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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S104 GRPMOT history

S104 GRP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2023
Mileage
168,476 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S104 GRP
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
18 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S104 GRP was last recorded at 168,476 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,975 miles · 25 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
501 miles
Average per year
4,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,476 miles
  • 2022 – 167,975 miles
  • 2021 – 167,597 miles
  • 2020 – 167,148 miles
  • 2019 – 165,265 miles
  • 2018 – 162,953 miles
  • 2017 – 159,945 miles
  • 2016 – 156,562 miles
  • 2014 – 151,438 miles
  • 2013 – 147,340 miles
  • 2012 – 142,275 miles
  • 2011 – 138,132 miles
  • 2009 – 128,311 miles
  • 2008 – 113,963 miles
  • 2007 – 98,689 miles
  • 2005 – 83,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail168,476 miles
  • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre boxes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front fog lamps not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail168,476 miles (+501)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,476 miles
    Test number
    291920881051
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass167,975 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    167,975 miles
    Test number
    864641299188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail167,974 miles (+377)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,974 miles
    Test number
    170092248542
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,597 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    167,597 miles
    Test number
    836764329138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail167,597 miles (+449)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,597 miles
    Test number
    495465675582
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened chassis strengthening bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass167,148 miles (+1,883)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    167,148 miles
    Test number
    311875273546
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass165,265 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    165,265 miles
    Test number
    844562049154
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre boxes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Fail165,258 miles (+2,305)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,258 miles
    Test number
    125724539619
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre boxes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass162,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    162,953 miles
    Test number
    917634362621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail162,953 miles (+3,008)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,953 miles
    Test number
    983389220163
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  11. Pass159,945 miles (+3,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    159,945 miles
    Test number
    798301196783
    • 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. Pass156,562 miles (+5,124)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    156,562 miles
    Test number
    100435871946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass151,438 miles (+4,098)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    151,438 miles
    Test number
    755998534254
    • NoteFront tyres low

  14. Pass147,340 miles (+69)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    147,340 miles
    Test number
    589776043216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside and offside front flexi brake hoses perished

  15. Fail147,271 miles (+4,996)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,271 miles
    Test number
    317712243486
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside and offside front flexi brake hoses perished

  16. Pass142,275 miles (+4,143)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    142,275 miles
    Test number
    367225132245
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteNearside and offside front flexi hoses perished
    • NoteNearside and offside rear flexi hoses perished

  17. Pass138,132 miles (+9,821)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    138,132 miles
    Test number
    409033241239
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn

  18. Pass128,311 miles (+14,348)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    128,311 miles
    Test number
    833962959325
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSteering damper leaking

  19. Pass113,963 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    113,963 miles
    Test number
    850437458271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Fail113,938 miles (+15,249)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,938 miles
    Test number
    874096958233
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Pass98,689 miles (+15,316)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    98,689 miles
    Test number
    460990657071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    83,373 miles
    Test number
    813755415379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S104 GRP

Does S104 GRP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S104 GRP expired on 24 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S104 GRP?
The MOT on S104 GRP expired on 24 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S104 GRP done?
S104 GRP was recorded at 168,476 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 4,947 miles a year.
Has S104 GRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S104 GRP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S104 GRP 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 S104 GRP find?
S104 GRP failed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2023 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: central prop shaft bearing housing insecure; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn; nearside front upper integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 12 more.

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