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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,295 cc

S55 FDHMOT history

S55 FDH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 26,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
26,365 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S55 FDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S55 FDH was last recorded at 26,365 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,288 miles · 4 May 2024
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
1,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,365 miles
  • 2024 – 26,288 miles
  • 2022 – 25,613 miles
  • 2021 – 22,572 miles
  • 2020 – 21,996 miles
  • 2019 – 21,468 miles
  • 2018 – 20,772 miles
  • 2017 – 20,096 miles
  • 2016 – 19,229 miles
  • 2015 – 18,400 miles
  • 2014 – 17,185 miles
  • 2013 – 15,760 miles
  • 2012 – 14,344 miles
  • 2011 – 12,731 miles
  • 2010 – 11,058 miles
  • 2009 – 9,308 miles
  • 2008 – 7,776 miles
  • 2007 – 6,123 miles
  • 2006 – 4,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,365 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,365 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    26,365 miles
    Test number
    240288499110
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail26,365 miles (+77)4 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,365 miles
    Test number
    659274287596
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass26,288 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    26,288 miles
    Test number
    549047031041
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and cracked outer sidewall

  4. Fail26,286 miles (+673)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,286 miles
    Test number
    975968288338
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing sidewall

  5. Pass25,613 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    25,613 miles
    Test number
    220536259044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,572 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    22,572 miles
    Test number
    849539218054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,996 miles (+528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    21,996 miles
    Test number
    452542352831
    • AdvisoryEngine & underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  8. Pass21,468 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,468 miles
    Test number
    329986740538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,772 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    20,772 miles
    Test number
    869224441798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,096 miles (+867)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    20,096 miles
    Test number
    979134667884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  11. Pass19,229 miles (+829)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    19,229 miles
    Test number
    557247833879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on outer edges/sides
    • AdvisoryFront wipers worn/smearing

  12. Pass18,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,400 miles
    Test number
    952498784907
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front Tyres wearing slightly on outer treads.
    • AdvisoryUndertray and outer Sill covers fitted.

  13. Fail18,400 miles (+1,215)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,400 miles
    Test number
    710357155776
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front Tyres wearing slightly on outer treads.
    • AdvisoryUndertray and outer Sill covers fitted.

  14. Pass17,185 miles (+1,425)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    17,185 miles
    Test number
    928285624316
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass15,760 miles (+1,416)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    15,760 miles
    Test number
    219123753258
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass14,344 miles (+1,613)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,344 miles
    Test number
    355961062265
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass12,731 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    12,731 miles
    Test number
    798818541258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,058 miles (+1,750)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    11,058 miles
    Test number
    554265760286
    • NoteBoth rear road tyres are deteriorating

  19. Pass9,308 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    9,308 miles
    Test number
    344741759248
    • NoteBoth rear tyre deteriorated

  20. Fail9,308 miles (+1,532)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,308 miles
    Test number
    674121859292
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAll road tyre deteriorated

  21. Pass7,776 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    7,776 miles
    Test number
    604769558288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,123 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    6,123 miles
    Test number
    271878447202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass4,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    4,301 miles
    Test number
    881751356231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S55 FDH

Does S55 FDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S55 FDH is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S55 FDH?
The MOT on S55 FDH is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S55 FDH done?
S55 FDH was recorded at 26,365 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 1,104 miles a year.
Has S55 FDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S55 FDH has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S55 FDH 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 S55 FDH find?
S55 FDH passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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