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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

S26 GAGMOT history

S26 GAG is a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 68,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2026
Mileage
68,167 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 GAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 GAG was last recorded at 68,167 miles on 9 May 2025, 212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,955 miles · 8 May 2024
Between the last two tests
212 miles
Average per year
1,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,167 miles
  • 2024 – 67,955 miles
  • 2023 – 67,781 miles
  • 2022 – 67,530 miles
  • 2021 – 67,040 miles
  • 2017 – 66,625 miles
  • 2016 – 65,616 miles
  • 2015 – 64,506 miles
  • 2014 – 63,851 miles
  • 2013 – 63,312 miles
  • 2012 – 62,801 miles
  • 2011 – 61,406 miles
  • 2010 – 59,965 miles
  • 2009 – 58,879 miles
  • 2008 – 57,225 miles
  • 2007 – 55,069 miles
  • 2006 – 39,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,167 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,167 miles (+212)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,167 miles
    Test number
    408761363819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass67,955 miles (+174)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,955 miles
    Test number
    349139958078
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass67,781 miles (+251)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    67,781 miles
    Test number
    368127077452
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,530 miles (+490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    67,530 miles
    Test number
    580612331247
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle exhaust bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,040 miles (+415)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    984792679047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded but no leak of gasses

  6. Pass66,625 miles (+1,009)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,625 miles
    Test number
    217515707612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  7. Pass65,616 miles (+47)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,616 miles
    Test number
    276034307585
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail65,569 miles (+1,063)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,569 miles
    Test number
    576981072955
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass64,506 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,506 miles
    Test number
    148544826233
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads crumbling
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  10. Fail64,504 miles (+653)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,504 miles
    Test number
    232047831923
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads crumbling
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass63,851 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,851 miles
    Test number
    875786784202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings have slight play.
    • NoteExhaust center box casing deteriorated.
    • NoteExhaust center hanger corroded.

  12. Fail63,851 miles (+539)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,851 miles
    Test number
    427086284210
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings have slight play.
    • NoteExhaust center box casing deteriorated.
    • NoteExhaust center hanger corroded.

  13. Pass63,312 miles (+511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,312 miles
    Test number
    215679183260
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass62,801 miles (+1,395)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,801 miles
    Test number
    949444382270
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass61,406 miles (+1,441)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,406 miles
    Test number
    599024481211
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteCovers under car

  16. Pass59,965 miles (+1,086)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,965 miles
    Test number
    773004180202
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteUnable to fully see rear coil springs

  17. Pass58,879 miles (+1,654)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    58,879 miles
    Test number
    363617189224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,225 miles (+2,156)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,225 miles
    Test number
    914562388231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,069 miles (+3,207)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,069 miles
    Test number
    721490397213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,862 miles (+12,729)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,862 miles
    Test number
    694820697098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,133 miles
    Test number
    343243896020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 GAG

Does S26 GAG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S26 GAG expired on 13 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S26 GAG?
The MOT on S26 GAG expired on 13 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S26 GAG done?
S26 GAG was recorded at 68,167 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 1,520 miles a year.
Has S26 GAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 GAG has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on S26 GAG 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 S26 GAG find?
S26 GAG passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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