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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S56 SVKMOT history

S56 SVK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 2 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2022
Mileage
100,788 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 SVK
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
2 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 SVK was last recorded at 100,788 miles on 11 Nov 2021, 1,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,302 miles · 5 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,486 miles
Average per year
3,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 100,788 miles
  • 2020 – 99,302 miles
  • 2019 – 97,292 miles
  • 2018 – 93,858 miles
  • 2017 – 90,600 miles
  • 2016 – 86,443 miles
  • 2015 – 81,093 miles
  • 2014 – 78,405 miles
  • 2013 – 76,132 miles
  • 2012 – 72,873 miles
  • 2011 – 66,404 miles
  • 2010 – 64,932 miles
  • 2009 – 59,480 miles
  • 2008 – 54,291 miles
  • 2007 – 48,988 miles
  • 2006 – 43,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,788 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (slight) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryReverse light not working

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear diff oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,788 miles (+1,486)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,788 miles
    Test number
    575285705109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (slight) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  2. Pass99,302 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,302 miles
    Test number
    863246880294
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  3. Fail99,285 miles (+1,993)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,285 miles
    Test number
    968132041240
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  4. Pass97,292 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,292 miles
    Test number
    682283576432
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy near excessive. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail97,292 miles (+3,434)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,292 miles
    Test number
    976991941836
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy near excessive. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass93,858 miles (+230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,858 miles
    Test number
    563719144075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail93,628 miles (+3,028)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,628 miles
    Test number
    674036180832
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass90,600 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,600 miles
    Test number
    691813811569
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail90,594 miles (+4,151)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,594 miles
    Test number
    852709194207
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass86,443 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,443 miles
    Test number
    162841245946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,438 miles (+5,345)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,438 miles
    Test number
    314610421688
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass81,093 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,093 miles
    Test number
    692924730792
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edges

  13. Fail80,953 miles (+2,548)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,953 miles
    Test number
    389499241070
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edges

  14. Pass78,405 miles (+2,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,405 miles
    Test number
    249912854260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass76,132 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,132 miles
    Test number
    988060973291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail76,130 miles (+3,257)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,130 miles
    Test number
    749440573274
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass72,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    72,873 miles
    Test number
    719972072288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,873 miles (+6,469)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,873 miles
    Test number
    379382472407
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass66,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,404 miles
    Test number
    809749281075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,404 miles (+1,472)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,404 miles
    Test number
    535408081039
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass64,932 miles (+5,452)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,932 miles
    Test number
    954941710107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    59,480 miles
    Test number
    220427689006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,480 miles (+5,189)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,480 miles
    Test number
    150137589003
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass54,291 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,291 miles
    Test number
    114705478076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,988 miles (+5,246)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,988 miles
    Test number
    524522487007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCatyl convertor rattling
    • NoteOil leak n/s rear axle shaft seal
    • NoteWasher system leak

  26. Pass43,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,742 miles
    Test number
    102004086414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 SVK

Does S56 SVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S56 SVK expired on 10 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S56 SVK?
The MOT on S56 SVK expired on 10 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S56 SVK done?
S56 SVK was recorded at 100,788 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2021, an average of 3,649 miles a year.
Has S56 SVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 SVK has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S56 SVK 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 S56 SVK find?
S56 SVK passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2021 with 6 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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