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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S20 GLGMOT history

S20 GLG is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
117,507 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 GLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 GLG was last recorded at 117,507 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,046 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
461 miles
Average per year
3,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,507 miles
  • 2025 – 117,046 miles
  • 2024 – 115,919 miles
  • 2023 – 113,095 miles
  • 2022 – 112,105 miles
  • 2021 – 111,580 miles
  • 2020 – 109,501 miles
  • 2019 – 107,435 miles
  • 2018 – 106,623 miles
  • 2017 – 103,424 miles
  • 2016 – 98,300 miles
  • 2015 – 92,481 miles
  • 2014 – 92,304 miles
  • 2013 – 91,230 miles
  • 2012 – 89,362 miles
  • 2011 – 86,403 miles
  • 2010 – 81,609 miles
  • 2009 – 76,566 miles
  • 2008 – 72,197 miles
  • 2007 – 66,340 miles
  • 2006 – 58,203 miles
  • 2005 – 51,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,507 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint N/S+OS (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,507 miles (+461)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    117,507 miles
    Test number
    313796526165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,046 miles (+1,127)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,046 miles
    Test number
    546138001581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,919 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,919 miles
    Test number
    817116670863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,095 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,095 miles
    Test number
    263271960417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,105 miles (+525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,105 miles
    Test number
    355286672240
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive AXEL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,580 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,580 miles
    Test number
    794204105790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,501 miles (+2,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,501 miles
    Test number
    814729205770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,435 miles (+812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,435 miles
    Test number
    856287068507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass106,623 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,623 miles
    Test number
    945868506382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,424 miles (+5,124)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    103,424 miles
    Test number
    349979656976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,300 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,300 miles
    Test number
    875860210052
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint N/S+OS (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Fail98,246 miles (+5,765)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,246 miles
    Test number
    718130398051
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint N/S+OS (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass92,481 miles (+177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,481 miles
    Test number
    375691865103
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass92,304 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,304 miles
    Test number
    378159024179
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing outer edge

  15. Fail92,304 miles (+1,074)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,304 miles
    Test number
    697818224146
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing outer edge

  16. Pass91,230 miles (+1,868)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,230 miles
    Test number
    586377613251
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass89,362 miles (+2,959)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    89,362 miles
    Test number
    935121222281
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass86,403 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,403 miles
    Test number
    665286291182
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail86,403 miles (+4,794)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,403 miles
    Test number
    319764091183
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass81,609 miles (+5,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    81,609 miles
    Test number
    131002520246
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass76,566 miles (+4,369)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    76,566 miles
    Test number
    462710739214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,197 miles (+5,857)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    72,197 miles
    Test number
    734612538205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    66,340 miles
    Test number
    393112527441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,340 miles (+8,137)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,340 miles
    Test number
    834082727201
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass58,203 miles (+6,533)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    58,203 miles
    Test number
    270142116235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    51,670 miles
    Test number
    821694125295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 GLG

Does S20 GLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 GLG is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 GLG?
The MOT on S20 GLG is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 GLG done?
S20 GLG was recorded at 117,507 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 3,114 miles a year.
Has S20 GLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 GLG has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on S20 GLG 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 S20 GLG find?
S20 GLG passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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