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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S819 APKMOT history

S819 APK is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,771 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S819 APK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S819 APK was last recorded at 135,771 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 2,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,589 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,182 miles
Average per year
3,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,771 miles
  • 2025 – 133,589 miles
  • 2024 – 130,337 miles
  • 2023 – 127,075 miles
  • 2021 – 122,794 miles
  • 2020 – 120,361 miles
  • 2018 – 119,127 miles
  • 2017 – 114,498 miles
  • 2016 – 111,745 miles
  • 2015 – 108,466 miles
  • 2014 – 103,739 miles
  • 2013 – 95,983 miles
  • 2012 – 89,614 miles
  • 2011 – 87,398 miles
  • 2010 – 83,125 miles
  • 2009 – 76,602 miles
  • 2007 – 69,530 miles
  • 2006 – 58,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,771 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,771 miles (+2,182)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,771 miles
    Test number
    514825703254
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,589 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,589 miles
    Test number
    603897167027
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail133,589 miles (+3,252)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,589 miles
    Test number
    256118906271
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slightly reduced washer fluid output from washer jet

  4. Pass130,337 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,337 miles
    Test number
    550635952770
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail130,331 miles (+3,256)9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,331 miles
    Test number
    206482904665
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,075 miles (+4,281)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,075 miles
    Test number
    308945506978
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  7. Pass122,794 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    122,794 miles
    Test number
    400603970535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low on tread
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Fail122,794 miles (+2,433)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,794 miles
    Test number
    552499022985
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low on tread
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass120,361 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    120,361 miles
    Test number
    515865461359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Fail120,354 miles (+1,227)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,354 miles
    Test number
    381618359192
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Pass119,127 miles (+4,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,127 miles
    Test number
    990481533279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on tread

  12. Pass114,498 miles (+2,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    114,498 miles
    Test number
    246062061092
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass111,745 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    111,745 miles
    Test number
    525794150633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,466 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,466 miles
    Test number
    518190595078
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  15. Pass108,466 miles (+4,727)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,466 miles
    Test number
    917910595080
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  16. Pass103,739 miles (+7,756)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,739 miles
    Test number
    316763294018
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edge

  17. Pass95,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,983 miles
    Test number
    108934193419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,983 miles (+6,369)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,983 miles
    Test number
    387613993058
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass89,614 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,614 miles
    Test number
    588163682029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,398 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,398 miles
    Test number
    339604091087
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass87,398 miles (+4,273)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,398 miles
    Test number
    876704491031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,125 miles (+6,523)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,125 miles
    Test number
    721248490047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,602 miles
    Test number
    202861829141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,602 miles (+7,072)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,602 miles
    Test number
    122609019134
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass69,530 miles (+11,395)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    69,530 miles
    Test number
    894889557171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass58,135 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,135 miles
    Test number
    252670076166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S819 APK

Does S819 APK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S819 APK is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S819 APK?
The MOT on S819 APK is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S819 APK done?
S819 APK was recorded at 135,771 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 3,954 miles a year.
Has S819 APK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S819 APK has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S819 APK 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 S819 APK find?
S819 APK passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 1 more.

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