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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,796 cc

S23 KEWMOT history

S23 KEW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 Aug 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

S23 KEW silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
72,485 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 KEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 KEW was last recorded at 72,485 miles on 8 May 2025, 1,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,483 miles · 24 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,002 miles
Average per year
2,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,485 miles
  • 2024 – 71,483 miles
  • 2021 – 71,422 miles
  • 2020 – 69,441 miles
  • 2019 – 67,273 miles
  • 2018 – 65,001 miles
  • 2016 – 59,137 miles
  • 2015 – 54,400 miles
  • 2014 – 54,000 miles
  • 2013 – 52,463 miles
  • 2012 – 50,404 miles
  • 2011 – 47,009 miles
  • 2010 – 43,115 miles
  • 2009 – 39,255 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,485 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,485 miles (+1,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    72,485 miles
    Test number
    854308075392
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass71,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,483 miles
    Test number
    507719399923
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail71,483 miles (+61)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,483 miles
    Test number
    952365807331
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass71,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    210589930810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,422 miles (+1,981)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,422 miles
    Test number
    220883629389
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass69,441 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    69,441 miles
    Test number
    153376942567
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail69,438 miles (+2,165)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,438 miles
    Test number
    373453684995
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass67,273 miles (+2,272)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,273 miles
    Test number
    103216210758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,001 miles (+5,864)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,001 miles
    Test number
    665982044677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,137 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,137 miles
    Test number
    520914865062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,400 miles (+400)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,400 miles
    Test number
    196766995192
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  12. Pass54,000 miles (+1,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,000 miles
    Test number
    469670064165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass52,463 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,463 miles
    Test number
    297238843181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,404 miles (+3,395)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,404 miles
    Test number
    506250052146
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall is damaged
    • NoteUnder vehicle brake pipes are corroding rear end
  15. Pass47,009 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,009 miles
    Test number
    616027531119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,115 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,115 miles
    Test number
    860711360187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,113 miles (+3,858)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,113 miles
    Test number
    520938550166
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  18. Pass39,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,255 miles
    Test number
    234189669268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 KEW

Does S23 KEW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 KEW expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 KEW?
The MOT on S23 KEW expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 KEW done?
S23 KEW was recorded at 72,485 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 2,128 miles a year.
Has S23 KEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 KEW has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 KEW 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 KEW find?
S23 KEW passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 1 advisory: front wheel bearing has slight play both.

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