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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S31 SARMOT history

S31 SAR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
157,878 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 SAR
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 SAR was last recorded at 157,878 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 1,617 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,261 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,617 miles
Average per year
5,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,878 miles
  • 2025 – 156,261 miles
  • 2024 – 152,458 miles
  • 2023 – 145,862 miles
  • 2022 – 139,257 miles
  • 2021 – 134,758 miles
  • 2020 – 128,413 miles
  • 2019 – 119,125 miles
  • 2018 – 110,708 miles
  • 2017 – 107,022 miles
  • 2016 – 105,484 miles
  • 2015 – 104,104 miles
  • 2014 – 104,046 miles
  • 2013 – 104,023 miles
  • 2012 – 96,340 miles
  • 2011 – 88,853 miles
  • 2010 – 80,047 miles
  • 2009 – 72,001 miles
  • 2008 – 62,965 miles
  • 2007 – 54,837 miles
  • 2006 – 48,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,878 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil is seeping out from rear differential

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,878 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    157,878 miles
    Test number
    416423746746
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil is seeping out from rear differential

  2. Fail157,847 miles (+1,586)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,847 miles
    Test number
    571879456530
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil is seeping out from rear differential

  3. Pass156,261 miles (+3,803)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    156,261 miles
    Test number
    766254427616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,458 miles (+6,596)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    152,458 miles
    Test number
    275261150258
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass145,862 miles (+6,605)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    145,862 miles
    Test number
    392412327454
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass139,257 miles (+4,499)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    139,257 miles
    Test number
    260993480331
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,758 miles (+6,345)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    134,758 miles
    Test number
    848642847302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,413 miles (+9,288)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,413 miles
    Test number
    642528445444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,125 miles (+8,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    119,125 miles
    Test number
    319075660524
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass110,708 miles (+3,686)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,708 miles
    Test number
    509809462218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,022 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,022 miles
    Test number
    434310665512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,484 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    105,484 miles
    Test number
    677558926285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,104 miles (+58)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,104 miles
    Test number
    716555285161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass104,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    104,046 miles
    Test number
    237592914266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail104,046 miles (+23)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,046 miles
    Test number
    629642014259
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass104,023 miles (+7,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,023 miles
    Test number
    249782093152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass96,340 miles (+7,487)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,340 miles
    Test number
    149420802275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,853 miles (+8,806)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    88,853 miles
    Test number
    965367201243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,047 miles (+8,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,047 miles
    Test number
    341581890159
    • 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)

  20. Pass72,001 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,001 miles
    Test number
    140433309258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,974 miles (+9,009)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,974 miles
    Test number
    970471609270
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass62,965 miles (+8,128)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,965 miles
    Test number
    480514798147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass54,837 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,837 miles
    Test number
    244753697443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,832 miles (+6,031)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,832 miles
    Test number
    331932697166
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  25. Pass48,801 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,801 miles
    Test number
    374117406418
    • NoteStone chips to windscreen

Questions about S31 SAR

Does S31 SAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 SAR is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 SAR?
The MOT on S31 SAR is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 SAR done?
S31 SAR was recorded at 157,878 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 5,445 miles a year.
Has S31 SAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 SAR has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S31 SAR 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 S31 SAR find?
S31 SAR passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil is seeping out from rear differential.

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