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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 3,498 cc

S49 KSTMOT history

S49 KST is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
103,234 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S49 KST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S49 KST was last recorded at 103,234 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 4,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2012: 35,981 miles, lower than 40,095 miles on 13 Jul 2011.

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
98,919 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,315 miles
Average per year
4,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,234 miles
  • 2024 – 98,919 miles
  • 2023 – 97,853 miles
  • 2022 – 96,525 miles
  • 2021 – 92,811 miles
  • 2020 – 85,912 miles
  • 2019 – 79,612 miles
  • 2018 – 71,835 miles
  • 2017 – 65,302 miles
  • 2016 – 63,430 miles
  • 2015 – 61,654 miles
  • 2014 – 58,569 miles
  • 2013 – 52,652 miles
  • 2012 – 35,981 miles
  • 2011 – 40,095 miles
  • 2010 – 35,179 miles
  • 2009 – 29,208 miles
  • 2008 – 25,478 miles
  • 2007 – 17,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,234 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear nsr bumper has damage
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear hand brake could with adjustment only just met the reserve travel both locked out

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,234 miles (+4,315)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    103,234 miles
    Test number
    694263282646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nsr bumper has damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake could with adjustment only just met the reserve travel both locked out

  2. Pass98,919 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,919 miles
    Test number
    963404007324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail98,887 miles (+1,034)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,887 miles
    Test number
    664368828856
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  4. Pass97,853 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,853 miles
    Test number
    888958836588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,525 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,525 miles
    Test number
    409879778872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,811 miles (+6,899)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,811 miles
    Test number
    888524876275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,912 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,912 miles
    Test number
    758712477857
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail85,911 miles (+6,299)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,911 miles
    Test number
    927550872957
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass79,612 miles (+7,777)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    79,612 miles
    Test number
    683373594622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,835 miles (+6,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,835 miles
    Test number
    156889727854
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass65,302 miles (+1,872)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,302 miles
    Test number
    410560828875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,430 miles (+1,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,430 miles
    Test number
    118662838609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass61,654 miles (+3,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,654 miles
    Test number
    966831195138
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass58,569 miles (+5,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,569 miles
    Test number
    166398194128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass52,652 miles (+16,671)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,652 miles
    Test number
    297699293411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,981 miles (-4,114)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,981 miles
    Test number
    415177072127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine manment light is on

  17. Pass40,095 miles (+4,916)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,095 miles
    Test number
    106394591189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,179 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,179 miles
    Test number
    544774390142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,208 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,208 miles
    Test number
    571926299141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail29,208 miles (+3,730)2 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,208 miles
    Test number
    223356899434
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass25,478 miles (+8,182)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,478 miles
    Test number
    802159998159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,296 miles
    Test number
    261607797186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S49 KST

Does S49 KST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S49 KST is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S49 KST?
The MOT on S49 KST is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S49 KST done?
S49 KST was recorded at 103,234 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 4,686 miles a year.
Has S49 KST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S49 KST has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S49 KST ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S49 KST find?
S49 KST passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear nsr bumper has damage; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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