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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

S23 VCSMOT history

S23 VCS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 64,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2025
Mileage
64,967 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 VCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 VCS was last recorded at 64,967 miles on 3 Apr 2024, 280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,687 miles · 31 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
280 miles
Average per year
2,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 64,967 miles
  • 2023 – 64,687 miles
  • 2022 – 63,718 miles
  • 2021 – 62,233 miles
  • 2020 – 60,710 miles
  • 2019 – 59,358 miles
  • 2018 – 56,356 miles
  • 2017 – 55,143 miles
  • 2016 – 53,885 miles
  • 2015 – 52,365 miles
  • 2014 – 50,432 miles
  • 2013 – 48,310 miles
  • 2012 – 45,087 miles
  • 2011 – 39,630 miles
  • 2009 – 36,185 miles
  • 2007 – 21,108 miles
  • 2006 – 15,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,967 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust outer skin corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,967 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,967 miles
    Test number
    168889925314
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail64,967 miles (+280)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,967 miles
    Test number
    311981698716
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding Unable to check wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass64,687 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,687 miles
    Test number
    989454378612
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer exhaust.centre
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail64,686 miles (+968)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,686 miles
    Test number
    160417357275
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer exhaust.centre
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass63,718 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    63,718 miles
    Test number
    556996718585
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail63,716 miles (+1,483)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,716 miles
    Test number
    138879958042
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Coming through corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Front to rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass62,233 miles (+1,523)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,233 miles
    Test number
    212115287676
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers corroded.Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass60,710 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,710 miles
    Test number
    383552629030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail60,709 miles (+1,351)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,709 miles
    Test number
    459863728909
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass59,358 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    59,358 miles
    Test number
    261788228310
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Fail59,358 miles (+3,002)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,358 miles
    Test number
    134289633238
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass56,356 miles (+1,213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,356 miles
    Test number
    134651403812
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass55,143 miles (+1,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,143 miles
    Test number
    875173936704
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass53,885 miles (+1,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,885 miles
    Test number
    339066813232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass52,365 miles (+1,933)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,365 miles
    Test number
    109975585410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,432 miles (+2,122)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,432 miles
    Test number
    128190694464
    • NoteBonnet stiff to open

  17. Pass48,310 miles (+3,223)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,310 miles
    Test number
    988016883010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,087 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,087 miles
    Test number
    767519282030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,630 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,630 miles
    Test number
    766122631084
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail39,613 miles (+3,428)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,613 miles
    Test number
    856296701020
    • FailureFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass36,185 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,185 miles
    Test number
    170236859337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail36,176 miles (+7,954)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,176 miles
    Test number
    451115159356
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass28,222 miles (+7,114)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,222 miles
    Test number
    751863809052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,108 miles (+5,584)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    21,108 miles
    Test number
    744640747379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,524 miles
    Test number
    752900046395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 VCS

Does S23 VCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 VCS expired on 5 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 VCS?
The MOT on S23 VCS expired on 5 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 VCS done?
S23 VCS was recorded at 64,967 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2024, an average of 2,854 miles a year.
Has S23 VCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 VCS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 VCS 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 VCS find?
S23 VCS passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2024 with 6 advisories: centre exhaust outer skin corroded; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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