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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 2,143 cc

S16 VALMOT history

S16 VAL is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 94,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

S16 VAL red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,567 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 VAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 VAL was last recorded at 94,567 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,566 miles · 12 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,567 miles
  • 2024 – 91,894 miles
  • 2023 – 88,789 miles
  • 2021 – 83,242 miles
  • 2020 – 82,571 miles
  • 2019 – 78,882 miles
  • 2018 – 68,069 miles
  • 2017 – 53,696 miles
  • 2016 – 49,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,567 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front day runners adviseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 31 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,567 miles (+1)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,567 miles
    Test number
    488920030840
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front day runners advise

  2. Fail94,566 miles (+1,387)1 dangerous6 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,566 miles
    Test number
    283895398601
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened anti roll bar catching on inner wing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front day runners advise

  3. Pass93,179 miles (+1,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    93,179 miles
    Test number
    456714786600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass91,894 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,894 miles
    Test number
    283131792958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,789 miles
    Test number
    623758200577
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass138,708 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    138,708 km
    Test number
    271287032051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass83,242 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    83,242 miles
    Test number
    234704770978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,571 miles (+3,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,571 miles
    Test number
    644260102935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass78,882 miles (+10,813)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,882 miles
    Test number
    761336854993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,069 miles
    Test number
    527334595333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail68,069 miles (+14,373)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,069 miles
    Test number
    373177786171
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass53,696 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,696 miles
    Test number
    126562103901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,673 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,673 miles
    Test number
    775350989836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,199 miles
    Test number
    959261210056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 VAL

Does S16 VAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 VAL is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S16 VAL?
The MOT on S16 VAL is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 VAL done?
S16 VAL was recorded at 94,567 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 4,666 miles a year.
Has S16 VAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 VAL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S16 VAL 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 VAL find?
S16 VAL passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 12 more.

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