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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

S3 DKFMOT history

S3 DKF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 57,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

S3 DKF black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
57,292 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 DKF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 DKF was last recorded at 57,292 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 2,737 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,555 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,737 miles
Average per year
2,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,292 miles
  • 2025 – 54,555 miles
  • 2024 – 51,774 miles
  • 2023 – 48,967 miles
  • 2022 – 46,220 miles
  • 2021 – 43,359 miles
  • 2020 – 40,627 miles
  • 2019 – 37,705 miles
  • 2018 – 34,798 miles
  • 2017 – 32,108 miles
  • 2016 – 29,166 miles
  • 2015 – 28,170 miles
  • 2014 – 25,846 miles
  • 2013 – 25,446 miles
  • 2012 – 24,937 miles
  • 2011 – 24,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,292 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront and rear undertrays fitted restricting view of steering and suspension componentsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / Inner edge cut (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension and subframe corroded

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front and rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,292 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    57,292 miles
    Test number
    510159667550
    • AdvisoryFront and rear undertrays fitted restricting view of steering and suspension components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / Inner edge cut (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and subframe corroded

  2. Fail57,292 miles (+2,737)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,292 miles
    Test number
    928420395448
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear undertrays fitted restricting view of steering and suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / Inner edge cut (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and subframe corroded

  3. Pass54,555 miles (+2,781)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    54,555 miles
    Test number
    947104120770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,774 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,774 miles
    Test number
    922584143194
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear undertrays fitted restricting view of steering and suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail51,774 miles (+2,807)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,774 miles
    Test number
    336226022907
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear undertrays fitted restricting view of steering and suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass48,967 miles (+2,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,967 miles
    Test number
    817278540055
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension and steering systems corroded arms ect
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass46,220 miles (+2,861)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,220 miles
    Test number
    336307104779
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer jet slightly misaligned
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass43,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    43,359 miles
    Test number
    343394963721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,359 miles (+2,732)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,359 miles
    Test number
    214913331636
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass40,627 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,627 miles
    Test number
    479077953470
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail40,627 miles (+2,922)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,627 miles
    Test number
    587968987155
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass37,705 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,705 miles
    Test number
    691873275512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail37,705 miles (+2,907)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,705 miles
    Test number
    640245114621
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass34,798 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,798 miles
    Test number
    277356111287
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail34,798 miles (+2,690)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,798 miles
    Test number
    732093432757
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass32,108 miles (+2,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,108 miles
    Test number
    489824745751
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET

  17. Pass29,166 miles (+996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,166 miles
    Test number
    379036744704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass28,170 miles (+2,324)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,170 miles
    Test number
    535902375098
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass25,846 miles (+400)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,846 miles
    Test number
    438271204177
    • NoteUnder vehicle plastic covers can not fully asess

  20. Pass25,446 miles (+509)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    25,446 miles
    Test number
    468579803118
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass24,937 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,937 miles
    Test number
    158823622115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,045 miles
    Test number
    126621731117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 DKF

Does S3 DKF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 DKF is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 DKF?
The MOT on S3 DKF is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 DKF done?
S3 DKF was recorded at 57,292 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 2,246 miles a year.
Has S3 DKF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 DKF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 DKF 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 S3 DKF find?
S3 DKF passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front and rear undertrays fitted restricting view of steering and suspension components; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / inner edge cut; rear suspension and subframe corroded.

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