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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

S23 FLXMOT history

S23 FLX is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,242 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 FLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 FLX was last recorded at 88,242 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 3,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,292 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,950 miles
Average per year
3,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,242 miles
  • 2025 – 84,292 miles
  • 2024 – 82,926 miles
  • 2023 – 81,360 miles
  • 2022 – 79,835 miles
  • 2021 – 78,509 miles
  • 2020 – 76,885 miles
  • 2019 – 74,147 miles
  • 2018 – 72,111 miles
  • 2017 – 69,717 miles
  • 2016 – 67,233 miles
  • 2015 – 65,273 miles
  • 2014 – 63,493 miles
  • 2013 – 57,369 miles
  • 2012 – 51,221 miles
  • 2011 – 47,911 miles
  • 2010 – 45,377 miles
  • 2009 – 41,973 miles
  • 2008 – 37,594 miles
  • 2007 – 31,233 miles
  • 2006 – 23,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,242 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission sump (8.4.1 (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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,242 miles (+3,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,242 miles
    Test number
    867325146374
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,292 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    84,292 miles
    Test number
    246395837344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,926 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,926 miles
    Test number
    659624504218
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail82,926 miles (+1,566)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,926 miles
    Test number
    398312262149
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,360 miles (+1,525)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    81,360 miles
    Test number
    461973072438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,835 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,835 miles
    Test number
    571860406258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,509 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,509 miles
    Test number
    106041368683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,885 miles (+2,738)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    76,885 miles
    Test number
    502546063157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,147 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,147 miles
    Test number
    930688201623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail74,147 miles (+2,036)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,147 miles
    Test number
    945796848167
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass72,111 miles (+2,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,111 miles
    Test number
    207034086914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass69,717 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,717 miles
    Test number
    136169134042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,233 miles (+1,960)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,233 miles
    Test number
    695300079740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass65,273 miles (+1,780)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,273 miles
    Test number
    455426665090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s front fog lamp not working

  15. Pass63,493 miles (+6,124)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,493 miles
    Test number
    436602764082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass57,369 miles (+6,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,369 miles
    Test number
    829556453016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass51,221 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,221 miles
    Test number
    908477542019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,911 miles (+2,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,911 miles
    Test number
    998979061013
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass45,377 miles (+3,404)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,377 miles
    Test number
    343300470006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,973 miles (+4,379)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,973 miles
    Test number
    590108059072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,594 miles (+6,361)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,594 miles
    Test number
    580010378060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,233 miles (+7,908)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,233 miles
    Test number
    303775377024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,325 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,325 miles
    Test number
    104706186401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,848 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,848 miles
    Test number
    264127646048
    • NoteFront brake pads app. 75% worn ok for mot
    • NoteN/s/f fog lamp inop

  25. Fail22,848 miles3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,848 miles
    Test number
    921197546046
    • Repaired at testCentre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteFront brake pads app. 75% worn ok for mot
    • NoteN/s/f fog lamp inop

Questions about S23 FLX

Does S23 FLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 FLX is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 FLX?
The MOT on S23 FLX is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 FLX done?
S23 FLX was recorded at 88,242 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,259 miles a year.
Has S23 FLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 FLX has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 FLX 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 S23 FLX find?
S23 FLX passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive transmission sump.

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