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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 2,295 cc

S789 TEVMOT history

S789 TEV is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 164,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jan 2024
Mileage
164,511 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S789 TEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S789 TEV was last recorded at 164,511 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 3,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,349 miles · 16 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,162 miles
Average per year
9,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,511 miles
  • 2022 – 161,349 miles
  • 2020 – 159,705 miles
  • 2019 – 147,452 miles
  • 2018 – 136,267 miles
  • 2017 – 125,358 miles
  • 2016 – 114,728 miles
  • 2015 – 102,991 miles
  • 2014 – 89,103 miles
  • 2013 – 75,498 miles
  • 2012 – 63,378 miles
  • 2011 – 50,498 miles
  • 2010 – 46,470 miles
  • 2009 – 36,226 miles
  • 2008 – 27,944 miles
  • 2007 – 21,321 miles
  • 2006 – 11,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,511 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,511 miles (+3,162)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    164,511 miles
    Test number
    194128780501
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    161,349 miles
    Test number
    514824650452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail161,349 miles (+1,644)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,349 miles
    Test number
    153231225396
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass159,705 miles (+12,253)20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    159,705 miles
    Test number
    386477872822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Been ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Been ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear div oil leak

  5. Pass147,452 miles (+11,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    147,452 miles
    Test number
    737155654463
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass136,267 miles (+10,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    136,267 miles
    Test number
    942670331063
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass125,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    125,358 miles
    Test number
    151953738460
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail125,358 miles (+10,630)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,358 miles
    Test number
    525543048602
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refit bulb correctly (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass114,728 miles (+11,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,728 miles
    Test number
    130652097443
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp starting to frost over which is effecting beam image

  10. Pass102,991 miles (+13,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,991 miles
    Test number
    397761245101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass89,103 miles (+13,605)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,103 miles
    Test number
    498869944102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,498 miles (+12,120)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    75,498 miles
    Test number
    987018143133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,378 miles (+12,880)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,378 miles
    Test number
    775280252185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,498 miles (+4,028)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,498 miles
    Test number
    785282551148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,470 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,470 miles
    Test number
    830868450181
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront registration plate is deteriorated.

  16. Fail46,466 miles (+10,240)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,466 miles
    Test number
    754835950145
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront registration plate is deteriorated.

  17. Pass36,226 miles (+8,282)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,226 miles
    Test number
    233873159188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,944 miles (+6,623)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,944 miles
    Test number
    884740958179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,321 miles (+9,969)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,321 miles
    Test number
    254496537128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,352 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    11,352 miles
    Test number
    802243496037
    • NoteExhaust is noisy

Questions about S789 TEV

Does S789 TEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S789 TEV expired on 10 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S789 TEV?
The MOT on S789 TEV expired on 10 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S789 TEV done?
S789 TEV was recorded at 164,511 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 9,130 miles a year.
Has S789 TEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S789 TEV has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S789 TEV 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 TEV find?
S789 TEV passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2023 with 5 advisories: front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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