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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

S4 EHLMOT history

S4 EHL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

S4 EHL silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
95,679 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 EHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 EHL was last recorded at 95,679 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,678 miles · 22 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,679 miles
  • 2024 – 94,729 miles
  • 2023 – 93,492 miles
  • 2022 – 92,128 miles
  • 2021 – 90,859 miles
  • 2020 – 89,674 miles
  • 2019 – 88,383 miles
  • 2018 – 85,894 miles
  • 2017 – 80,687 miles
  • 2016 – 75,188 miles
  • 2015 – 72,394 miles
  • 2014 – 64,923 miles
  • 2013 – 57,762 miles
  • 2012 – 56,461 miles
  • 2011 – 48,911 miles
  • 2010 – 39,720 miles
  • 2008 – 29,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,679 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) this is causing tyres to wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,679 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    95,679 miles
    Test number
    896516806009
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail95,678 miles (+949)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,678 miles
    Test number
    267739864312
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass94,729 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    94,729 miles
    Test number
    972925290733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,492 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,492 miles
    Test number
    156380039542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,128 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,128 miles
    Test number
    391424644384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,859 miles (+1,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,859 miles
    Test number
    669608863709
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass89,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,674 miles
    Test number
    262909401261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,674 miles (+1,291)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,674 miles
    Test number
    721507893066
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass88,383 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,383 miles
    Test number
    809348521992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,894 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    85,894 miles
    Test number
    386018885810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) this is causing tyres to wear
  11. Fail85,894 miles (+5,207)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,894 miles
    Test number
    924383514832
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre is also cut down to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) this is causing tyres to wear
  12. Pass80,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,687 miles
    Test number
    273462437486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,687 miles (+5,499)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,687 miles
    Test number
    941015913492
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass75,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,188 miles
    Test number
    773670085216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,188 miles (+1,115)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,188 miles
    Test number
    869320708166
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR STEEL PIPES TO FLEXIS (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass74,073 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,073 miles
    Test number
    265958981416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,394 miles (+7,471)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,394 miles
    Test number
    277251585161
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass64,923 miles (+7,161)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,923 miles
    Test number
    786709544134
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass57,762 miles (+1,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,762 miles
    Test number
    268542363425
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass56,461 miles (+7,550)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,461 miles
    Test number
    546888262267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,911 miles
    Test number
    728505991101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,911 miles (+9,191)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,911 miles
    Test number
    765645391194
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  23. Pass39,720 miles (+10,586)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,720 miles
    Test number
    791625300111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,134 miles
    Test number
    541141308366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S4 EHL

Does S4 EHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 EHL is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 EHL?
The MOT on S4 EHL is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 EHL done?
S4 EHL was recorded at 95,679 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 3,805 miles a year.
Has S4 EHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 EHL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 EHL 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 S4 EHL find?
S4 EHL passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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