Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc
S51 OEWMOT history
S51 OEW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,400 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 82,400 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,322 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S51 OEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,298 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S51 OEW was last recorded at 82,400 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 2,668 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,732 miles · 23 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,668 miles
- Average per year
- 2,322 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,400 miles
- 2025 – 79,732 miles
- 2024 – 73,507 miles
- 2023 – 66,694 miles
- 2022 – 66,324 miles
- 2021 – 65,847 miles
- 2020 – 65,410 miles
- 2019 – 65,140 miles
- 2018 – 64,362 miles
- 2017 – 63,649 miles
- 2016 – 61,757 miles
- 2015 – 60,382 miles
- 2014 – 58,709 miles
- 2013 – 53,805 miles
- 2012 – 53,649 miles
- 2011 – 52,130 miles
- 2010 – 49,776 miles
- 2009 – 46,931 miles
- 2008 – 45,088 miles
- 2007 – 38,437 miles
- 2006 – 36,446 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass82,400 miles
- AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and lipped and pads getting low
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.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,400 miles (+2,668)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 82,400 miles
- Test number
- 293776603119
- AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
- AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and lipped and pads getting low
Pass79,732 miles (+6,225)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 79,732 miles
- Test number
- 920981152801
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Pass73,507 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 73,507 miles
- Test number
- 775046604867
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryRear diff seals leaking
Fail73,507 miles (+6,813)3 repaired1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,507 miles
- Test number
- 871927594664
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryRear diff seals leaking
Pass66,694 miles (+370)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 66,694 miles
- Test number
- 238640373172
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass66,324 miles (+477)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 66,324 miles
- Test number
- 768673943100
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket near the gearbox is broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass65,847 miles (+437)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 65,847 miles
- Test number
- 278384094890
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective bracket near gearbox is broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass65,410 miles (+270)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 65,410 miles
- Test number
- 132605532034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,140 miles (+778)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 65,140 miles
- Test number
- 922997202215
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective next to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
Pass64,362 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 64,362 miles
- Test number
- 610425033453
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective next to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
Fail64,362 miles (+713)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,362 miles
- Test number
- 326632903129
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective next to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
Pass63,649 miles (+1,892)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 63,649 miles
- Test number
- 370823945894
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket next to gearbox is fractured - exhaust system is adequately supported.
Pass61,757 miles (+1,375)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 61,757 miles
- Test number
- 530306887701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,382 miles (+1,673)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 60,382 miles
- Test number
- 415060195100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,709 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 58,709 miles
- Test number
- 417403184130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail58,709 miles (+4,904)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,709 miles
- Test number
- 669523384170
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,805 miles (+156)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 53,805 miles
- Test number
- 267311573485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,649 miles (+1,519)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 53,649 miles
- Test number
- 207928392435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,130 miles (+2,354)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 52,130 miles
- Test number
- 215985991173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,776 miles (+2,845)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 49,776 miles
- Test number
- 530070000209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,931 miles (+1,843)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 46,931 miles
- Test number
- 361414499164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,088 miles (+6,651)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 45,088 miles
- Test number
- 181927974242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,437 miles (+1,991)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 38,437 miles
- Test number
- 812757487179
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront number plate deterioated.
- NoteSlight play in n/s/f lower ball joint
Pass36,446 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 36,446 miles
- Test number
- 873210506228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,446 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,446 miles
- Test number
- 353838186164
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureCentre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Questions about S51 OEW
- Does S51 OEW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S51 OEW is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S51 OEW?
- The MOT on S51 OEW is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S51 OEW done?
- S51 OEW was recorded at 82,400 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,322 miles a year.
- Has S51 OEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S51 OEW has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on S51 OEW 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 OEW find?
- S51 OEW passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake discs lipped; gearbox oil leak; rear brake discs corroded and lipped and pads getting low.
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