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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S65 BPAMOT history

S65 BPA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 84,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,286 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 BPA
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S65 BPA was last recorded at 84,286 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 May 2025: 84,120 miles, lower than 84,121 miles on 25 Apr 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,120 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
166 miles
Average per year
2,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,286 miles
  • 2025 – 84,120 miles
  • 2024 – 83,900 miles
  • 2023 – 83,428 miles
  • 2022 – 82,733 miles
  • 2021 – 82,470 miles
  • 2019 – 81,734 miles
  • 2018 – 81,155 miles
  • 2017 – 80,784 miles
  • 2016 – 78,493 miles
  • 2015 – 77,424 miles
  • 2014 – 74,529 miles
  • 2013 – 70,544 miles
  • 2012 – 68,825 miles
  • 2011 – 67,669 miles
  • 2009 – 63,900 miles
  • 2008 – 49,733 miles
  • 2007 – 46,243 miles
  • 2006 – 41,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,286 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,286 miles
    Test number
    253636127647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,286 miles (+166)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,286 miles
    Test number
    214479782299
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view fitted back into pos (3.3 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass84,120 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,120 miles
    Test number
    323927632294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components surface rust

  4. Fail84,120 miles (-1)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,120 miles
    Test number
    551834147369
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd lamp (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail84,121 miles (+221)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,121 miles
    Test number
    641815490561
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect unit contains moisture (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,900 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    83,900 miles
    Test number
    981668750305
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail83,888 miles (+460)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,888 miles
    Test number
    148007469634
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass83,428 miles (+2)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,428 miles
    Test number
    762601511791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail83,426 miles (+693)5 major17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,426 miles
    Test number
    427998621057
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rust (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass82,733 miles (+263)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,733 miles
    Test number
    659330886051
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear subframes corroding-rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 rusty-corroding (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various areas around front & rear subframes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass82,470 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,470 miles
    Test number
    922272843346
    • AdvisoryAreas of floor corroding
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear subframes corroding
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shocks corroding (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail82,470 miles (+736)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,470 miles
    Test number
    515526275208
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAreas of floor corroding
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear subframes corroding
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shocks corroding (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass81,734 miles (+579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,734 miles
    Test number
    344923635478
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass81,155 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,155 miles
    Test number
    816260062616
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc,s rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shocks rusty (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Fail81,155 miles (+371)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,155 miles
    Test number
    255233856836
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc,s rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All shocks rusty (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Pass80,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,784 miles
    Test number
    931016080877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Fail80,784 miles (+2,291)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,784 miles
    Test number
    637289143056
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Pass78,493 miles (+1,069)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,493 miles
    Test number
    595969861213
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on brake pipes running from front to rear

  19. Pass77,424 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    77,424 miles
    Test number
    259322105229
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteNearside screen washer ineffective

  20. Fail77,424 miles (+2,895)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,424 miles
    Test number
    925852705289
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteNearside screen washer ineffective

  21. Pass74,529 miles (+3,985)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,529 miles
    Test number
    917641814205
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass70,544 miles (+1,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,544 miles
    Test number
    516366173152
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass68,825 miles (+1,156)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,825 miles
    Test number
    395573472142
    • NoteO/S/F fog lamp not working

  24. Pass67,669 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    67,669 miles
    Test number
    486786391132
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/S/F fog lamp in-op
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail67,669 miles (+3,769)1 failure1 repaired7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,669 miles
    Test number
    988756581102
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth pipes to transmission badly corroded
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteO/S/F fog lamp in-op
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass63,900 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,900 miles
    Test number
    183776819231
    • NoteNear and offside transmission pipes corroded.
    • NoteRear registration plate 3D font.
    • NoteScreen wash low.
    • NoteSteering damper oil misting.

  27. Fail63,900 miles (+14,167)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,900 miles
    Test number
    530216219265
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNear and offside transmission pipes corroded.
    • NoteRear registration plate 3D font.
    • NoteScreen wash low.
    • NoteSteering damper oil misting.

  28. Pass49,733 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,733 miles
    Test number
    161800508212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass46,243 miles (+5,033)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,243 miles
    Test number
    664958417215
    • NoteFront under tray is fitted

  30. Pass41,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,210 miles
    Test number
    153584896146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S65 BPA

Does S65 BPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S65 BPA is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S65 BPA?
The MOT on S65 BPA is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S65 BPA done?
S65 BPA was recorded at 84,286 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,153 miles a year.
Has S65 BPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 BPA has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S65 BPA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 May 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S65 BPA find?
S65 BPA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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