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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S54 DAEMOT history

S54 DAE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2024
Mileage
101,328 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 DAE
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
24 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 DAE was last recorded at 101,328 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 3,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,640 miles · 9 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
3,688 miles
Average per year
4,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 101,328 miles
  • 2022 – 97,640 miles
  • 2021 – 95,866 miles
  • 2020 – 93,756 miles
  • 2019 – 91,424 miles
  • 2018 – 88,364 miles
  • 2017 – 83,285 miles
  • 2016 – 78,018 miles
  • 2015 – 71,112 miles
  • 2014 – 62,569 miles
  • 2013 – 53,462 miles
  • 2012 – 45,172 miles
  • 2011 – 39,228 miles
  • 2009 – 37,895 miles
  • 2008 – 34,483 miles
  • 2007 – 31,074 miles
  • 2006 – 27,954 miles
  • 2005 – 24,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,328 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,328 miles
    Test number
    948826234659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail101,328 miles (+3,688)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,328 miles
    Test number
    308430705444
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp lens seriously defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass97,640 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,640 miles
    Test number
    730967888613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail97,635 miles (+1,769)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,635 miles
    Test number
    365557055089
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass95,866 miles (+2,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,866 miles
    Test number
    279339714265
    • 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))

  6. Pass93,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,756 miles
    Test number
    109244774062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail93,756 miles (+2,332)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,756 miles
    Test number
    299264276894
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass91,424 miles (+3,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,424 miles
    Test number
    142984617477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass88,364 miles (+5,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    88,364 miles
    Test number
    635505065906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass83,285 miles (+5,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,285 miles
    Test number
    660607716315
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses perishing slightly

  11. Pass78,018 miles (+6,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,018 miles
    Test number
    671514442374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail71,112 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,112 miles
    Test number
    469863355197
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass71,112 miles (+8,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,112 miles
    Test number
    979083155117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass62,569 miles (+9,107)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,569 miles
    Test number
    417587064116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,462 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,462 miles
    Test number
    119084763175
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHeadlamps tarnished

  16. Fail53,462 miles (+8,290)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,462 miles
    Test number
    296154063473
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteHeadlamps tarnished

  17. Pass45,172 miles (+5,944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,172 miles
    Test number
    929491672148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass39,228 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,228 miles
    Test number
    216751771449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,895 miles (+3,412)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,895 miles
    Test number
    311437539413
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has deep cut in tread,but no cords exposed

  20. Pass34,483 miles (+3,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,483 miles
    Test number
    564172448238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass31,074 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,074 miles
    Test number
    702510147270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,954 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,954 miles
    Test number
    133934146217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    24,898 miles
    Test number
    294467435275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S54 DAE

Does S54 DAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S54 DAE expired on 13 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S54 DAE?
The MOT on S54 DAE expired on 13 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S54 DAE done?
S54 DAE was recorded at 101,328 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 4,355 miles a year.
Has S54 DAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 DAE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S54 DAE 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 S54 DAE find?
S54 DAE passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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