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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S789 MKVMOT history

S789 MKV is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 44,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
44,243 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S789 MKV
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S789 MKV was last recorded at 44,243 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 1,749 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,494 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,749 miles
Average per year
907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,243 miles
  • 2024 – 42,494 miles
  • 2021 – 41,828 miles
  • 2019 – 41,732 miles
  • 2018 – 41,526 miles
  • 2017 – 41,429 miles
  • 2016 – 40,833 miles
  • 2015 – 39,699 miles
  • 2013 – 39,284 miles
  • 2012 – 38,843 miles
  • 2011 – 37,608 miles
  • 2010 – 35,851 miles
  • 2009 – 33,505 miles
  • 2008 – 31,295 miles
  • 2007 – 29,045 miles
  • 2006 – 26,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,243 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear diff slight leak of oil

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,243 miles (+1,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    44,243 miles
    Test number
    697610619834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight leak of oil

  2. Pass42,494 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    42,494 miles
    Test number
    960895728446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,094 miles (+266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    42,094 miles
    Test number
    621468506600
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are over 10 years old
    • AdvisorySlight diff oil leak

  4. Pass41,828 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    41,828 miles
    Test number
    660878544026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,823 miles (+91)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,823 miles
    Test number
    434019500756
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass41,732 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    41,732 miles
    Test number
    271158381873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,526 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,526 miles
    Test number
    731220859883
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass41,429 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,429 miles
    Test number
    118818725643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,833 miles
    Test number
    607279683611
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail40,833 miles (+1,134)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,833 miles
    Test number
    818291622184
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass39,699 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,699 miles
    Test number
    416987685183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,284 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,284 miles
    Test number
    499954153205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail38,843 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,843 miles
    Test number
    335586072472
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass38,843 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,843 miles
    Test number
    418066672257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,608 miles (+1,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,608 miles
    Test number
    309099791168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass35,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,851 miles
    Test number
    991645090175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail35,851 miles (+2,346)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,851 miles
    Test number
    704425690108
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass33,505 miles (+2,210)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,505 miles
    Test number
    963495299101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,295 miles
    Test number
    401498798158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,295 miles (+2,250)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,295 miles
    Test number
    493358398163
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass29,045 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,045 miles
    Test number
    104351707211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,458 miles
    Test number
    354297206257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S789 MKV

Does S789 MKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S789 MKV is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S789 MKV?
The MOT on S789 MKV is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S789 MKV done?
S789 MKV was recorded at 44,243 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 907 miles a year.
Has S789 MKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S789 MKV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on S789 MKV 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 MKV find?
S789 MKV passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear diff slight leak of oil.

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