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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S25 SLKMOT history

S25 SLK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 42,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2023
Mileage
42,465 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2022
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 SLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 SLK was last recorded at 42,465 miles on 4 Aug 2022, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,445 miles · 12 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 42,465 miles
  • 2019 – 42,445 miles
  • 2018 – 41,660 miles
  • 2017 – 40,478 miles
  • 2016 – 39,626 miles
  • 2015 – 38,881 miles
  • 2014 – 38,170 miles
  • 2012 – 37,376 miles
  • 2011 – 36,339 miles
  • 2010 – 35,792 miles
  • 2009 – 35,341 miles
  • 2008 – 34,079 miles
  • 2006 – 33,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,465 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,465 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    42,465 miles
    Test number
    591248946497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass42,445 miles (+785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,445 miles
    Test number
    718605988394
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear oil leak around rear diff

  3. Pass41,660 miles (+1,182)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    41,660 miles
    Test number
    664403951312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing they are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing they are corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass40,478 miles (+852)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,478 miles
    Test number
    205343637405
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  5. Pass39,626 miles (+745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,626 miles
    Test number
    626534122069
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  6. Pass38,881 miles (+711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,881 miles
    Test number
    546885535146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass38,170 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,170 miles
    Test number
    226825404487
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Fail38,170 miles (+794)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,170 miles
    Test number
    945305604154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  9. Pass37,376 miles (+1,037)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,376 miles
    Test number
    177230642347
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing outer edge
    • NoteDiff oil leak

  10. Pass36,339 miles (+547)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,339 miles
    Test number
    627942931306
    • NoteDiff oil leak
    • NoteSlight damage n/s/f outer tyre wall

  11. Pass35,792 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,792 miles
    Test number
    164689690249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,341 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,341 miles
    Test number
    322666739206
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has small cut [not to cords]
    • NoteRear diff. slightly leaking

  13. Fail35,341 miles (+1,262)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,341 miles
    Test number
    324756739215
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has small cut [not to cords]
    • NoteRear diff. slightly leaking

  14. Pass34,079 miles (+1,075)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,079 miles
    Test number
    281876208172
    • NoteNoted small cut in outer wall of tyre n/s/front noted damage to n/s front bumper, and wing.

  15. Pass33,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,004 miles
    Test number
    480992636140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S25 SLK

Does S25 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S25 SLK expired on 3 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S25 SLK?
The MOT on S25 SLK expired on 3 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S25 SLK done?
S25 SLK was recorded at 42,465 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2022, an average of 583 miles a year.
Has S25 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 SLK has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on S25 SLK 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 S25 SLK find?
S25 SLK passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front shocker corroded; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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