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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S32 HBDMOT history

S32 HBD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 16 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 81,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,236 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S32 HBD
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
16 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S32 HBD was last recorded at 81,236 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,284 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
952 miles
Average per year
2,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,236 miles
  • 2025 – 80,284 miles
  • 2024 – 79,014 miles
  • 2023 – 78,240 miles
  • 2022 – 78,025 miles
  • 2021 – 77,198 miles
  • 2020 – 76,042 miles
  • 2019 – 75,163 miles
  • 2018 – 73,996 miles
  • 2017 – 72,365 miles
  • 2016 – 70,942 miles
  • 2015 – 70,606 miles
  • 2014 – 70,450 miles
  • 2013 – 69,270 miles
  • 2011 – 64,495 miles
  • 2010 – 60,867 miles
  • 2009 – 59,939 miles
  • 2008 – 52,740 miles
  • 2007 – 43,906 miles
  • 2005 – 28,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,236 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,236 miles (+952)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,236 miles
    Test number
    409172956539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass80,284 miles (+1,270)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,284 miles
    Test number
    564472482158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass79,014 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,014 miles
    Test number
    375208561405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail79,012 miles (+772)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,012 miles
    Test number
    485527608711
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe n/s/r (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass78,240 miles (+215)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,240 miles
    Test number
    172363883407
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body of shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body of shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear incorrect bulb fitted changed for correct wattage bulb
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass78,025 miles (+827)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,025 miles
    Test number
    496403990776
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff has slight oil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass77,198 miles (+1,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,198 miles
    Test number
    254726557267
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass76,042 miles (+879)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,042 miles
    Test number
    630117854609
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp bolts are badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bottom ball joint boot has a slight split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Slight lift in bottom ball joint
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass75,163 miles (+1,167)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,163 miles
    Test number
    624430066081
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))

  10. Pass73,996 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,996 miles
    Test number
    393092411695
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to chassis and iron work
    • AdvisorySlight misting of oil from steering damper

  11. Fail73,996 miles (+1,631)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,996 miles
    Test number
    384629126148
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to chassis and iron work
    • AdvisorySlight misting of oil from steering damper

  12. Pass72,365 miles (+1,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,365 miles
    Test number
    651789944252
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass70,942 miles (+336)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,942 miles
    Test number
    255622967064
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame slightly corroded

  14. Pass70,606 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,606 miles
    Test number
    748243215165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,450 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,450 miles
    Test number
    738910044192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail70,450 miles (+1,180)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,450 miles
    Test number
    445460844142
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass69,270 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,270 miles
    Test number
    679923103266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail69,270 miles (+4,775)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,270 miles
    Test number
    815053203274
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass64,495 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,495 miles
    Test number
    208300741432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,473 miles (+3,606)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,473 miles
    Test number
    756567731164
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  21. Pass60,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,867 miles
    Test number
    232589130180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,867 miles (+928)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,867 miles
    Test number
    914287330128
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass59,939 miles (+6)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,939 miles
    Test number
    921417949196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBAS AND TRACTION CONTOL LIGHT ON PERMANENTLY
    • NoteOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE PARK BRAKES NOISY WHEN BRAKE APPLIED ON ROLLERS

  24. Fail59,933 miles (+7,193)4 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,933 miles
    Test number
    404088439107
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBAS AND TRACTION CONTOL LIGHT ON PERMANENTLY
    • NoteOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE PARK BRAKES NOISY WHEN BRAKE APPLIED ON ROLLERS

  25. Pass52,740 miles (+8,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,740 miles
    Test number
    480753218156
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass43,906 miles (+15,042)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,906 miles
    Test number
    400365397049
    • NoteFRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO CRACK

  27. Pass28,864 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    28,864 miles
    Test number
    742315005337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about S32 HBD

Does S32 HBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S32 HBD is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S32 HBD?
The MOT on S32 HBD is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S32 HBD done?
S32 HBD was recorded at 81,236 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 2,503 miles a year.
Has S32 HBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S32 HBD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S32 HBD 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 S32 HBD find?
S32 HBD passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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