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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S49 CDEMOT history

S49 CDE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
143,168 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S49 CDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S49 CDE was last recorded at 143,168 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2013: 112,158 miles, lower than 112,159 miles on 31 Jul 2013.

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
143,168 miles · 7 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,168 miles
  • 2021 – 142,433 miles
  • 2020 – 138,381 miles
  • 2019 – 134,179 miles
  • 2018 – 130,135 miles
  • 2017 – 126,163 miles
  • 2016 – 123,858 miles
  • 2015 – 122,366 miles
  • 2013 – 112,158 miles
  • 2012 – 105,084 miles
  • 2011 – 98,463 miles
  • 2010 – 91,813 miles
  • 2009 – 84,333 miles
  • 2008 – 76,660 miles
  • 2007 – 69,540 miles
  • 2006 – 62,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,168 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,168 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,168 miles
    Test number
    710681044258
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail143,168 miles (+735)1 dangerous2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,168 miles
    Test number
    103283369236
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,433 miles (+92)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,433 miles
    Test number
    597296372826
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail142,341 miles (+3,960)1 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,341 miles
    Test number
    166617569559
    • MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass138,381 miles (+4,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,381 miles
    Test number
    656287385031
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass134,179 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,179 miles
    Test number
    271637424462
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 shockers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail134,177 miles (+4,042)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,177 miles
    Test number
    932525811651
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 shockers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass130,135 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,135 miles
    Test number
    422357429404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

  9. Fail130,129 miles (+3,966)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,129 miles
    Test number
    870655361252
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

  10. Pass126,163 miles (+78)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,163 miles
    Test number
    548566853785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  11. Fail126,085 miles (+2,227)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,085 miles
    Test number
    276772646803
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  12. Pass123,858 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    123,858 miles
    Test number
    464398096883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,366 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    122,366 miles
    Test number
    547251925147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly worn & cracked on inner bands...

  14. Fail122,366 miles (+10,208)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,366 miles
    Test number
    729180925106
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly worn & cracked on inner bands...

  15. Pass112,158 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    112,158 miles
    Test number
    236027313229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass112,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    112,159 miles
    Test number
    387512113267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,158 miles (+7,074)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,158 miles
    Test number
    637552513221
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  18. Pass105,084 miles (+6,621)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    105,084 miles
    Test number
    678629122281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,463 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    98,463 miles
    Test number
    789669101232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,459 miles (+6,646)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,459 miles
    Test number
    616308901237
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass91,813 miles (+7,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    91,813 miles
    Test number
    441830600244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass84,333 miles (+7,673)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    84,333 miles
    Test number
    980278399175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,660 miles (+7,120)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,660 miles
    Test number
    273153198490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail69,540 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,540 miles
    Test number
    583089997141
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass69,540 miles (+6,799)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,540 miles
    Test number
    984189697159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,741 miles
    Test number
    794792006282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S49 CDE

Does S49 CDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S49 CDE expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S49 CDE?
The MOT on S49 CDE expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S49 CDE done?
S49 CDE was recorded at 143,168 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 4,957 miles a year.
Has S49 CDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S49 CDE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S49 CDE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S49 CDE find?
S49 CDE passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 5 more.

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