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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S65 EWLMOT history

S65 EWL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
88,950 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 EWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S65 EWL was last recorded at 88,950 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2012: 49,084 miles, lower than 66,300 miles on 8 Mar 2011.

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
88,949 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,950 miles
  • 2025 – 88,880 miles
  • 2024 – 82,653 miles
  • 2023 – 77,733 miles
  • 2022 – 71,248 miles
  • 2021 – 62,361 miles
  • 2020 – 61,266 miles
  • 2019 – 59,951 miles
  • 2018 – 58,520 miles
  • 2017 – 56,588 miles
  • 2016 – 54,892 miles
  • 2015 – 53,340 miles
  • 2014 – 51,990 miles
  • 2013 – 50,802 miles
  • 2012 – 49,084 miles
  • 2011 – 66,300 miles
  • 2010 – 60,306 miles
  • 2009 – 58,577 miles
  • 2008 – 50,668 miles
  • 2007 – 37,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,950 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE SHOWS AGE RELATED CORROSION ALL OVER

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • OIL LEAK AROUND REAR DIFF, OUTPUT SHAFTS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,950 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    88,950 miles
    Test number
    316346640858
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail88,949 miles (+69)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,949 miles
    Test number
    568058467645
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,880 miles (+6,227)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    88,880 miles
    Test number
    953741921748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On LIMIT & CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass82,653 miles (+4,920)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,653 miles
    Test number
    483738230859
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE SHOWS AGE RELATED CORROSION ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp insecure
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK AROUND REAR DIFF, OUTPUT SHAFTS

  5. Pass77,733 miles (+6,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    77,733 miles
    Test number
    866822259404
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERSIDE SHOWS AGE RELATED CORROSION ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK AROUND REAR DIFF, OUTPUT SHAFTS
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALMOST TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass71,248 miles (+8,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,248 miles
    Test number
    278564136116
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear differential ( small )

  7. Pass62,361 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,361 miles
    Test number
    593521037272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,266 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,266 miles
    Test number
    180244852639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,951 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,951 miles
    Test number
    541806429434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,520 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,520 miles
    Test number
    456534929915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,588 miles (+1,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,588 miles
    Test number
    920098657248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass54,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,892 miles
    Test number
    314920579831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,892 miles (+1,552)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,892 miles
    Test number
    213555777705
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass53,340 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,340 miles
    Test number
    268163045005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,990 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,990 miles
    Test number
    625370954052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,802 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,802 miles
    Test number
    295568453058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,084 miles (-17,216)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,084 miles
    Test number
    178112772411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,300 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,300 miles
    Test number
    149757661479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs worn and pitted
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly perished
    • NoteSlight under body and exhaust corrosion

  19. Fail66,300 miles (+5,994)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,300 miles
    Test number
    398617461018
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront discs worn and pitted
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly perished
    • NoteSlight under body and exhaust corrosion

  20. Pass60,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,306 miles
    Test number
    594430850075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,306 miles (+1,729)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,306 miles
    Test number
    153768140407
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f wheel bearing noisy

  22. Pass58,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    58,577 miles
    Test number
    953450629056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,785 miles (+8,117)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,785 miles
    Test number
    583730729004
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f jacking point missing.

  24. Pass50,668 miles (+12,884)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,668 miles
    Test number
    642043248047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    37,784 miles
    Test number
    931361147067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S65 EWL

Does S65 EWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S65 EWL is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S65 EWL?
The MOT on S65 EWL is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S65 EWL done?
S65 EWL was recorded at 88,950 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 2,608 miles a year.
Has S65 EWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 EWL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S65 EWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S65 EWL find?
S65 EWL passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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