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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

S28 ELAMOT history

S28 ELA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,079 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 ELA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 ELA was last recorded at 93,079 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,700 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
379 miles
Average per year
2,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,079 miles
  • 2025 – 92,700 miles
  • 2024 – 92,370 miles
  • 2023 – 89,580 miles
  • 2022 – 87,766 miles
  • 2021 – 86,121 miles
  • 2020 – 85,061 miles
  • 2018 – 83,429 miles
  • 2017 – 80,302 miles
  • 2016 – 75,817 miles
  • 2015 – 71,125 miles
  • 2014 – 66,803 miles
  • 2013 – 61,725 miles
  • 2012 – 57,032 miles
  • 2011 – 52,673 miles
  • 2010 – 48,322 miles
  • 2009 – 44,015 miles
  • 2008 – 40,064 miles
  • 2007 – 37,570 miles
  • 2006 – 35,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,079 miles
  • 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))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,079 miles (+379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,079 miles
    Test number
    723312798316
    • 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))

  2. Pass92,700 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    92,700 miles
    Test number
    645480173365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,370 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    92,370 miles
    Test number
    811646284624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,580 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,580 miles
    Test number
    284328131202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail89,580 miles (+1,814)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,580 miles
    Test number
    963595461882
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass87,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,766 miles
    Test number
    129250871553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,766 miles (+1,645)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,766 miles
    Test number
    658631133518
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass86,121 miles (+1,060)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,121 miles
    Test number
    539032418696
    • AdvisoryCentral mirror deteriorated,
    • AdvisoryNearside Front jacking block missing,
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x two. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides, (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass85,061 miles (+1,632)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,061 miles
    Test number
    706218743985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front jacking block missing,
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across body, (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x two front to rear, (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded slightly,

  10. Pass83,429 miles (+3,127)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,429 miles
    Test number
    766712727265
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bodywork damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorroded exhaust joins and centre box
    • AdvisoryCorroded front arches

  11. Pass80,302 miles (+4,485)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,302 miles
    Test number
    515833551239
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres perished and split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bodywork damaged but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both indicators (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryChassis support bars corroded under vehicle
    • AdvisoryCorroded exhaust system

  12. Pass75,817 miles (+4,692)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,817 miles
    Test number
    280740208733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,125 miles (+4,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,125 miles
    Test number
    990020344379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  14. Pass66,803 miles (+5,078)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,803 miles
    Test number
    645586864251
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass61,725 miles (+4,693)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,725 miles
    Test number
    377440363483
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass57,032 miles (+4,359)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,032 miles
    Test number
    987475962221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWipers juddering

  17. Pass52,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    52,673 miles
    Test number
    498242851223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail52,673 miles (+4,351)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,673 miles
    Test number
    968822251236
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass48,322 miles (+4,307)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,322 miles
    Test number
    794575660205
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass44,015 miles (+3,951)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,015 miles
    Test number
    353035269240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,064 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,064 miles
    Test number
    554799248278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,570 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,570 miles
    Test number
    980284567216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,136 miles
    Test number
    321909766281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 ELA

Does S28 ELA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 ELA is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S28 ELA?
The MOT on S28 ELA is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 ELA done?
S28 ELA was recorded at 93,079 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 2,969 miles a year.
Has S28 ELA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 ELA has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S28 ELA 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 S28 ELA find?
S28 ELA passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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