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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S789 ERCMOT history

S789 ERC is a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2025
Mileage
116,425 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S789 ERC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S789 ERC was last recorded at 116,425 miles on 26 Mar 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,421 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 116,425 miles
  • 2023 – 115,391 miles
  • 2022 – 114,916 miles
  • 2021 – 113,912 miles
  • 2020 – 113,346 miles
  • 2018 – 113,300 miles
  • 2017 – 112,707 miles
  • 2016 – 112,031 miles
  • 2014 – 111,872 miles
  • 2013 – 109,587 miles
  • 2011 – 102,439 miles
  • 2010 – 95,557 miles
  • 2009 – 86,576 miles
  • 2008 – 81,396 miles
  • 2007 – 75,526 miles
  • 2006 – 71,589 miles
  • 2005 – 67,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,425 miles
  • AdvisorySlight play in both front track rod ends + both rear arms bushes deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,425 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,425 miles
    Test number
    674877380505
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front track rod ends + both rear arms bushes deteriorated

  2. Fail116,421 miles (+1,030)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,421 miles
    Test number
    358482396828
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front track rod ends + both rear arms bushes deteriorated

  3. Pass115,391 miles (+475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,391 miles
    Test number
    433270320679
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass114,916 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,916 miles
    Test number
    633679057743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,912 miles (+566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    113,912 miles
    Test number
    237042484680
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear coroded (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corrosion

  6. Pass113,346 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,346 miles
    Test number
    431651932091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass113,300 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,300 miles
    Test number
    612717480400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,707 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,707 miles
    Test number
    981898796322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,706 miles (+675)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,706 miles
    Test number
    478329650693
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to engine misfire (7.3.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger broken but system still adequately supported

  10. Pass112,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,031 miles
    Test number
    329683615850
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perrished and low tread
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail112,031 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,031 miles
    Test number
    383001421082
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perrished and low tread
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail112,031 miles (+159)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,031 miles
    Test number
    636898027746
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perrished

  13. Pass111,872 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    111,872 miles
    Test number
    649269824385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s door card missing

  14. Fail111,872 miles (+2,285)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,872 miles
    Test number
    428629324453
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s door card missing

  15. Pass109,587 miles (+7,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    109,587 miles
    Test number
    608985603340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass102,439 miles (+6,882)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    102,439 miles
    Test number
    485186531481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAsr light is on

  17. Pass95,557 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    95,557 miles
    Test number
    434995030432
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread low.

  18. Fail95,557 miles (+8,981)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,557 miles
    Test number
    773674230320
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread low.

  19. Pass86,576 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    86,576 miles
    Test number
    504705839382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,566 miles (+5,170)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,566 miles
    Test number
    682004239318
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMajor diff oil leak

  21. Pass81,396 miles (+5,870)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    81,396 miles
    Test number
    740736138326
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to legal limits

  22. Pass75,526 miles (+3,937)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    75,526 miles
    Test number
    583217337333
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  23. Pass71,589 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,589 miles
    Test number
    994619616368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail67,904 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,904 miles
    Test number
    171388305367
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Questions about S789 ERC

Does S789 ERC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S789 ERC expired on 25 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S789 ERC?
The MOT on S789 ERC expired on 25 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S789 ERC done?
S789 ERC was recorded at 116,425 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2024, an average of 2,638 miles a year.
Has S789 ERC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S789 ERC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S789 ERC 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 S789 ERC find?
S789 ERC passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: slight play in both front track rod ends + both rear arms bushes deteriorated.

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