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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S751 HGXMOT history

S751 HGX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2024
Mileage
150,096 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S751 HGX
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 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S751 HGX was last recorded at 150,096 miles on 8 Jun 2023, 186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,910 miles · 31 May 2023
Between the last two tests
186 miles
Average per year
5,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 150,096 miles
  • 2022 – 137,534 miles
  • 2021 – 118,666 miles
  • 2019 – 100,603 miles
  • 2018 – 100,382 miles
  • 2017 – 99,593 miles
  • 2016 – 97,179 miles
  • 2015 – 92,507 miles
  • 2014 – 87,726 miles
  • 2013 – 86,876 miles
  • 2012 – 85,836 miles
  • 2011 – 83,670 miles
  • 2010 – 81,243 miles
  • 2009 – 76,168 miles
  • 2008 – 71,851 miles
  • 2007 – 65,909 miles
  • 2006 – 55,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,096 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front dash loose and parts missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,096 miles (+186)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    150,096 miles
    Test number
    908189696783
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail149,910 miles (+12,376)1 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,910 miles
    Test number
    748270694823
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass137,534 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    137,534 miles
    Test number
    532865496660
    • AdvisoryFront dash loose and parts missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail137,534 miles (+18,868)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,534 miles
    Test number
    372137995200
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront dash loose and parts missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,666 miles (+57)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,666 miles
    Test number
    559669314673
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroded

  6. Fail118,609 miles (+18,006)2 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,609 miles
    Test number
    261258409412
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroded

  7. Pass100,603 miles (+221)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,603 miles
    Test number
    391168822563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement transverse rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement transverse rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass100,382 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,382 miles
    Test number
    103699567646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail100,382 miles (+789)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,382 miles
    Test number
    190204658098
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass99,593 miles (+2,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,593 miles
    Test number
    681826396964
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Various area's of various pipes have some corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass97,179 miles (+4,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,179 miles
    Test number
    495203520853
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake made minimum requirement

  12. Pass92,507 miles (+4,781)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,507 miles
    Test number
    136841505250
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass87,726 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    87,726 miles
    Test number
    816561314269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,876 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    86,876 miles
    Test number
    778679223032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,836 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,836 miles
    Test number
    117583822058
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass85,836 miles (+2,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    85,836 miles
    Test number
    425733522090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass83,670 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,670 miles
    Test number
    547904331060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail83,670 miles (+2,427)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,670 miles
    Test number
    967084631024
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass81,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    81,243 miles
    Test number
    154964850400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,243 miles (+5,075)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,243 miles
    Test number
    814324050038
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass76,168 miles (+4,317)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,168 miles
    Test number
    394608479039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass71,851 miles (+5,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,851 miles
    Test number
    893925698010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass65,909 miles (+9,912)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    65,909 miles
    Test number
    743883207176
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass55,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,997 miles
    Test number
    480149806196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S751 HGX

Does S751 HGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S751 HGX expired on 15 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S751 HGX?
The MOT on S751 HGX expired on 15 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S751 HGX done?
S751 HGX was recorded at 150,096 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2023, an average of 5,491 miles a year.
Has S751 HGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S751 HGX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S751 HGX 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 S751 HGX find?
S751 HGX passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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