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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S37 HCGMOT history

S37 HCG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 6 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 158,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
158,543 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S37 HCG
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
6 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S37 HCG was last recorded at 158,543 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jul 2008: 54,848 miles, lower than 497,775 miles on 19 Jul 2007.

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
158,543 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,543 miles
  • 2025 – 153,789 miles
  • 2024 – 146,347 miles
  • 2023 – 138,279 miles
  • 2022 – 129,638 miles
  • 2021 – 120,917 miles
  • 2020 – 113,001 miles
  • 2019 – 101,575 miles
  • 2018 – 91,638 miles
  • 2016 – 84,835 miles
  • 2015 – 79,259 miles
  • 2014 – 78,697 miles
  • 2013 – 76,125 miles
  • 2012 – 69,828 miles
  • 2011 – 67,316 miles
  • 2010 – 64,381 miles
  • 2009 – 59,931 miles
  • 2008 – 54,848 miles
  • 2007 – 497,775 miles
  • 2006 – 44,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,543 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    158,543 miles
    Test number
    899137255825
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail158,543 miles (+4,754)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,543 miles
    Test number
    809307333000
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass153,789 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    153,789 miles
    Test number
    817719168444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail153,789 miles (+7,442)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,789 miles
    Test number
    824899606369
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass146,347 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    146,347 miles
    Test number
    531226665848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail146,347 miles (+8,068)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,347 miles
    Test number
    967227114731
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass138,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    138,279 miles
    Test number
    822738764869
    • 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))

  8. Fail138,279 miles (+8,641)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,279 miles
    Test number
    445076402404
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass129,638 miles (+8,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,638 miles
    Test number
    885932830053
    • 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))

  10. Pass120,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,917 miles
    Test number
    126624285451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,917 miles (+7,916)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,917 miles
    Test number
    828238501344
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,001 miles
    Test number
    179468388053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,001 miles (+11,426)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,001 miles
    Test number
    592498423309
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass101,575 miles (+9,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,575 miles
    Test number
    781077621694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass91,638 miles (+6,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,638 miles
    Test number
    484781164139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass84,835 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,835 miles
    Test number
    665187277588
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail84,835 miles (+5,576)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,835 miles
    Test number
    487302754800
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass79,259 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,259 miles
    Test number
    719336570515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,697 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,697 miles
    Test number
    565029544392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,098 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,098 miles
    Test number
    809006604036
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass78,098 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,098 miles
    Test number
    987886304005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,125 miles (+6,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,125 miles
    Test number
    518771723186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass69,828 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,828 miles
    Test number
    968334502194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,501 miles (+2,185)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,501 miles
    Test number
    135588692067
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass67,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,316 miles
    Test number
    625585101157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,316 miles (+2,935)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,316 miles
    Test number
    926975801111
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass64,381 miles (+4,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,381 miles
    Test number
    632620400245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass59,931 miles (+5,083)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,931 miles
    Test number
    942142409296
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass54,848 miles (-442,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,848 miles
    Test number
    814253408205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass497,775 miles (+453,422)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    497,775 miles
    Test number
    940320407285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass44,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,353 miles
    Test number
    764005206200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S37 HCG

Does S37 HCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S37 HCG is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S37 HCG?
The MOT on S37 HCG is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S37 HCG done?
S37 HCG was recorded at 158,543 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,856 miles a year.
Has S37 HCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S37 HCG has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S37 HCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S37 HCG find?
S37 HCG passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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