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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

S3 TMAMOT history

S3 TMA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 49,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

S3 TMA blue Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
49,949 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 TMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 TMA was last recorded at 49,949 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,873 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
2,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,949 miles
  • 2024 – 48,193 miles
  • 2023 – 46,616 miles
  • 2022 – 45,018 miles
  • 2021 – 43,266 miles
  • 2020 – 41,470 miles
  • 2019 – 39,448 miles
  • 2018 – 37,237 miles
  • 2017 – 35,124 miles
  • 2016 – 32,776 miles
  • 2015 – 30,630 miles
  • 2014 – 27,933 miles
  • 2013 – 24,784 miles
  • 2012 – 21,557 miles
  • 2011 – 18,076 miles
  • 2010 – 13,468 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,949 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel has a lose object insideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,949 miles (+76)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    49,949 miles
    Test number
    950577298541
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel has a lose object inside

  2. Fail49,873 miles (+1,680)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,873 miles
    Test number
    656658401412
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel has a lose object inside

  3. Pass48,193 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    48,193 miles
    Test number
    225151915333
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail48,193 miles (+1,577)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,193 miles
    Test number
    235306127368
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass46,616 miles (+1,598)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    46,616 miles
    Test number
    191856175957
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass45,018 miles (+1,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    45,018 miles
    Test number
    169406396129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass43,266 miles (+1,796)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,266 miles
    Test number
    403223917632
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass41,470 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    41,470 miles
    Test number
    172776863803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail41,470 miles (+2,022)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,470 miles
    Test number
    324109628502
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front tyres heavily perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass39,448 miles (+2,211)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    39,448 miles
    Test number
    414904566063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp broken but exhaust secure

  11. Pass37,237 miles (+2,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    37,237 miles
    Test number
    371127942745
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass35,124 miles (+2,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    35,124 miles
    Test number
    121521642718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush camber arm bush splitting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing camber arm bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass32,776 miles (+2,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    32,776 miles
    Test number
    175537458546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass30,630 miles (+2,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    30,630 miles
    Test number
    695160483192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass27,933 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    27,933 miles
    Test number
    239869934386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,784 miles (+3,227)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    24,784 miles
    Test number
    389377343371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCenter/rear exhaust brackets and hangers corroded but still secure.

  17. Pass21,557 miles (+3,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    21,557 miles
    Test number
    439006842332
    • 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)

  18. Pass18,076 miles (+4,608)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    18,076 miles
    Test number
    928030251352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,468 miles
    Test number
    502644240386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,468 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,468 miles
    Test number
    480154140353
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 TMA

Does S3 TMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 TMA is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 TMA?
The MOT on S3 TMA is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 TMA done?
S3 TMA was recorded at 49,949 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,441 miles a year.
Has S3 TMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 TMA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 TMA 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 TMA find?
S3 TMA passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; brake hose slightly deteriorated all, and 1 more.

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