Mercedes-Benz SLK
Red · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc
S51 SLKMOT history
S51 SLK is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 125,029 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 125,029 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 14,781 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S51 SLK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 30 Jun 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S51 SLK was last recorded at 125,029 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 125,013 miles · 12 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 16 miles
- Average per year
- 14,781 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,029 miles
- 2025 – 125,013 miles
- 2024 – 117,090 miles
- 2023 – 94,681 miles
- 2022 – 78,280 miles
- 2021 – 60,190 miles
- 2020 – 47,479 miles
- 2019 – 29,421 miles
- 2018 – 2,981 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,029 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
11 tests since 3 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,029 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 125,029 miles
- Test number
- 809513156888
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass125,013 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 125,013 miles
- Test number
- 566154849365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail125,004 miles (+7,914)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,004 miles
- Test number
- 721197811658
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass117,090 miles (+22,409)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 117,090 miles
- Test number
- 298242891380
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass94,681 miles (+16,401)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2024
- Odometer
- 94,681 miles
- Test number
- 218637670411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,280 miles (+18,090)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 78,280 miles
- Test number
- 317052756057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,190 miles (+12,711)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2022
- Odometer
- 60,190 miles
- Test number
- 426199120534
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES OF VEHICLE (5.2.3 (e))
Pass47,479 miles (+18,058)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 47,479 miles
- Test number
- 612673900709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,421 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 29,421 miles
- Test number
- 548113331838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,420 miles (+26,439)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,420 miles
- Test number
- 147122783360
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Pass2,981 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 2,981 miles
- Test number
- 542952709917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S51 SLK
- Does S51 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S51 SLK is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S51 SLK?
- The MOT on S51 SLK is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S51 SLK done?
- S51 SLK was recorded at 125,029 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 14,781 miles a year.
- Has S51 SLK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S51 SLK has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on S51 SLK 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 SLK find?
- S51 SLK passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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