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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S38 FROMOT history

S38 FRO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,904 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
98,904 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 FRO
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 FRO was last recorded at 98,904 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,904 miles · 12 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,904 miles
  • 2025 – 95,347 miles
  • 2024 – 91,839 miles
  • 2023 – 88,620 miles
  • 2022 – 85,037 miles
  • 2021 – 80,391 miles
  • 2020 – 77,077 miles
  • 2019 – 74,775 miles
  • 2018 – 71,514 miles
  • 2017 – 70,262 miles
  • 2016 – 67,540 miles
  • 2015 – 65,269 miles
  • 2014 – 63,417 miles
  • 2013 – 61,216 miles
  • 2012 – 60,408 miles
  • 2011 – 56,247 miles
  • 2010 – 53,026 miles
  • 2009 – 49,180 miles
  • 2008 – 44,696 miles
  • 2007 – 43,376 miles
  • 2006 – 42,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,904 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,904 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    98,904 miles
    Test number
    541956437288
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail98,904 miles (+3,557)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,904 miles
    Test number
    230296132633
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass95,347 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    95,347 miles
    Test number
    475956225735
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail95,334 miles (+3,495)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,334 miles
    Test number
    604392553605
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad on 2mm cant see inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass91,839 miles (+3,219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    91,839 miles
    Test number
    319106232665
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from around rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both near side and off side brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass88,620 miles (+3,583)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,620 miles
    Test number
    522210980454
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s/f and o/s/f perished/cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel arch looks to have corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass85,037 miles (+4,646)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,037 miles
    Test number
    147600998123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisorySlight play detected in steering damper

  8. Pass80,391 miles (+3,314)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    80,391 miles
    Test number
    787478132957
    • AdvisoryBaffles in centre silencers are rattling
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near where it joins the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near where it joins to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  9. Pass77,077 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    77,077 miles
    Test number
    708473272783
    • AdvisoryBaffles in catalytic converter appear to be loose and rattling
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush that holds Anti roll bar to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from front of rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail77,077 miles (+2,302)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,077 miles
    Test number
    390009854145
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBaffles in catalytic converter appear to be loose and rattling
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush that holds Anti roll bar to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from front of rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,775 miles (+3,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,775 miles
    Test number
    966615399480
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass71,514 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,514 miles
    Test number
    417337745319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,262 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,262 miles
    Test number
    125105969389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth side repeaters and rear indicators slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryPoor beam pattern from o/s headlamp - condensation inside lense

  14. Fail70,260 miles (+2,720)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,260 miles
    Test number
    900887687751
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBoth side repeaters and rear indicators slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryPoor beam pattern from o/s headlamp - condensation inside lense

  15. Pass67,540 miles (+2,271)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,540 miles
    Test number
    324451110449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,269 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,269 miles
    Test number
    939737525167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,417 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,417 miles
    Test number
    377380244198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,216 miles (+808)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,216 miles
    Test number
    135195243164
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear dif

  19. Pass60,408 miles (+4,161)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    60,408 miles
    Test number
    276162762256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,247 miles (+3,221)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    56,247 miles
    Test number
    547060051024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,026 miles (+3,846)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,026 miles
    Test number
    284896290028
    • NoteBOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS BECOMING FADED IN COLOUR
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES WORN VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS / JUST LEGAL AT 2.mm EACH STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P......
    • NoteFRONT TYRE SIZE 225 / 45 / 17 W ----- REAR TYRE SIZE 245 / 40 / 17 Y
    • NotePOSS FAULT ON INDICATORS / HAZARDS DEVELOPING

  22. Pass49,180 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,180 miles
    Test number
    431416279012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,696 miles (+1,320)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,696 miles
    Test number
    383569778024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,376 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,376 miles
    Test number
    522638957007
    • NoteNearside diff seal leaking

  25. Fail43,376 miles (+923)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,376 miles
    Test number
    603638457017
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside diff seal leaking

  26. Pass42,453 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,453 miles
    Test number
    950960016040
    • NoteSlight movement on n/s/f drag link

Questions about S38 FRO

Does S38 FRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S38 FRO is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S38 FRO?
The MOT on S38 FRO is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S38 FRO done?
S38 FRO was recorded at 98,904 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 2,762 miles a year.
Has S38 FRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 FRO has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S38 FRO 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 FRO find?
S38 FRO passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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