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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S54 HWLMOT history

S54 HWL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2025
Mileage
130,008 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 HWL
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
23 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 HWL was last recorded at 130,008 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,653 miles · 6 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
355 miles
Average per year
4,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,008 miles
  • 2023 – 129,653 miles
  • 2022 – 129,322 miles
  • 2021 – 128,320 miles
  • 2020 – 123,191 miles
  • 2019 – 119,322 miles
  • 2018 – 114,954 miles
  • 2017 – 110,503 miles
  • 2016 – 105,145 miles
  • 2015 – 100,910 miles
  • 2014 – 96,505 miles
  • 2013 – 91,780 miles
  • 2012 – 87,080 miles
  • 2011 – 79,995 miles
  • 2010 – 74,417 miles
  • 2009 – 67,382 miles
  • 2008 – 62,026 miles
  • 2007 – 58,308 miles
  • 2006 – 55,383 miles
  • 2005 – 53,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,008 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,008 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,008 miles
    Test number
    952274344217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,653 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,653 miles
    Test number
    491618366325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,322 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,322 miles
    Test number
    123171891948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,320 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,320 miles
    Test number
    631463720974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,191 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,191 miles
    Test number
    469381822562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,322 miles (+4,368)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    119,322 miles
    Test number
    252000853216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,954 miles (+4,451)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,954 miles
    Test number
    104462347964
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass110,503 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,503 miles
    Test number
    433308335765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,145 miles (+4,235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    105,145 miles
    Test number
    575523867194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around rear diff

  10. Pass100,910 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    100,910 miles
    Test number
    365235905275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail100,910 miles (+4,405)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,910 miles
    Test number
    457335505238
    • FailureNearside Front Halfshaft bolt loose (4.2.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass96,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,505 miles
    Test number
    347752004411
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail96,505 miles (+4,725)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,505 miles
    Test number
    748312604250
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass91,780 miles (+4,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,780 miles
    Test number
    616014703246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass87,080 miles (+7,085)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    87,080 miles
    Test number
    336676102208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,995 miles (+5,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,995 miles
    Test number
    569296201224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Pass74,417 miles (+7,035)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    74,417 miles
    Test number
    414687100238
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass67,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    67,382 miles
    Test number
    333786599155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,382 miles (+5,356)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,382 miles
    Test number
    412126699165
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass62,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,026 miles
    Test number
    243808698181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail62,026 miles (+3,718)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,026 miles
    Test number
    632387498176
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass58,308 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,308 miles
    Test number
    871150207263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,307 miles (+2,924)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,307 miles
    Test number
    620174597164
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass55,383 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,383 miles
    Test number
    751096696168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    53,442 miles
    Test number
    613531615249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S54 HWL

Does S54 HWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S54 HWL expired on 16 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S54 HWL?
The MOT on S54 HWL expired on 16 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S54 HWL done?
S54 HWL was recorded at 130,008 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 4,001 miles a year.
Has S54 HWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 HWL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on S54 HWL 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 HWL find?
S54 HWL passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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