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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

S57 KGXMOT history

S57 KGX is a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 66,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
66,711 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S57 KGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S57 KGX was last recorded at 66,711 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,000 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
711 miles
Average per year
2,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,711 miles
  • 2025 – 66,000 miles
  • 2024 – 65,461 miles
  • 2023 – 65,063 miles
  • 2022 – 64,922 miles
  • 2021 – 64,377 miles
  • 2020 – 64,363 miles
  • 2019 – 63,879 miles
  • 2018 – 63,877 miles
  • 2017 – 63,812 miles
  • 2016 – 63,298 miles
  • 2015 – 62,404 miles
  • 2014 – 60,591 miles
  • 2013 – 57,548 miles
  • 2012 – 52,870 miles
  • 2011 – 48,246 miles
  • 2010 – 40,129 miles
  • 2009 – 35,808 miles
  • 2008 – 29,527 miles
  • 2007 – 25,380 miles
  • 2006 – 20,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,711 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to visible part of arm, but covered so can't tell condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to visible part of arm, but covered so can't tell condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,711 miles (+711)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    66,711 miles
    Test number
    432833819627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to visible part of arm, but covered so can't tell condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to visible part of arm, but covered so can't tell condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass66,000 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    66,000 miles
    Test number
    593126593139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    65,461 miles
    Test number
    709040787208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail65,461 miles (+398)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,461 miles
    Test number
    500273510128
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass65,063 miles (+141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    65,063 miles
    Test number
    111021192299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass64,922 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,922 miles
    Test number
    333368767095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,921 miles (+35)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,921 miles
    Test number
    652181308156
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail64,886 miles (+509)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,886 miles
    Test number
    329031967011
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Beside exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front join at engine - Bolt corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass64,377 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,377 miles
    Test number
    787927693497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,363 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,363 miles
    Test number
    117659031968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,879 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,879 miles
    Test number
    533472858878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,877 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,877 miles
    Test number
    811833390327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,812 miles (+514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,812 miles
    Test number
    966555595786
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust down pipe flange bolt heavily corroded

  14. Pass63,298 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,298 miles
    Test number
    100908700852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,404 miles (+1,813)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,404 miles
    Test number
    809483925282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,591 miles (+3,043)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,591 miles
    Test number
    806524304293
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight play in o/s and n/s steering arms

  17. Pass57,548 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,548 miles
    Test number
    989940413225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,870 miles (+4,624)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,870 miles
    Test number
    617686802280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,246 miles (+8,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,246 miles
    Test number
    347482701444
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass40,129 miles (+4,321)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,129 miles
    Test number
    380677500233
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  21. Pass35,808 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,808 miles
    Test number
    872830219217
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  22. Fail35,807 miles (+6,280)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,807 miles
    Test number
    620550319221
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  23. Pass29,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,527 miles
    Test number
    854844508275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,527 miles (+4,147)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,527 miles
    Test number
    972214308242
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass25,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,380 miles
    Test number
    940161517226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,380 miles (+5,088)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,380 miles
    Test number
    933151917247
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  27. Pass20,292 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,292 miles
    Test number
    200903516266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,054 miles
    Test number
    842723676081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S57 KGX

Does S57 KGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S57 KGX is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S57 KGX?
The MOT on S57 KGX is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S57 KGX done?
S57 KGX was recorded at 66,711 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 2,275 miles a year.
Has S57 KGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S57 KGX has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S57 KGX 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 S57 KGX find?
S57 KGX passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 13 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded and greased; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 10 more.

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