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Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S712 EWHMOT history

S712 EWH is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 95,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2023
Mileage
95,801 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S712 EWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
15 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S712 EWH was last recorded at 95,801 miles on 28 Jul 2022, 345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2015: 9,426 miles, lower than 93,253 miles on 3 Jun 2014.
  • 25 Apr 2019: 95,246 miles, lower than 98,259 miles on 1 May 2018.

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
95,456 miles · 23 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
345 miles
Average per year
2,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,801 miles
  • 2021 – 95,456 miles
  • 2019 – 95,246 miles
  • 2018 – 98,259 miles
  • 2017 – 94,783 miles
  • 2015 – 9,426 miles
  • 2014 – 93,253 miles
  • 2013 – 91,647 miles
  • 2012 – 86,084 miles
  • 2011 – 80,841 miles
  • 2010 – 77,667 miles
  • 2009 – 67,946 miles
  • 2008 – 63,601 miles
  • 2007 – 57,001 miles
  • 2006 – 50,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,801 miles
  • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre on limit-

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,801 miles (+345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,801 miles
    Test number
    365019845126
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre on limit-
  2. Pass95,456 miles (+210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,456 miles
    Test number
    289878332406
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered by substance-both rear tyres on limit-both freont anti roll bar d bushes have slight play
  3. Pass95,246 miles (-3,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,246 miles
    Test number
    789974440402
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar d bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass98,259 miles (+3,476)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,259 miles
    Test number
    246997957862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,783 miles (+85,357)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,783 miles
    Test number
    683577405119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass9,426 miles (-83,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    9,426 miles
    Test number
    239528105223
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Pass93,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    93,253 miles
    Test number
    937034754107
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Fail93,253 miles (+1,606)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,253 miles
    Test number
    717144454164
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  9. Pass91,647 miles (+5,563)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    91,647 miles
    Test number
    928749103081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    86,084 miles
    Test number
    287580522036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,084 miles (+5,243)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,084 miles
    Test number
    949939012068
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteFront fog lights inop
  12. Pass80,841 miles (+3,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    80,841 miles
    Test number
    206015721033
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass77,667 miles (+197)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,667 miles
    Test number
    501584910199
    • NoteO/s/f flasher bulb slightly faded
    • NoteO/s/r side light dim
    • NoteRear brake pads worn
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
  14. Fail77,470 miles (+9,524)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,470 miles
    Test number
    543857200196
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass67,946 miles (+4,345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,946 miles
    Test number
    220613919443
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass63,601 miles (+6,600)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,601 miles
    Test number
    353584388115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,001 miles (+6,919)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,001 miles
    Test number
    893305587150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,082 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    50,082 miles
    Test number
    691016276039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about S712 EWH

Does S712 EWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S712 EWH expired on 27 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S712 EWH?
The MOT on S712 EWH expired on 27 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S712 EWH done?
S712 EWH was recorded at 95,801 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2022, an average of 2,794 miles a year.
Has S712 EWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S712 EWH has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on S712 EWH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S712 EWH find?
S712 EWH passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: n/s/r tyre on limit-.

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