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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S38 CTAMOT history

S38 CTA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,397 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 CTA
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
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 CTA was last recorded at 104,397 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,025 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
372 miles
Average per year
2,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,397 miles
  • 2025 – 104,025 miles
  • 2024 – 103,643 miles
  • 2023 – 103,482 miles
  • 2022 – 103,178 miles
  • 2021 – 102,633 miles
  • 2020 – 102,105 miles
  • 2019 – 101,598 miles
  • 2018 – 100,504 miles
  • 2017 – 100,081 miles
  • 2016 – 96,670 miles
  • 2015 – 93,240 miles
  • 2014 – 91,830 miles
  • 2013 – 88,522 miles
  • 2012 – 80,608 miles
  • 2011 – 75,941 miles
  • 2010 – 74,282 miles
  • 2009 – 70,628 miles
  • 2008 – 66,518 miles
  • 2007 – 64,923 miles
  • 2006 – 59,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,397 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.

  • Underbody components corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,397 miles
    Test number
    671893166982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail104,397 miles (+372)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,397 miles
    Test number
    972113568842
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass104,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,025 miles
    Test number
    565383447230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,025 miles (+382)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,025 miles
    Test number
    888686651073
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass103,643 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,643 miles
    Test number
    688317438062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,482 miles (+304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,482 miles
    Test number
    207332955152
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
    • AdvisoryUnderbody components corroded

  7. Pass103,178 miles (+545)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,178 miles
    Test number
    306703051546
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody components corroded

  8. Pass102,633 miles (+528)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    102,633 miles
    Test number
    788698697707
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryUnderbody components corroded

  9. Pass102,105 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,105 miles
    Test number
    963676255072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,598 miles (+1,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,598 miles
    Test number
    468105597038
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,504 miles (+423)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,504 miles
    Test number
    902575562539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,081 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,081 miles
    Test number
    873440751012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,670 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    96,670 miles
    Test number
    866646394080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,240 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,240 miles
    Test number
    387245937213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,830 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,830 miles
    Test number
    298105654235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses starting to crack
    • NoteO/s/f wiper blade split
    • NoteRear diff leaking

  16. Fail91,826 miles (+3,304)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,826 miles
    Test number
    428875454289
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses starting to crack
    • NoteO/s/f wiper blade split
    • NoteRear diff leaking

  17. Pass88,522 miles (+2,340)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,522 miles
    Test number
    577493773208
    • NoteRear axle pinion oil seal leaking

  18. Pass86,182 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    86,182 miles
    Test number
    539037953071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,608 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,608 miles
    Test number
    396507242088
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from differential

  20. Pass80,608 miles (+4,667)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    80,608 miles
    Test number
    867417442001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from differential

  21. Pass75,941 miles (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,941 miles
    Test number
    337078031051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,282 miles (+3,654)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,282 miles
    Test number
    950394430036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,628 miles (+4,110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,628 miles
    Test number
    652890859086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass66,518 miles (+1,595)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    66,518 miles
    Test number
    164675188006
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyres have cuts in side walls

  25. Pass64,923 miles (+5,289)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    64,923 miles
    Test number
    342992627400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,634 miles
    Test number
    312176816474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 CTA

Does S38 CTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 CTA is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S38 CTA?
The MOT on S38 CTA is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S38 CTA done?
S38 CTA was recorded at 104,397 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 2,225 miles a year.
Has S38 CTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 CTA has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S38 CTA 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 S38 CTA find?
S38 CTA passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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