Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,295 cc
S3 XSUMOT history
S3 XSU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 8 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,932 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 116,932 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,000 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 XSU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 8 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 XSU was last recorded at 116,932 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 4,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,930 miles · 6 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,002 miles
- Average per year
- 4,000 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,932 miles
- 2025 – 112,930 miles
- 2024 – 106,649 miles
- 2023 – 101,086 miles
- 2022 – 96,745 miles
- 2021 – 91,759 miles
- 2020 – 90,620 miles
- 2019 – 76,639 miles
- 2018 – 75,459 miles
- 2017 – 74,703 miles
- 2016 – 69,801 miles
- 2015 – 69,332 miles
- 2014 – 64,436 miles
- 2013 – 56,939 miles
- 2012 – 52,894 miles
- 2011 – 49,730 miles
- 2010 – 49,575 miles
- 2009 – 48,979 miles
- 2007 – 41,133 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,932 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 24 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,932 miles (+4,002)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 116,932 miles
- Test number
- 490004061578
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,930 miles (+6,281)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 112,930 miles
- Test number
- 830686614770
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Pass106,649 miles (+5,563)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 106,649 miles
- Test number
- 417362950991
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Pass101,086 miles (+57)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 101,086 miles
- Test number
- 207717748032
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail101,029 miles (+4,284)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,029 miles
- Test number
- 898646910687
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass96,745 miles (+4,986)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 96,745 miles
- Test number
- 351706983103
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass91,759 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 91,759 miles
- Test number
- 679432344073
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail91,759 miles (+1,139)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,759 miles
- Test number
- 854188413439
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass90,620 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 90,620 miles
- Test number
- 935722547060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,620 miles (+1)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,620 miles
- Test number
- 558284475367
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Fail90,619 miles (+13,980)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,619 miles
- Test number
- 218381590489
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs a polish (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass76,639 miles (+1,180)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 76,639 miles
- Test number
- 287500360511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,459 miles (+756)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 75,459 miles
- Test number
- 877842387903
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,703 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 74,703 miles
- Test number
- 696502603098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,703 miles (+4,902)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,703 miles
- Test number
- 123885943870
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre close to 1.6mm,age cracked and inner side wall cut
Pass69,801 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 69,801 miles
- Test number
- 729526825057
- AdvisoryFront tyres age cracked
Fail69,801 miles (+469)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,801 miles
- Test number
- 279621334739
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront tyres age cracked
Pass69,332 miles (+4,896)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 69,332 miles
- Test number
- 208752345404
- NoteCentre exhaust silencer starting to corrode.
- NoteFront wiper blades smere screen slightly.
- NoteOSF indicator bulb starting to show white light.
Pass64,436 miles (+7,497)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 64,436 miles
- Test number
- 609112334188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,939 miles (+4,045)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2014
- Odometer
- 56,939 miles
- Test number
- 326834433141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,894 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,894 miles
- Test number
- 188576132164
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass52,894 miles (+3,164)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2013
- Odometer
- 52,894 miles
- Test number
- 528726232160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,730 miles (+155)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2012
- Odometer
- 49,730 miles
- Test number
- 359623531179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,575 miles (+596)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 49,575 miles
- Test number
- 270972700291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,979 miles (+7,846)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 48,979 miles
- Test number
- 234749699199
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges
- NoteSrs warning lamp illuminated
Pass41,133 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 41,133 miles
- Test number
- 832107197248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S3 XSU
- Does S3 XSU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XSU is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 XSU?
- The MOT on S3 XSU is valid until 5 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 XSU done?
- S3 XSU was recorded at 116,932 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,000 miles a year.
- Has S3 XSU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 XSU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on S3 XSU 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 XSU find?
- S3 XSU passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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