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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

S35 SLKMOT history

S35 SLK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 70,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

S35 SLK silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
70,494 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S35 SLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S35 SLK was last recorded at 70,494 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,480 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
3,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,494 miles
  • 2025 – 68,798 miles
  • 2024 – 67,324 miles
  • 2022 – 66,606 miles
  • 2021 – 56,753 miles
  • 2020 – 54,402 miles
  • 2019 – 50,766 miles
  • 2018 – 46,688 miles
  • 2017 – 44,835 miles
  • 2016 – 40,289 miles
  • 2015 – 31,315 miles
  • 2014 – 24,675 miles
  • 2013 – 21,833 miles
  • 2012 – 19,699 miles
  • 2011 – 17,585 miles
  • 2010 – 15,848 miles
  • 2009 – 14,128 miles
  • 2008 – 11,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,494 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight noise on steering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,494 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    70,494 miles
    Test number
    281506434791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail70,480 miles (+18)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,480 miles
    Test number
    420770993357
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom pinch bolt (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail70,462 miles (+1,664)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,462 miles
    Test number
    603585905182
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers on underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  4. Pass68,798 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    68,798 miles
    Test number
    348611102767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,324 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,324 miles
    Test number
    877694703951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,606 miles (+2,379)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,606 miles
    Test number
    661348797575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,227 miles (+28)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,227 miles
    Test number
    663927178672
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight noise on steering

  8. Fail64,199 miles (+7,446)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,199 miles
    Test number
    489597073888
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight noise on steering

  9. Pass56,753 miles (+2,351)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,753 miles
    Test number
    857721700227
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass54,402 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    54,402 miles
    Test number
    670839482704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,766 miles
    Test number
    817490619193
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail50,765 miles (+4,077)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    833420070913
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass46,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    46,688 miles
    Test number
    977566459828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,688 miles (+1,853)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,688 miles
    Test number
    194123336198
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass44,835 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,835 miles
    Test number
    420440145387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,633 miles (+2,344)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,633 miles
    Test number
    904899162495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,289 miles (+8,974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,289 miles
    Test number
    617058836631
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  18. Pass31,315 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,315 miles
    Test number
    459477115155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail31,315 miles (+6,640)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,315 miles
    Test number
    205247815103
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass24,675 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,675 miles
    Test number
    715559214146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,833 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,833 miles
    Test number
    636063603032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,699 miles (+2,114)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,699 miles
    Test number
    189119412031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,585 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    17,585 miles
    Test number
    186954621082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,848 miles (+1,720)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    15,848 miles
    Test number
    252065000004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,128 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    14,128 miles
    Test number
    182069519049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,579 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    11,579 miles
    Test number
    724778318041
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  27. Fail11,579 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,579 miles
    Test number
    784788118064
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about S35 SLK

Does S35 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S35 SLK is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S35 SLK?
The MOT on S35 SLK is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S35 SLK done?
S35 SLK was recorded at 70,494 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,187 miles a year.
Has S35 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S35 SLK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S35 SLK 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 S35 SLK find?
S35 SLK passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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