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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

S72 MRFMOT history

S72 MRF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
142,176 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S72 MRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S72 MRF was last recorded at 142,176 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,815 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,361 miles
Average per year
3,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,176 miles
  • 2025 – 140,815 miles
  • 2024 – 136,794 miles
  • 2023 – 129,324 miles
  • 2022 – 124,419 miles
  • 2020 – 122,648 miles
  • 2019 – 119,480 miles
  • 2017 – 118,238 miles
  • 2016 – 116,567 miles
  • 2014 – 114,283 miles
  • 2013 – 110,102 miles
  • 2012 – 106,817 miles
  • 2011 – 102,508 miles
  • 2010 – 99,836 miles
  • 2009 – 96,765 miles
  • 2008 – 84,310 miles
  • 2007 – 76,123 miles
  • 2006 – 68,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,176 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUNDER VEHICLE CORRODED ( BODY , SUSPENSION ETC )

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.

  • UNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear boot strut faulty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • All 4 tyres slightly cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Bonett stay not effective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,176 miles (+1,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    142,176 miles
    Test number
    667004457186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUNDER VEHICLE CORRODED ( BODY , SUSPENSION ETC )

  2. Pass140,815 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,815 miles
    Test number
    202143239648
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

  3. Fail140,815 miles (+4,021)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,815 miles
    Test number
    514504820120
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

  4. Pass136,794 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    136,794 miles
    Test number
    167876302112
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

  5. Fail136,794 miles (+7,470)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,794 miles
    Test number
    384498287645
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

  6. Pass129,324 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,324 miles
    Test number
    210709625950
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

  7. Fail129,324 miles (+4,905)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,324 miles
    Test number
    273565915344
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS / SILL COVERS FITTED

  8. Pass124,419 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,419 miles
    Test number
    915831853649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,648 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    122,648 miles
    Test number
    374060045801
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail122,648 miles (+3,168)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,648 miles
    Test number
    505121055066
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass119,480 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,480 miles
    Test number
    771819606852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,479 miles (+1,241)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,479 miles
    Test number
    674697154061
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass118,238 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,238 miles
    Test number
    187334610661
    • AdvisoryRear boot strut faulty
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryBonett stay not effective
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing showing corrostion

  14. Fail118,236 miles (+1,669)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,236 miles
    Test number
    378899828996
    • FailureCentral Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear boot strut faulty
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres slightly cracking
    • AdvisoryBonett stay not effective
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing showing corrostion

  15. Pass116,567 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,567 miles
    Test number
    233322568893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,283 miles (+4,181)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    114,283 miles
    Test number
    516348414246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,102 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,102 miles
    Test number
    377879213225
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass110,102 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    110,102 miles
    Test number
    517839113206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass106,817 miles (+27)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    106,817 miles
    Test number
    358735912267
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing signs of age on outer walls
    • NoteExhaust mounting missing but system still adequetley supported

  20. Fail106,790 miles (+4,282)1 dangerous1 failure2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,790 miles
    Test number
    987373712252
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres showing signs of age on outer walls
    • NoteExhaust mounting missing but system still adequetley supported

  21. Pass102,508 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    102,508 miles
    Test number
    766058271112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,836 miles (+3,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    99,836 miles
    Test number
    151067090102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass96,765 miles (+4,102)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,765 miles
    Test number
    553643209252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass92,663 miles (+8,353)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    92,663 miles
    Test number
    631477209072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,310 miles (+8,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    84,310 miles
    Test number
    661667218058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass76,123 miles (+7,344)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    76,123 miles
    Test number
    163478017403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass68,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    68,779 miles
    Test number
    923519616000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S72 MRF

Does S72 MRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S72 MRF is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S72 MRF?
The MOT on S72 MRF is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S72 MRF done?
S72 MRF was recorded at 142,176 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 3,666 miles a year.
Has S72 MRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S72 MRF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S72 MRF 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 S72 MRF find?
S72 MRF passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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