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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,998 cc

S3 EBXMOT history

S3 EBX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 71,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
71,678 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 EBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 EBX was last recorded at 71,678 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Sept 2016: 65,504 miles, lower than 646,836 miles on 16 Oct 2015.

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
71,284 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
394 miles
Average per year
1,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,678 miles
  • 2025 – 71,284 miles
  • 2024 – 70,886 miles
  • 2023 – 70,607 miles
  • 2022 – 69,840 miles
  • 2021 – 68,938 miles
  • 2020 – 68,184 miles
  • 2019 – 67,489 miles
  • 2018 – 66,849 miles
  • 2017 – 66,213 miles
  • 2016 – 65,504 miles
  • 2015 – 646,836 miles
  • 2014 – 63,924 miles
  • 2013 – 63,109 miles
  • 2012 – 62,121 miles
  • 2011 – 61,053 miles
  • 2010 – 58,920 miles
  • 2009 – 54,705 miles
  • 2008 – 49,906 miles
  • 2007 – 46,020 miles
  • 2006 – 41,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,678 miles

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Diff.leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,678 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    71,678 miles
    Test number
    810207280837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,284 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,284 miles
    Test number
    716099301314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,886 miles (+279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,886 miles
    Test number
    760072599034
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass70,607 miles (+767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,607 miles
    Test number
    692554031038
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,840 miles (+902)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,840 miles
    Test number
    146449100982
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak

  6. Pass68,938 miles (+754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,938 miles
    Test number
    395077526727
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass68,184 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,184 miles
    Test number
    715478459864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,489 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,489 miles
    Test number
    611053740960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,849 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,849 miles
    Test number
    339011019821
    • AdvisoryRear Diff.leaking

  10. Fail66,822 miles (+609)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,822 miles
    Test number
    168857312276
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff.leaking

  11. Pass66,213 miles (+709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,213 miles
    Test number
    227126274342
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass65,504 miles (-581,332)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,504 miles
    Test number
    960437383997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass646,836 miles (+582,912)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    646,836 miles
    Test number
    671706892105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,924 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,924 miles
    Test number
    967145094210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,109 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,109 miles
    Test number
    607248993239
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass63,109 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,109 miles
    Test number
    887998393213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,121 miles (+1,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,121 miles
    Test number
    365343882219
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail61,053 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,053 miles
    Test number
    385782991404
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • 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)

  19. Pass61,053 miles (+2,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,053 miles
    Test number
    678752291290
    • 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)

  20. Pass58,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,920 miles
    Test number
    623839080287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,920 miles (+4,215)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,920 miles
    Test number
    593708680273
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  22. Pass54,705 miles (+4,799)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,705 miles
    Test number
    400889899245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,906 miles
    Test number
    980766398226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,904 miles (+3,884)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,904 miles
    Test number
    513056998220
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass46,020 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,020 miles
    Test number
    252217097216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    41,092 miles
    Test number
    780638796208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 EBX

Does S3 EBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 EBX is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 EBX?
The MOT on S3 EBX is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 EBX done?
S3 EBX was recorded at 71,678 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 1,530 miles a year.
Has S3 EBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 EBX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on S3 EBX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S3 EBX find?
S3 EBX passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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