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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,295 cc

S62 SLKMOT history

S62 SLK is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 13 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2023
Mileage
100,067 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S62 SLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
13 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S62 SLK was last recorded at 100,067 miles on 1 Oct 2022, 460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,607 miles · 12 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
460 miles
Average per year
3,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,067 miles
  • 2021 – 99,607 miles
  • 2020 – 95,982 miles
  • 2018 – 92,815 miles
  • 2017 – 81,603 miles
  • 2016 – 64,550 miles
  • 2015 – 64,392 miles
  • 2014 – 61,082 miles
  • 2013 – 58,374 miles
  • 2012 – 55,644 miles
  • 2011 – 55,047 miles
  • 2010 – 54,089 miles
  • 2009 – 52,244 miles
  • 2008 – 49,670 miles
  • 2007 – 46,199 miles
  • 2006 – 42,757 miles
  • 2005 – 38,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,067 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Suspension arms have plastic covers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,067 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,067 miles
    Test number
    833243737857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,607 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,607 miles
    Test number
    890866389108
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play inner track control arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail99,606 miles (+3,624)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,606 miles
    Test number
    492493694785
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking at rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner edge o/s/f tyre bald and near to limit, step tyre
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre just on limit
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre inner side wall splitting and has slight damage to outer wall
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms have plastic covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass95,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    95,982 miles
    Test number
    889913947088
    • AdvisorySuspension arms have plastic covers

  5. Fail95,982 miles (+3,167)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,982 miles
    Test number
    336170274382
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s side repeater starting to show white light
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking
    • AdvisorySuspension arms have plastic covers

  6. Pass92,815 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    92,815 miles
    Test number
    705079468549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted

  7. Fail92,815 miles (+11,212)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,815 miles
    Test number
    550945262422
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Pad warning lamp illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted

  8. Pass81,603 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    81,603 miles
    Test number
    326998454691
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight play on both front hubs

  9. Fail81,603 miles (+17,053)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,603 miles
    Test number
    831631721396
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight play on both front hubs

  10. Pass64,550 miles (+158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,550 miles
    Test number
    198628911371
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inside edges
    • 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)

  11. Pass64,392 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,392 miles
    Test number
    617424495149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,082 miles (+2,708)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,082 miles
    Test number
    125646094151
    • NoteExhaust bkts have been repaired

  13. Pass58,374 miles (+2,730)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,374 miles
    Test number
    157983393194
    • NoteMiddle exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

  14. Pass55,644 miles (+597)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,644 miles
    Test number
    349195002456
    • NoteUnable to see lower part of n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs

  15. Pass55,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,047 miles
    Test number
    499382891115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,047 miles (+958)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,047 miles
    Test number
    146202791147
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  17. Pass54,089 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,089 miles
    Test number
    464423590177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail54,088 miles (+1,844)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,088 miles
    Test number
    622063190173
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass52,244 miles (+2,574)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,244 miles
    Test number
    473795599169
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion
    • NoteRear brake pipes covered in grease

  20. Pass49,670 miles (+3,471)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,670 miles
    Test number
    454897798182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,199 miles (+3,442)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    46,199 miles
    Test number
    244313697155
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass42,757 miles (+4,415)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,757 miles
    Test number
    143664786173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    38,342 miles
    Test number
    812536885116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S62 SLK

Does S62 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S62 SLK expired on 30 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S62 SLK?
The MOT on S62 SLK expired on 30 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S62 SLK done?
S62 SLK was recorded at 100,067 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2022, an average of 3,580 miles a year.
Has S62 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S62 SLK has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on S62 SLK 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 S62 SLK find?
S62 SLK passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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