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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,199 cc

S16 HWNMOT history

S16 HWN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
124,053 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 HWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 HWN was last recorded at 124,053 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,807 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
246 miles
Average per year
4,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,053 miles
  • 2025 – 123,807 miles
  • 2024 – 123,658 miles
  • 2023 – 123,386 miles
  • 2022 – 123,011 miles
  • 2021 – 122,574 miles
  • 2020 – 120,957 miles
  • 2019 – 120,334 miles
  • 2018 – 118,664 miles
  • 2014 – 117,918 miles
  • 2013 – 111,509 miles
  • 2012 – 100,192 miles
  • 2011 – 92,713 miles
  • 2010 – 81,991 miles
  • 2009 – 73,404 miles
  • 2008 – 65,009 miles
  • 2007 – 55,051 miles
  • 2006 – 43,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,053 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear BRAKE PADS DETERIORATED

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,053 miles (+246)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    124,053 miles
    Test number
    638901534267
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear BRAKE PADS DETERIORATED

  2. Pass123,807 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,807 miles
    Test number
    858207746221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,658 miles (+272)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    123,658 miles
    Test number
    242417016863
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass123,386 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,386 miles
    Test number
    712932384331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,382 miles (+371)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,382 miles
    Test number
    528493250806
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass123,011 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,011 miles
    Test number
    467818521093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail123,009 miles (+435)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,009 miles
    Test number
    742281519155
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass122,574 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,574 miles
    Test number
    748105862328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,957 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,957 miles
    Test number
    994384534940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,334 miles (+1,670)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,334 miles
    Test number
    799699471269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,664 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,664 miles
    Test number
    589117510418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    117,918 miles
    Test number
    369430744479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,918 miles (+6,409)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,918 miles
    Test number
    376130944249
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail111,509 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,509 miles
    Test number
    368761643280
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass111,509 miles (+11,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    111,509 miles
    Test number
    388791443249
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass100,192 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    100,192 miles
    Test number
    275294222201
    • NoteCondensation in nearside headlamp

  17. Fail100,185 miles (+7,472)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,185 miles
    Test number
    625633922260
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteCondensation in nearside headlamp

  18. Pass92,713 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    92,713 miles
    Test number
    358787221487
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  19. Fail92,713 miles (+10,722)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,713 miles
    Test number
    389877821276
    • FailureAccess panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  20. Pass81,991 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    81,991 miles
    Test number
    743217910224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Fail81,991 miles (+8,587)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,991 miles
    Test number
    330836010428
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Pass73,404 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,404 miles
    Test number
    873115929265
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Fail73,403 miles (+8,394)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,403 miles
    Test number
    862775729283
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass65,009 miles (+9,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    65,009 miles
    Test number
    301461548253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass55,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,051 miles
    Test number
    234269327235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,051 miles (+12,049)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,051 miles
    Test number
    331018927422
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass43,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,002 miles
    Test number
    280252786480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 HWN

Does S16 HWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 HWN is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 HWN?
The MOT on S16 HWN is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 HWN done?
S16 HWN was recorded at 124,053 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,007 miles a year.
Has S16 HWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 HWN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S16 HWN 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 S16 HWN find?
S16 HWN passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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