Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc
S712 SVKMOT history
S712 SVK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,769 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 152,769 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,399 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S712 SVK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,298 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 14 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S712 SVK was last recorded at 152,769 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 152,726 miles · 6 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 43 miles
- Average per year
- 4,399 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 152,769 miles
- 2023 – 148,871 miles
- 2022 – 148,829 miles
- 2021 – 145,790 miles
- 2020 – 143,465 miles
- 2019 – 140,772 miles
- 2018 – 139,078 miles
- 2012 – 134,686 miles
- 2011 – 123,981 miles
- 2010 – 110,314 miles
- 2009 – 97,677 miles
- 2008 – 88,797 miles
- 2006 – 75,781 miles
- 2005 – 65,448 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,769 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
All direction indicators not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Hazard warning switch inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Both steering drag link ends worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
19 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,769 miles (+43)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 152,769 miles
- Test number
- 856248502811
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail152,726 miles (+3,855)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,726 miles
- Test number
- 170782649181
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass148,871 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 148,871 miles
- Test number
- 315896277004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,829 miles (+3,039)3 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,829 miles
- Test number
- 968982236674
- DangerousNearside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired inner wing (6.2.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering spring hanger (6.2.1 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass145,790 miles (+2,325)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 145,790 miles
- Test number
- 714887781412
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass143,465 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 143,465 miles
- Test number
- 628835450155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail143,464 miles (+2,692)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,464 miles
- Test number
- 403401422806
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass140,772 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 140,772 miles
- Test number
- 273053490461
- AdvisoryBoth steering drag link ends worn
Fail140,771 miles (+1,693)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,771 miles
- Test number
- 101990515678
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/f (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth steering drag link ends worn
Pass139,078 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 139,078 miles
- Test number
- 305057138624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,073 miles (+4,387)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,073 miles
- Test number
- 258823302575
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass134,686 miles (+10,705)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 134,686 miles
- Test number
- 306241982197
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass123,981 miles (+13,667)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 123,981 miles
- Test number
- 969546261048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass110,314 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 110,314 miles
- Test number
- 292215120040
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteAdvise oil leak on diff
Fail110,314 miles (+12,637)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,314 miles
- Test number
- 134795420432
- DangerousSteering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteAdvise oil leak on diff
Pass97,677 miles (+8,880)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 97,677 miles
- Test number
- 331257409088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,797 miles (+13,016)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 88,797 miles
- Test number
- 972279408051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,781 miles (+10,333)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 75,781 miles
- Test number
- 513317146366
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass65,448 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 65,448 miles
- Test number
- 490136035409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S712 SVK
- Does S712 SVK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S712 SVK expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S712 SVK?
- The MOT on S712 SVK expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S712 SVK done?
- S712 SVK was recorded at 152,769 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 4,399 miles a year.
- Has S712 SVK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S712 SVK has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on S712 SVK 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 S712 SVK find?
- S712 SVK passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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