674103971
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass100,985 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,985 miles
    Test number
    950201727944
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail100,980 miles (+754)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,980 miles
    Test number
    285655770423
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass100,226 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    140253938296
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights deteriorated & beam patterns poor.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre out of shape.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both front valves badly perished & require replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail100,224 miles (+2,802)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,224 miles
    Test number
    191166451305
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights deteriorated & beam patterns poor.
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre out of shape.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both front valves badly perished & require replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass97,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,422 miles
    Test number
    495913355622
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light on
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s head lamp

  10. Fail97,422 miles (+4,559)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,422 miles
    Test number
    450353846550
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light on
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s head lamp

  11. Pass92,863 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,863 miles
    Test number
    238671782703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail92,863 miles (+8,554)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,863 miles
    Test number
    302788465999
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass84,309 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,309 miles
    Test number
    479193605280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail84,309 miles (+7,261)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,309 miles
    Test number
    868903605270
    • Repaired at testSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass77,048 miles (+7,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,048 miles
    Test number
    367802404433
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass69,057 miles (+668)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,057 miles
    Test number
    639004603229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight perishing to side walls on front tyres.

  17. Pass68,389 miles (+3,957)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,389 miles
    Test number
    805972381100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass64,432 miles (+1,000)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,432 miles
    Test number
    950362280133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOsf fog light not working

  19. Pass63,432 miles (+1,546)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    63,432 miles
    Test number
    341408049328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteFront tyres perished in the sidewall
    • NoteOffside front fog not working

  20. Pass61,886 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,886 miles
    Test number
    673145108270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking and worn on edges

  21. Fail61,879 miles (+8,637)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,879 miles
    Test number
    762794608232
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking.Front tyres worn on edges

  22. Pass53,242 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,242 miles
    Test number
    742416787194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,030 miles
    Test number
    581005906224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S101 DYG

Does S101 DYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S101 DYG expired on 7 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S101 DYG?
The MOT on S101 DYG expired on 7 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S101 DYG done?
S101 DYG was recorded at 106,543 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2024, an average of 3,180 miles a year.
Has S101 DYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S101 DYG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S101 DYG 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 S101 DYG find?
S101 DYG passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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