
Mercedes-Benz SLK
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass71,422 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 71,422 miles
- Test number
- 210589930810
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass67,273 miles (+2,272)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 67,273 miles
- Test number
- 103216210758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,001 miles (+5,864)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 65,001 miles
- Test number
- 665982044677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,137 miles (+4,737)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 59,137 miles
- Test number
- 520914865062
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
Pass52,463 miles (+2,059)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 52,463 miles
- Test number
- 297238843181
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass47,009 miles (+3,894)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 47,009 miles
- Test number
- 616027531119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,115 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 43,115 miles
- Test number
- 860711360187
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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