Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc
S74 OEOMOT history
S74 OEO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 63,529 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 63,529 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,431 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S74 OEO
- 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
- 28 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
S74 OEO was last recorded at 63,529 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 62,665 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 864 miles
- Average per year
- 1,431 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 63,529 miles
- 2025 – 62,665 miles
- 2024 – 61,892 miles
- 2023 – 55,191 miles
- 2022 – 53,264 miles
- 2021 – 52,568 miles
- 2020 – 51,694 miles
- 2019 – 51,667 miles
- 2016 – 51,168 miles
- 2015 – 50,771 miles
- 2014 – 49,560 miles
- 2013 – 49,160 miles
- 2012 – 48,817 miles
- 2011 – 47,707 miles
- 2010 – 46,864 miles
- 2009 – 44,795 miles
- 2008 – 41,795 miles
- 2007 – 38,945 miles
- 2006 – 35,470 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail63,529 miles
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low N/s Front (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working N/s Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play N/s Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s Front Bumper Insecure
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (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.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013
Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear ( Suspension Arms )
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/s Front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Inner Edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail63,529 miles (+864)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,529 miles
- Test number
- 680526530069
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low N/s Front (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working N/s Rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play N/s Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s Front Bumper Insecure
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass62,665 miles (+773)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 62,665 miles
- Test number
- 746785370030
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear ( Suspension Arms ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play N/s Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass61,892 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 61,892 miles
- Test number
- 209115857152
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail61,892 miles (+6,701)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,892 miles
- Test number
- 576305002509
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass55,191 miles (+1,927)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 55,191 miles
- Test number
- 665227651538
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear ( Suspension Arms ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play N/s Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass53,264 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 53,264 miles
- Test number
- 359146407685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,230 miles (+662)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,230 miles
- Test number
- 175826867941
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass52,568 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 52,568 miles
- Test number
- 886701583633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,528 miles (+834)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,528 miles
- Test number
- 253916940210
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass51,694 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 51,694 miles
- Test number
- 488951411461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,683 miles (+16)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,683 miles
- Test number
- 164379952444
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (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))
Pass51,667 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 51,667 miles
- Test number
- 942461199865
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail51,667 miles (+499)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,667 miles
- Test number
- 117503298008
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass51,168 miles (+117)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 51,168 miles
- Test number
- 969177338683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,051 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2017
- Odometer
- 51,051 miles
- Test number
- 308804423699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,051 miles (+280)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,051 miles
- Test number
- 929706136766
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass50,771 miles (+1,211)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 50,771 miles
- Test number
- 377812325468
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front body stress rods corroded but affecting steering brakes or suspension
Pass49,560 miles (+400)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 49,560 miles
- Test number
- 598831834225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 49,160 miles
- Test number
- 567740803291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,160 miles (+343)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,160 miles
- Test number
- 709269693108
- FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass48,817 miles (+1,110)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 48,817 miles
- Test number
- 197368892155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass47,707 miles (+843)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 47,707 miles
- Test number
- 967489191169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,864 miles (+2,069)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 46,864 miles
- Test number
- 390829500415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,795 miles (+3,000)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 44,795 miles
- Test number
- 694887219297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,795 miles (+2,850)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 41,795 miles
- Test number
- 403649918273
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass38,945 miles (+3,475)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 38,945 miles
- Test number
- 371512837267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,470 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 35,470 miles
- Test number
- 371743136436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S74 OEO
- Does S74 OEO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S74 OEO expired on 15 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S74 OEO?
- The MOT on S74 OEO expired on 15 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S74 OEO done?
- S74 OEO was recorded at 63,529 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 1,431 miles a year.
- Has S74 OEO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S74 OEO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S74 OEO 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 S74 OEO find?
- S74 OEO failed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: headlamp aim too low n/s front; headlamp lens seriously defective n/s + o/s front; stop lamp(s) not working n/s rear, and 4 more.
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