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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S113 YABMOT history

S113 YAB is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
83,081 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S113 YAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S113 YAB was last recorded at 83,081 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 2,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2015: 53,899 miles, lower than 95,480 miles on 23 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,497 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,584 miles
Average per year
2,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,081 miles
  • 2025 – 80,497 miles
  • 2024 – 76,632 miles
  • 2023 – 71,363 miles
  • 2022 – 69,731 miles
  • 2021 – 68,355 miles
  • 2020 – 64,991 miles
  • 2019 – 62,619 miles
  • 2018 – 61,809 miles
  • 2017 – 60,372 miles
  • 2016 – 56,871 miles
  • 2015 – 53,899 miles
  • 2014 – 95,480 miles
  • 2013 – 48,501 miles
  • 2012 – 45,368 miles
  • 2011 – 42,256 miles
  • 2010 – 39,017 miles
  • 2009 – 36,052 miles
  • 2008 – 33,130 miles
  • 2007 – 30,582 miles
  • 2006 – 29,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,081 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded - monitor (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded - monitor (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/wing corroded - monitor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded - monitor (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded - monitor (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE APPROACHING MINIMUM THICKNESS - REQUIRING REPLACEMENT BETWEEN INSPECTION DATES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Washer jet not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,081 miles (+2,584)18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,081 miles
    Test number
    283447667122
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded - monitor (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded - monitor (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch/wing corroded - monitor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded - monitor (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded - monitor (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE APPROACHING MINIMUM THICKNESS - REQUIRING REPLACEMENT BETWEEN INSPECTION DATES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass80,497 miles (+3,865)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    80,497 miles
    Test number
    376585443753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre tread pattern misshapen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,632 miles (+5,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,632 miles
    Test number
    567314806745
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,363 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    71,363 miles
    Test number
    802779291485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,731 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,731 miles
    Test number
    322039653959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,355 miles (+3,364)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,355 miles
    Test number
    123458130968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,991 miles
    Test number
    829234776147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,991 miles (+2,372)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,991 miles
    Test number
    881629492384
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass62,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,619 miles
    Test number
    495463739110
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail62,619 miles (+810)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,619 miles
    Test number
    391785418039
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass61,809 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,809 miles
    Test number
    401758439098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,372 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,372 miles
    Test number
    192360775868
    • AdvisoryNearside Washer jet not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail60,345 miles (+3,474)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,345 miles
    Test number
    588171853936
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Washer jet not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass56,871 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,871 miles
    Test number
    534976280479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail56,871 miles (+2,972)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,871 miles
    Test number
    863902159188
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass53,899 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    53,899 miles
    Test number
    196222115159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight rear diff oil leak (output seals)

  17. Fail53,899 miles (-41,581)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,899 miles
    Test number
    336262315119
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight rear diff oil leak (output seals)

  18. Pass95,480 miles (+46,979)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,480 miles
    Test number
    228643114122
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDifferential oil leak

  19. Pass48,501 miles (+3,133)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,501 miles
    Test number
    308605013141
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from differential
    • NoteWipers smeering slightly

  20. Pass45,368 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,368 miles
    Test number
    856357112167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,256 miles (+3,239)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,256 miles
    Test number
    258366311447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,017 miles (+2,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,017 miles
    Test number
    560242010169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail36,052 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,052 miles
    Test number
    211823919163
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass36,052 miles (+2,922)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,052 miles
    Test number
    633723519119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass33,130 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,130 miles
    Test number
    182905318142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,582 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,582 miles
    Test number
    611579927117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,088 miles
    Test number
    291715036431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S113 YAB

Does S113 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S113 YAB is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S113 YAB?
The MOT on S113 YAB is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S113 YAB done?
S113 YAB was recorded at 83,081 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 2,705 miles a year.
Has S113 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S113 YAB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on S113 YAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S113 YAB find?
S113 YAB passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 18 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded - monitor, and 15 more.

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