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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S50 OSSMOT history

S50 OSS is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 71,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
71,275 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 OSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 OSS was last recorded at 71,275 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 1,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,613 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,662 miles
Average per year
2,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,275 miles
  • 2025 – 69,613 miles
  • 2024 – 67,516 miles
  • 2023 – 65,253 miles
  • 2022 – 63,353 miles
  • 2021 – 62,078 miles
  • 2020 – 61,015 miles
  • 2019 – 59,811 miles
  • 2018 – 58,356 miles
  • 2017 – 57,287 miles
  • 2016 – 55,073 miles
  • 2015 – 52,402 miles
  • 2014 – 49,328 miles
  • 2013 – 46,374 miles
  • 2012 – 44,779 miles
  • 2011 – 42,690 miles
  • 2010 – 40,644 miles
  • 2009 – 38,917 miles
  • 2008 – 36,503 miles
  • 2007 – 33,669 miles
  • 2006 – 28,883 miles
  • 2005 – 24,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,275 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF + NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,275 miles (+1,662)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    71,275 miles
    Test number
    117890788267
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF + NSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass69,613 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,613 miles
    Test number
    393837660816
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail69,612 miles (+2,096)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,612 miles
    Test number
    158974305626
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass67,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,516 miles
    Test number
    853772715735
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail67,516 miles (+2,263)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,516 miles
    Test number
    360285274665
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass65,253 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,253 miles
    Test number
    122780383602
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Fail65,253 miles (+1,900)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,253 miles
    Test number
    107091555784
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Pass63,353 miles (+1,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    63,353 miles
    Test number
    552145966926
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass62,078 miles (+1,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,078 miles
    Test number
    433986784185
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Pass61,015 miles (+1,204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    61,015 miles
    Test number
    755556875849
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded mountain broken

  11. Pass59,811 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,811 miles
    Test number
    856977294191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,356 miles (+1,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,356 miles
    Test number
    111713516842
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Pass57,287 miles (+2,214)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,287 miles
    Test number
    677815998310
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Pass55,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,073 miles
    Test number
    342781055786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall slight cracks

  15. Fail55,073 miles (+2,671)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,073 miles
    Test number
    362307295711
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall slight cracks

  16. Pass52,402 miles (+3,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,402 miles
    Test number
    728753355209
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail49,328 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,328 miles
    Test number
    557851684232
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust correded

  18. Pass49,328 miles (+2,954)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,328 miles
    Test number
    576541084286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust correded

  19. Pass46,374 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,374 miles
    Test number
    966630963280
    • NoteWipers slight smear

  20. Fail46,370 miles (+1,591)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,370 miles
    Test number
    178760163218
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWipers slight smear

  21. Pass44,779 miles (+2,089)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,779 miles
    Test number
    357912882414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust exhaust

  22. Pass42,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,690 miles
    Test number
    196952471275
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail42,690 miles (+2,046)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,690 miles
    Test number
    368622471269
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass40,644 miles (+1,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,644 miles
    Test number
    301191870282
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass38,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,917 miles
    Test number
    350708579493
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Fail38,917 miles (+2,414)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,917 miles
    Test number
    862748979231
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass36,503 miles (+2,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,503 miles
    Test number
    260980888214
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass33,669 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    33,669 miles
    Test number
    483556077290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,883 miles
    Test number
    234958676293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail28,883 miles (+4,105)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,883 miles
    Test number
    251927676225
    • DangerousDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • DangerousHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  31. Pass24,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    24,778 miles
    Test number
    573960055217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 OSS

Does S50 OSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 OSS is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 OSS?
The MOT on S50 OSS is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 OSS done?
S50 OSS was recorded at 71,275 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 2,208 miles a year.
Has S50 OSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 OSS has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S50 OSS 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 S50 OSS find?
S50 OSS passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf + nsf; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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