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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S51 AFMMOT history

S51 AFM is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 124,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2025
Mileage
124,009 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S51 AFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S51 AFM was last recorded at 124,009 miles on 16 Jul 2024, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,931 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
2,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,009 miles
  • 2023 – 123,931 miles
  • 2022 – 123,705 miles
  • 2021 – 123,457 miles
  • 2020 – 123,199 miles
  • 2019 – 122,950 miles
  • 2018 – 122,321 miles
  • 2017 – 121,741 miles
  • 2016 – 120,201 miles
  • 2015 – 118,593 miles
  • 2014 – 116,674 miles
  • 2013 – 112,645 miles
  • 2012 – 108,634 miles
  • 2011 – 104,991 miles
  • 2010 – 101,191 miles
  • 2009 – 95,272 miles
  • 2008 – 89,620 miles
  • 2007 – 84,409 miles
  • 2006 – 77,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,009 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Advise transmission pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass124,009 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,009 miles
    Test number
    569654268557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass123,931 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,931 miles
    Test number
    305872214657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,705 miles
    Test number
    963867510939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,705 miles (+248)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,705 miles
    Test number
    321741941521
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass123,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,457 miles
    Test number
    151217828687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,457 miles (+258)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,457 miles
    Test number
    776546182941
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass123,199 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    123,199 miles
    Test number
    796472360938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,950 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    122,950 miles
    Test number
    347733124316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise transmission pipes corroded

  9. Fail122,949 miles (+628)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,949 miles
    Test number
    113083718729
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise transmission pipes corroded

  10. Pass122,321 miles (+580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,321 miles
    Test number
    209398625006
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust

  11. Pass121,741 miles (+1,540)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    121,741 miles
    Test number
    487806026201
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front tyres very low on inner edges

  12. Pass120,201 miles (+1,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    120,201 miles
    Test number
    994597719985
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside front tyre getting low inner edge

  13. Pass118,593 miles (+1,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    118,593 miles
    Test number
    154216814129
    • AdvisoryAdvise front tyres getting low inner edges
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear tyres getting low

  14. Pass116,674 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    116,674 miles
    Test number
    335096944298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    112,645 miles
    Test number
    837886153236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,645 miles (+4,011)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,645 miles
    Test number
    377545653221
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass108,634 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    108,634 miles
    Test number
    256524752200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail108,634 miles (+3,643)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,634 miles
    Test number
    859394852254
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass104,991 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    104,991 miles
    Test number
    727649151257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,191 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    101,191 miles
    Test number
    821063950222
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail101,191 miles (+5,919)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,191 miles
    Test number
    994293450234
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass95,272 miles (+5,652)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    95,272 miles
    Test number
    324321169469
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres distorted on inner edges

  23. Pass89,620 miles (+5,211)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    89,620 miles
    Test number
    431414458266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,409 miles (+6,852)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    84,409 miles
    Test number
    952823847275
    • NoteFront and rear pads getting low
    • NoteSlight oil leak from steering damper

  25. Pass77,557 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    77,557 miles
    Test number
    454944366250
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

Questions about S51 AFM

Does S51 AFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S51 AFM expired on 27 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S51 AFM?
The MOT on S51 AFM expired on 27 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S51 AFM done?
S51 AFM was recorded at 124,009 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2024, an average of 2,607 miles a year.
Has S51 AFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S51 AFM has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on S51 AFM 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 S51 AFM find?
S51 AFM passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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