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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S52 MEPMOT history

S52 MEP is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 207,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2023
Mileage
207,922 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S52 MEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S52 MEP was last recorded at 207,922 miles on 6 Apr 2022, 911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,011 miles · 19 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
911 miles
Average per year
5,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 207,922 miles
  • 2021 – 207,011 miles
  • 2019 – 206,016 miles
  • 2018 – 200,153 miles
  • 2017 – 196,656 miles
  • 2016 – 190,652 miles
  • 2015 – 188,805 miles
  • 2014 – 183,819 miles
  • 2013 – 182,836 miles
  • 2012 – 176,489 miles
  • 2010 – 168,414 miles
  • 2009 – 158,366 miles
  • 2008 – 148,046 miles
  • 2007 – 136,714 miles
  • 2006 – 124,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,922 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to perrish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,922 miles (+911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    207,922 miles
    Test number
    815831797515
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass207,011 miles (+995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    207,011 miles
    Test number
    929176836829
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass206,016 miles (+5,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    206,016 miles
    Test number
    388640610255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub frame support bracket corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear diff has slight leak.

  4. Pass200,153 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    200,153 miles
    Test number
    436852746382
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to perrish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail200,153 miles (+3,497)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,153 miles
    Test number
    229079203217
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges and starting to perrish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass196,656 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    196,656 miles
    Test number
    839728137444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass190,652 miles (+1,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    190,652 miles
    Test number
    222571332694
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both longitudinals (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass188,805 miles (+4,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    188,805 miles
    Test number
    316028555067
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass183,819 miles (+983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    183,819 miles
    Test number
    297076244050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  10. Pass182,836 miles (+6,347)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    182,836 miles
    Test number
    348016253002
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar corroded

  11. Pass176,489 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    176,489 miles
    Test number
    957115502010
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped

  12. Fail176,487 miles (+3)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,487 miles
    Test number
    989435502089
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped

  13. Fail176,484 miles (+8,070)10 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,484 miles
    Test number
    115863302416
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteO/s/f support bar corroded

  14. Pass168,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    168,414 miles
    Test number
    374833090470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail168,414 miles (+1)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,414 miles
    Test number
    182542990280
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Fail168,413 miles (+10,047)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,413 miles
    Test number
    200611790268
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteExhaust earth lead broken

  17. Pass158,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    158,366 miles
    Test number
    332079289258
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail158,366 miles (+10,320)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,366 miles
    Test number
    152989989297
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass148,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    148,046 miles
    Test number
    601374578210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail148,046 miles (+11,332)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,046 miles
    Test number
    133324278278
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass136,714 miles (+12,519)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    136,714 miles
    Test number
    132619787293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass124,195 miles (+5,994)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    124,195 miles
    Test number
    402029046278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail118,201 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,201 miles
    Test number
    664787686077
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S52 MEP

Does S52 MEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S52 MEP expired on 18 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S52 MEP?
The MOT on S52 MEP expired on 18 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S52 MEP done?
S52 MEP was recorded at 207,922 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2022, an average of 5,599 miles a year.
Has S52 MEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S52 MEP has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on S52 MEP 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 S52 MEP find?
S52 MEP passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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