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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,300 cc

S760 VATMOT history

S760 VAT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 3 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 35,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
35,664 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S760 VAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S760 VAT was last recorded at 35,664 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,072 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
592 miles
Average per year
1,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,664 miles
  • 2025 – 35,072 miles
  • 2024 – 34,447 miles
  • 2023 – 33,735 miles
  • 2022 – 32,730 miles
  • 2021 – 32,009 miles
  • 2019 – 30,839 miles
  • 2018 – 29,554 miles
  • 2017 – 28,394 miles
  • 2016 – 28,150 miles
  • 2015 – 27,526 miles
  • 2014 – 26,187 miles
  • 2013 – 24,342 miles
  • 2012 – 23,652 miles
  • 2011 – 22,796 miles
  • 2010 – 21,393 miles
  • 2009 – 19,926 miles
  • 2008 – 18,235 miles
  • 2007 – 16,983 miles
  • 2006 – 14,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,664 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,664 miles (+592)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    35,664 miles
    Test number
    956181621216
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass35,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    35,072 miles
    Test number
    119155674133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail35,072 miles (+625)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,072 miles
    Test number
    125862905750
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass34,447 miles (+712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    34,447 miles
    Test number
    988818321693
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded

  5. Pass33,735 miles (+1,005)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    33,735 miles
    Test number
    568156523696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass32,730 miles (+721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    32,730 miles
    Test number
    116782313581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass32,009 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    32,009 miles
    Test number
    163950774897
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail32,009 miles (+1,170)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,009 miles
    Test number
    495425922282
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass30,839 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,839 miles
    Test number
    631023313455
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail30,839 miles (+1,285)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,839 miles
    Test number
    474076851378
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass29,554 miles (+1,160)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    29,554 miles
    Test number
    697250891391
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass28,394 miles (+244)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    28,394 miles
    Test number
    137390997073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,150 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,150 miles
    Test number
    368676077079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,526 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,526 miles
    Test number
    216053985100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,187 miles (+1,845)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    26,187 miles
    Test number
    115608374111
    • NoteFront tyres perishing

  16. Fail24,342 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,342 miles
    Test number
    387379583102
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass24,342 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    24,342 miles
    Test number
    918279883111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,652 miles (+856)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,652 miles
    Test number
    805657282131
    • NoteBattery is unscure, Battery Tray Heavily Corroded.

  19. Fail22,796 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,796 miles
    Test number
    405686881174
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass22,796 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,796 miles
    Test number
    437096181180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,393 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,393 miles
    Test number
    872837380129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,926 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    19,926 miles
    Test number
    210174699175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,235 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    18,235 miles
    Test number
    261653008218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,983 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    16,983 miles
    Test number
    423311627227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,658 miles
    Test number
    790263416299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S760 VAT

Does S760 VAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S760 VAT is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S760 VAT?
The MOT on S760 VAT is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S760 VAT done?
S760 VAT was recorded at 35,664 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 1,080 miles a year.
Has S760 VAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S760 VAT has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S760 VAT 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 S760 VAT find?
S760 VAT passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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