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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

S20 RHYMOT history

S20 RHY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
101,782 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 RHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 RHY was last recorded at 101,782 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2007: 31,337 miles, lower than 31,836 miles on 30 Nov 2007.

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
101,782 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,782 miles
  • 2024 – 98,909 miles
  • 2023 – 93,917 miles
  • 2022 – 90,820 miles
  • 2021 – 87,546 miles
  • 2020 – 83,969 miles
  • 2019 – 82,014 miles
  • 2018 – 79,526 miles
  • 2017 – 76,673 miles
  • 2016 – 74,620 miles
  • 2015 – 73,247 miles
  • 2014 – 68,724 miles
  • 2013 – 67,225 miles
  • 2012 – 60,306 miles
  • 2011 – 52,164 miles
  • 2010 – 45,755 miles
  • 2009 – 38,353 miles
  • 2007 – 31,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,782 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    101,782 miles
    Test number
    125071847698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,782 miles (+2,873)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,782 miles
    Test number
    569269523111
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass98,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,909 miles
    Test number
    441476315630
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail98,909 miles (+4,992)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,909 miles
    Test number
    922590939367
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass93,917 miles (+3,097)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,917 miles
    Test number
    217289378733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,820 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,820 miles
    Test number
    409959604266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,546 miles (+3,577)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,546 miles
    Test number
    570829501036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,969 miles (+1,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,969 miles
    Test number
    632820137989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass82,014 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,014 miles
    Test number
    617364535684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,013 miles (+2,487)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,013 miles
    Test number
    817615868853
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass79,526 miles (+2,853)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,526 miles
    Test number
    319334776861
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  12. Pass76,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,673 miles
    Test number
    757322072256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,673 miles (+2,053)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,673 miles
    Test number
    257588799248
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  14. Pass74,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,620 miles
    Test number
    162077269521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,620 miles (+1,373)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,620 miles
    Test number
    558133730258
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
  16. Pass73,247 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,247 miles
    Test number
    517407885131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail73,211 miles (+4,487)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,211 miles
    Test number
    145799685440
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass68,724 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,724 miles
    Test number
    647549034181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,225 miles (+6,919)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,225 miles
    Test number
    208966503188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,306 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,306 miles
    Test number
    225863102124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Fail60,304 miles (+8,140)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,304 miles
    Test number
    678572402180
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass52,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,164 miles
    Test number
    199956991037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,164 miles (+6,409)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,164 miles
    Test number
    536556191056
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  24. Pass45,755 miles (+7,402)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    45,755 miles
    Test number
    701672600133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,353 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    38,353 miles
    Test number
    854260109142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  26. Fail38,353 miles (+7,016)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,353 miles
    Test number
    190399299069
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  27. Pass31,337 miles (-499)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,337 miles
    Test number
    354948137310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail31,836 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,836 miles
    Test number
    364544037372
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about S20 RHY

Does S20 RHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S20 RHY expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S20 RHY?
The MOT on S20 RHY expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S20 RHY done?
S20 RHY was recorded at 101,782 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 3,918 miles a year.
Has S20 RHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 RHY has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 RHY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S20 RHY find?
S20 RHY passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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