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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S798 FYGMOT history

S798 FYG is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
94,955 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S798 FYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S798 FYG was last recorded at 94,955 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,014 miles · 8 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
941 miles
Average per year
4,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,955 miles
  • 2020 – 94,014 miles
  • 2019 – 92,515 miles
  • 2018 – 83,992 miles
  • 2017 – 82,517 miles
  • 2016 – 80,699 miles
  • 2015 – 75,138 miles
  • 2014 – 66,953 miles
  • 2012 – 63,427 miles
  • 2011 – 60,218 miles
  • 2010 – 51,641 miles
  • 2008 – 44,333 miles
  • 2006 – 26,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,955 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components

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.

  • Both front tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Wipers smearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,955 miles (+941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,955 miles
    Test number
    262524201338
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to suspension components

  2. Pass94,014 miles (+1,499)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,014 miles
    Test number
    657925717726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,515 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,515 miles
    Test number
    339362820653
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  4. Fail92,515 miles (+97)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,515 miles
    Test number
    501385368052
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOSR chassis support arm broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  5. Fail92,418 miles (+8,426)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,418 miles
    Test number
    416396597402
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust very noisy when engine at high revs (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,992 miles (+1,475)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,992 miles
    Test number
    840687622380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,517 miles
    Test number
    482593150173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,517 miles (+1,818)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,517 miles
    Test number
    292043990824
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass80,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,699 miles
    Test number
    109322009228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail80,697 miles (+5,559)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,697 miles
    Test number
    394192578394
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass75,138 miles (+8,185)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,138 miles
    Test number
    246586865475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,953 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,953 miles
    Test number
    715467934051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail66,953 miles (+3,526)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,953 miles
    Test number
    216274534000
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass63,427 miles (+3,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,427 miles
    Test number
    198421642346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass60,218 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,218 miles
    Test number
    828465131367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,214 miles (+8,573)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,214 miles
    Test number
    715973731375
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass51,641 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,641 miles
    Test number
    641208160073
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate insecure and slightly deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f fog lamp cracked

  18. Fail51,641 miles (+7,308)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,641 miles
    Test number
    660407660050
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront number plate insecure and slightly deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f fog lamp cracked

  19. Pass44,333 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    44,333 miles
    Test number
    721733858381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,847 miles (+12,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,847 miles
    Test number
    133900638179
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass26,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,193 miles
    Test number
    214218236348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S798 FYG

Does S798 FYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S798 FYG expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S798 FYG?
The MOT on S798 FYG expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S798 FYG done?
S798 FYG was recorded at 94,955 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 4,213 miles a year.
Has S798 FYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S798 FYG has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on S798 FYG 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 S798 FYG find?
S798 FYG passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; corrosion to suspension components.

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