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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S799 VBCMOT history

S799 VBC is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
84,371 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S799 VBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S799 VBC was last recorded at 84,371 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,898 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
473 miles
Average per year
2,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,371 miles
  • 2025 – 83,898 miles
  • 2024 – 76,979 miles
  • 2023 – 75,965 miles
  • 2022 – 74,796 miles
  • 2021 – 74,333 miles
  • 2020 – 73,812 miles
  • 2019 – 73,160 miles
  • 2017 – 71,149 miles
  • 2016 – 69,691 miles
  • 2015 – 68,433 miles
  • 2014 – 67,323 miles
  • 2013 – 66,398 miles
  • 2012 – 63,751 miles
  • 2011 – 62,085 miles
  • 2010 – 59,784 miles
  • 2009 – 57,074 miles
  • 2008 – 54,281 miles
  • 2007 – 47,184 miles
  • 2006 – 41,311 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,371 miles
  • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes are coated with wax 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,371 miles (+473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    84,371 miles
    Test number
    379187045903
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes are coated with wax oil
  2. Pass83,898 miles (+6,919)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,898 miles
    Test number
    490228728343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass76,979 miles (+1,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,979 miles
    Test number
    281361713341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass75,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    75,965 miles
    Test number
    993779575955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,965 miles (+1,169)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,965 miles
    Test number
    705118109507
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass74,796 miles (+463)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,796 miles
    Test number
    984126033420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,333 miles (+521)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,333 miles
    Test number
    723137641725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,812 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,812 miles
    Test number
    180767796917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,160 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,160 miles
    Test number
    709256470734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,149 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,149 miles
    Test number
    655395264966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,691 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,691 miles
    Test number
    623367011542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,433 miles (+1,110)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,433 miles
    Test number
    488951235146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,323 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,323 miles
    Test number
    547630074084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,398 miles (+2,647)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,398 miles
    Test number
    928843773030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,751 miles (+1,666)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,751 miles
    Test number
    278975672036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,085 miles (+2,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,085 miles
    Test number
    618563981081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass59,784 miles (+2,710)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,784 miles
    Test number
    450237250031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,074 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,074 miles
    Test number
    384912389030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,281 miles
    Test number
    173790988028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,281 miles (+7,097)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,281 miles
    Test number
    202140688038
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  21. Pass47,184 miles (+5,873)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,184 miles
    Test number
    671689077007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,311 miles
    Test number
    194703286033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S799 VBC

Does S799 VBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S799 VBC is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S799 VBC?
The MOT on S799 VBC is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S799 VBC done?
S799 VBC was recorded at 84,371 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 2,143 miles a year.
Has S799 VBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S799 VBC has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S799 VBC 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 S799 VBC find?
S799 VBC passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: all metal brake pipes are coated with wax oil.

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