Mercedes-Benz logo

Mercedes-Benz SLK

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S49 DAEMOT history

S49 DAE is a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
135,683 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,350 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S49 DAE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S49 DAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S49 DAE was last recorded at 135,683 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 2,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,906 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,777 miles
Average per year
4,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,683 miles
  • 2025 – 132,906 miles
  • 2024 – 130,433 miles
  • 2023 – 129,415 miles
  • 2022 – 126,892 miles
  • 2021 – 125,078 miles
  • 2020 – 123,446 miles
  • 2019 – 121,188 miles
  • 2018 – 120,064 miles
  • 2017 – 117,488 miles
  • 2016 – 115,896 miles
  • 2015 – 112,900 miles
  • 2014 – 110,546 miles
  • 2013 – 105,725 miles
  • 2012 – 95,844 miles
  • 2011 – 86,230 miles
  • 2010 – 78,743 miles
  • 2009 – 70,357 miles
  • 2008 – 64,252 miles
  • 2007 – 58,156 miles
  • 2006 – 52,042 miles
  • 2005 – 45,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,683 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,683 miles (+2,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    135,683 miles
    Test number
    874944894603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass132,906 miles (+2,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,906 miles
    Test number
    212126351779
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass130,433 miles (+1,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    130,433 miles
    Test number
    209066865547
    • 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))

  4. Pass129,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,415 miles
    Test number
    414865227092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,415 miles (+2,523)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,415 miles
    Test number
    565689492237
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working Hazards and indicators not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass126,892 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,892 miles
    Test number
    287246537329
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail126,842 miles (+1,764)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,842 miles
    Test number
    298958981887
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass125,078 miles (+1,632)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,078 miles
    Test number
    129631096276
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass123,446 miles (+2,258)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,446 miles
    Test number
    767921915766
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective gearbox mounts corroded exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass121,188 miles (+1,124)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    121,188 miles
    Test number
    715761996474
    • AdvisoryCORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass120,064 miles (+2,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,064 miles
    Test number
    410682447071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass117,488 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,488 miles
    Test number
    510600655653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,896 miles (+2,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,896 miles
    Test number
    120633167388
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket dettached
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on 3mm
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded + springs

  14. Pass112,900 miles (+2,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,900 miles
    Test number
    380673490819
    • AdvisoryFront Lower exhaust bracket corroded at front member ..supported front and rear ..

  15. Pass110,546 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    110,546 miles
    Test number
    885485654236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,725 miles (+9,881)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,725 miles
    Test number
    165386653221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,844 miles (+9,614)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,844 miles
    Test number
    739498552219
    • NoteRear tyres worn inside edges

  18. Pass86,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,230 miles
    Test number
    746872261290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,230 miles (+7,487)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,230 miles
    Test number
    448842561251
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Fail78,743 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,743 miles
    Test number
    553973460271
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  21. Pass78,743 miles (+8,386)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,743 miles
    Test number
    910863660223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,357 miles (+6,105)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    70,357 miles
    Test number
    484738089254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,252 miles (+6,096)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,252 miles
    Test number
    340657888474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,156 miles (+6,114)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    58,156 miles
    Test number
    351392587210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,042 miles (+6,811)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    52,042 miles
    Test number
    420262696236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    45,231 miles
    Test number
    500204095296
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S49 DAE

Does S49 DAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S49 DAE is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S49 DAE?
The MOT on S49 DAE is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S49 DAE done?
S49 DAE was recorded at 135,683 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,350 miles a year.
Has S49 DAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S49 DAE has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S49 DAE 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 S49 DAE find?
S49 DAE passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

Related registrations

Browse all S49 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.