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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

S30 BULMOT history

S30 BUL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

S30 BUL silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
95,252 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 BUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 BUL was last recorded at 95,252 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 5,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Mar 2017: 47,323 miles, lower than 423,683 miles on 14 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
90,208 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,044 miles
Average per year
4,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,252 miles
  • 2025 – 90,208 miles
  • 2024 – 88,288 miles
  • 2023 – 84,396 miles
  • 2022 – 80,874 miles
  • 2021 – 77,561 miles
  • 2020 – 75,173 miles
  • 2019 – 66,858 miles
  • 2018 – 55,842 miles
  • 2017 – 47,327 miles
  • 2016 – 423,683 miles
  • 2015 – 38,277 miles
  • 2014 – 32,396 miles
  • 2013 – 26,944 miles
  • 2011 – 22,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,252 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear brake discs corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear tyres close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Plastic tray fitted under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    95,252 miles
    Test number
    783031589927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,252 miles (+5,044)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,252 miles
    Test number
    819507031114
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

  3. Pass90,208 miles (+1,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    90,208 miles
    Test number
    446062248800
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass88,288 miles (+3,892)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    88,288 miles
    Test number
    593965331093
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass84,396 miles (+3,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,396 miles
    Test number
    745649632255
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass80,874 miles (+3,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,874 miles
    Test number
    672687570354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass77,561 miles (+2,388)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,561 miles
    Test number
    539010138169
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded in places
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both going towards the front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass75,173 miles (+8,315)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    75,173 miles
    Test number
    450871781355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,858 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,858 miles
    Test number
    555409232991
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

  10. Fail66,858 miles (+11,016)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,858 miles
    Test number
    329891241603
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted obscuring view of some components

  11. Pass55,842 miles (+8,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    55,842 miles
    Test number
    171633780945
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted

  12. Pass47,327 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,327 miles
    Test number
    801822255300
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close to limit
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail47,323 miles (-376,360)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,323 miles
    Test number
    213909828394
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close to limit
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass423,683 miles (+380,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    423,683 miles
    Test number
    830788806015
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting slight corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic tray fitted under vehicle

  15. Fail43,683 miles (+5,406)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,683 miles
    Test number
    216159946863
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x Rear exhaust mounting (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlastic tray fitted under vehicle

  16. Pass38,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    38,277 miles
    Test number
    988199475031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,277 miles (+5,881)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,277 miles
    Test number
    146069475420
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass32,396 miles (+5,452)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,396 miles
    Test number
    615193384048
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass26,944 miles (+4,190)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,944 miles
    Test number
    176674873072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,754 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    22,754 miles
    Test number
    486546551329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,529 miles
    Test number
    796027921076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 BUL

Does S30 BUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 BUL is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 BUL?
The MOT on S30 BUL is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 BUL done?
S30 BUL was recorded at 95,252 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,818 miles a year.
Has S30 BUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 BUL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S30 BUL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S30 BUL find?
S30 BUL passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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