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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

S17 SLKMOT history

S17 SLK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
90,546 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 SLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 SLK was last recorded at 90,546 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2014: 72,147 miles, lower than 77,995 miles on 6 Mar 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
90,494 miles · 7 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
3,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,546 miles
  • 2022 – 90,494 miles
  • 2021 – 88,665 miles
  • 2019 – 87,624 miles
  • 2018 – 86,469 miles
  • 2017 – 85,471 miles
  • 2016 – 82,711 miles
  • 2015 – 76,118 miles
  • 2014 – 72,147 miles
  • 2013 – 71,395 miles
  • 2012 – 70,843 miles
  • 2011 – 68,706 miles
  • 2010 – 66,493 miles
  • 2009 – 58,033 miles
  • 2008 – 47,852 miles
  • 2007 – 37,563 miles
  • 2006 – 24,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,546 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,546 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    90,546 miles
    Test number
    543326887088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,494 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,494 miles
    Test number
    196096543492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,665 miles (+1,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,665 miles
    Test number
    865506368179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,624 miles
    Test number
    748815023187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail87,624 miles (+1,155)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,624 miles
    Test number
    398991762437
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass86,469 miles (+998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,469 miles
    Test number
    504671820737
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass85,471 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,471 miles
    Test number
    631872175626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,711 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,711 miles
    Test number
    439118657280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Fail82,704 miles (+6,586)4 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,704 miles
    Test number
    371787400607
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass76,118 miles (+3,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,118 miles
    Test number
    955253885181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass72,147 miles (-5,848)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,147 miles
    Test number
    585272774102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,995 miles (+6,600)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,995 miles
    Test number
    287805164063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,395 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,395 miles
    Test number
    178939653052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,843 miles (+2,137)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,843 miles
    Test number
    717512072264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,706 miles (+2,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,706 miles
    Test number
    117639561289
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass66,493 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    66,493 miles
    Test number
    411772890256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,356 miles (+8,323)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,356 miles
    Test number
    310576980430
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight wear n/s/f/ tyre inner edge.

  18. Pass58,033 miles (+10,181)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,033 miles
    Test number
    171172799237
    • NoteFront discs lipped.
    • NoteFront pads 70% worn.

  19. Pass47,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,852 miles
    Test number
    403065198239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,851 miles (+10,288)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,851 miles
    Test number
    673405398209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,563 miles
    Test number
    504306147280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,561 miles (+12,595)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,561 miles
    Test number
    380656747268
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass24,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,966 miles
    Test number
    482319346242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 SLK

Does S17 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 SLK is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 SLK?
The MOT on S17 SLK is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 SLK done?
S17 SLK was recorded at 90,546 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 3,309 miles a year.
Has S17 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 SLK has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on S17 SLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S17 SLK find?
S17 SLK passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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