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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S61 BKNMOT history

S61 BKN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2025
Mileage
123,293 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 BKN
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
7 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 BKN was last recorded at 123,293 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,275 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
4,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,293 miles
  • 2023 – 123,113 miles
  • 2022 – 122,851 miles
  • 2021 – 122,527 miles
  • 2020 – 122,156 miles
  • 2019 – 121,525 miles
  • 2018 – 119,945 miles
  • 2017 – 116,771 miles
  • 2016 – 115,049 miles
  • 2015 – 112,746 miles
  • 2014 – 109,080 miles
  • 2013 – 103,950 miles
  • 2012 – 102,923 miles
  • 2011 – 91,921 miles
  • 2010 – 83,654 miles
  • 2009 – 78,687 miles
  • 2008 – 74,524 miles
  • 2007 – 65,701 miles
  • 2006 – 47,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,293 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,293 miles (+18)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,293 miles
    Test number
    601414597056
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail123,275 miles (+162)1 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,275 miles
    Test number
    909209369971
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass123,113 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    123,113 miles
    Test number
    535652721299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,851 miles (+324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,851 miles
    Test number
    437358338233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass122,527 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,527 miles
    Test number
    816254304272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,156 miles (+631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,156 miles
    Test number
    713522535085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,525 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,525 miles
    Test number
    463502012733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,945 miles (+3,174)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,945 miles
    Test number
    478107932957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,771 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    116,771 miles
    Test number
    589880547145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,049 miles (+2,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,049 miles
    Test number
    332723522191
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass112,746 miles (+3,666)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    112,746 miles
    Test number
    738889415195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,080 miles (+5,130)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,080 miles
    Test number
    349608314107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,950 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,950 miles
    Test number
    939202313198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,923 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,923 miles
    Test number
    727889112171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,911 miles (+10,990)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,911 miles
    Test number
    876157612106
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass91,921 miles (+8,267)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,921 miles
    Test number
    357900711151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,654 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,654 miles
    Test number
    294931310442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,687 miles (+4,163)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,687 miles
    Test number
    491052719130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,524 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    74,524 miles
    Test number
    502946218155
    • NoteRear axle oil leak
    • NoteSmall stone chip in windscreen
    • NoteSurface rust on exhaust

  20. Pass74,524 miles (+8,823)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    74,524 miles
    Test number
    591955308128
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
    • NoteRear pads starting to wear low
    • NoteSurface rust on exaust

  21. Pass65,701 miles (+18,206)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,701 miles
    Test number
    820480077125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  22. Pass47,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,495 miles
    Test number
    751906166160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S61 BKN

Does S61 BKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S61 BKN expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S61 BKN?
The MOT on S61 BKN expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S61 BKN done?
S61 BKN was recorded at 123,293 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 4,128 miles a year.
Has S61 BKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 BKN has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S61 BKN 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 S61 BKN find?
S61 BKN passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 4 more.

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