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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

S3 PCFMOT history

S3 PCF is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 102,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2025
Mileage
102,179 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 PCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 PCF was last recorded at 102,179 miles on 22 Aug 2024, 2,658 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,521 miles · 4 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,658 miles
Average per year
4,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,179 miles
  • 2023 – 99,521 miles
  • 2022 – 97,167 miles
  • 2021 – 97,165 miles
  • 2018 – 91,414 miles
  • 2017 – 83,995 miles
  • 2016 – 78,496 miles
  • 2015 – 72,028 miles
  • 2014 – 68,990 miles
  • 2013 – 67,238 miles
  • 2012 – 60,226 miles
  • 2011 – 49,186 miles
  • 2010 – 42,786 miles
  • 2009 – 37,925 miles
  • 2005 – 21,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,179 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,179 miles (+2,658)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,179 miles
    Test number
    407489124214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass99,521 miles (+2,354)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,521 miles
    Test number
    758870833027
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,167 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    97,167 miles
    Test number
    824011341930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail97,167 miles (+2)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,167 miles
    Test number
    567852576494
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail97,165 miles (+5,751)14 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,165 miles
    Test number
    115892742418
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury fog lamp lense broken with spare edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low and light on

  6. Pass91,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,414 miles
    Test number
    347163568016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail91,414 miles (+7,419)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,414 miles
    Test number
    166694676641
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass83,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,995 miles
    Test number
    669177870199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail83,994 miles (+5,498)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,994 miles
    Test number
    417920342051
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass78,496 miles (+6,468)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,496 miles
    Test number
    760721048751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,028 miles (+3,038)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,028 miles
    Test number
    115099685044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass68,990 miles (+1,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,990 miles
    Test number
    428201094066
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass67,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,238 miles
    Test number
    486146683099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,238 miles (+7,012)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,238 miles
    Test number
    146986183002
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  15. Pass60,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,226 miles
    Test number
    345340392014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,226 miles (+11,040)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,226 miles
    Test number
    459498582019
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass49,186 miles (+6,400)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,186 miles
    Test number
    489822681044
    • NoteBrake warning light comes on when pedal is pressed
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  18. Pass42,786 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,786 miles
    Test number
    213129980041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,925 miles (+16,531)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    37,925 miles
    Test number
    150429109496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    21,394 miles
    Test number
    643353455279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 PCF

Does S3 PCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 PCF expired on 21 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 PCF?
The MOT on S3 PCF expired on 21 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 PCF done?
S3 PCF was recorded at 102,179 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2024, an average of 4,263 miles a year.
Has S3 PCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 PCF has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S3 PCF 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 PCF find?
S3 PCF passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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