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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,295 cc

S65 AAOMOT history

S65 AAO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 76,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2024
Mileage
76,810 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 AAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S65 AAO was last recorded at 76,810 miles on 17 Feb 2023, 111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,699 miles · 24 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
111 miles
Average per year
1,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 76,810 miles
  • 2022 – 76,699 miles
  • 2021 – 75,893 miles
  • 2020 – 75,190 miles
  • 2019 – 74,193 miles
  • 2018 – 72,959 miles
  • 2017 – 72,032 miles
  • 2016 – 70,397 miles
  • 2015 – 68,408 miles
  • 2014 – 64,226 miles
  • 2013 – 62,716 miles
  • 2012 – 61,218 miles
  • 2011 – 59,561 miles
  • 2010 – 57,761 miles
  • 2009 – 55,428 miles
  • 2008 – 52,910 miles
  • 2006 – 48,680 miles
  • 2005 – 45,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,810 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,810 miles (+111)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,810 miles
    Test number
    518342864184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail76,699 miles (+806)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,699 miles
    Test number
    371227844954
    • DangerousOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass75,893 miles (+703)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,893 miles
    Test number
    220210194902
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass75,190 miles (+997)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,190 miles
    Test number
    358470357534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass74,193 miles (+1,234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,193 miles
    Test number
    830082122783
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVarious rear suspension components badly corroded

  6. Pass72,959 miles (+927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,959 miles
    Test number
    512966356951
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass72,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,032 miles
    Test number
    745714826936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBattery loose

  8. Fail72,032 miles (+1,635)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,032 miles
    Test number
    603358605709
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBattery loose

  9. Pass70,397 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,397 miles
    Test number
    233186619894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,408 miles (+4,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,408 miles
    Test number
    705888291956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass64,226 miles (+1,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,226 miles
    Test number
    345645434121
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass62,716 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,716 miles
    Test number
    386505133152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,218 miles (+1,657)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,218 miles
    Test number
    236346632454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass59,561 miles (+1,800)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,561 miles
    Test number
    567578911111
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEarth strap on exhaust broken
    • NoteRear mudguard insecure

  15. Pass57,761 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,761 miles
    Test number
    844767930105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,428 miles (+2,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,428 miles
    Test number
    941125639198
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass52,910 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,910 miles
    Test number
    372733238145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,680 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,680 miles
    Test number
    354144986417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    45,464 miles
    Test number
    344023615420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S65 AAO

Does S65 AAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S65 AAO expired on 16 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S65 AAO?
The MOT on S65 AAO expired on 16 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S65 AAO done?
S65 AAO was recorded at 76,810 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 1,786 miles a year.
Has S65 AAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 AAO has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S65 AAO 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 S65 AAO find?
S65 AAO passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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