Mercedes-Benz SLK
White · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc
S85 ABNMOT history
S85 ABN is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 62,356 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 62,356 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,078 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S85 ABN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,298 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 5 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S85 ABN was last recorded at 62,356 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 1,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 61,274 miles · 7 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,082 miles
- Average per year
- 2,078 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 62,356 miles
- 2025 – 61,274 miles
- 2024 – 58,881 miles
- 2022 – 56,465 miles
- 2021 – 54,188 miles
- 2020 – 48,386 miles
- 2018 – 46,095 miles
- 2017 – 44,586 miles
- 2016 – 42,008 miles
- 2015 – 40,299 miles
- 2014 – 37,516 miles
- 2013 – 33,894 miles
- 2012 – 31,648 miles
- 2011 – 27,454 miles
- 2010 – 24,576 miles
- 2009 – 24,547 miles
- 2008 – 23,702 miles
- 2007 – 22,349 miles
- 2006 – 21,045 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,356 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear ALL suspension components corroded and covered in underseal
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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Central Exhaust heat shield slightly loose
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear differential leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,356 miles (+1,082)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 62,356 miles
- Test number
- 605092357977
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear ALL suspension components corroded and covered in underseal
Pass61,274 miles (+2,393)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 61,274 miles
- Test number
- 704356556597
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,881 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 58,881 miles
- Test number
- 704762693833
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail58,880 miles (+2,415)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,880 miles
- Test number
- 899428167039
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass56,465 miles (+2,277)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 56,465 miles
- Test number
- 401904221632
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield slightly loose
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust flange bolts heavily corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass54,188 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 54,188 miles
- Test number
- 203255522341
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield slightly loose
Fail54,183 miles (+5,797)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,183 miles
- Test number
- 862733436208
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield slightly loose
Pass48,386 miles (+2,291)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 48,386 miles
- Test number
- 329116648914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,095 miles (+1,509)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 46,095 miles
- Test number
- 957000215551
- AdvisoryNearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORROADED
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORROADED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORROADED
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORROADED
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass44,586 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 44,586 miles
- Test number
- 674581414501
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear differential leaking
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnderbody bracing arms corroded
Fail44,584 miles (+2,576)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,584 miles
- Test number
- 541239993735
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Heavily corroded/pitted. Advise replacement soon (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear differential leaking
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnderbody bracing arms corroded
Pass42,008 miles (+1,709)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 42,008 miles
- Test number
- 309784704295
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak on diff.
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.
Pass40,299 miles (+2,783)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 40,299 miles
- Test number
- 638138328950
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass37,516 miles (+3,622)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 37,516 miles
- Test number
- 829004954230
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass33,894 miles (+2,246)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 33,894 miles
- Test number
- 565622333292
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass31,648 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 31,648 miles
- Test number
- 906727452297
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteExhaust bracket by gearbox corroded
Fail31,646 miles (+4,192)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,646 miles
- Test number
- 605496652243
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteExhaust bracket by gearbox corroded
Pass27,454 miles (+2,878)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 27,454 miles
- Test number
- 407416291020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,576 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 24,576 miles
- Test number
- 212917110183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,547 miles (+845)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 24,547 miles
- Test number
- 834220939288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,702 miles (+1,353)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 23,702 miles
- Test number
- 212220408254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,349 miles (+1,304)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 22,349 miles
- Test number
- 280357327209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,045 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 21,045 miles
- Test number
- 301476006414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S85 ABN
- Does S85 ABN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S85 ABN is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S85 ABN?
- The MOT on S85 ABN is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S85 ABN done?
- S85 ABN was recorded at 62,356 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 2,078 miles a year.
- Has S85 ABN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S85 ABN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on S85 ABN 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 S85 ABN find?
- S85 ABN passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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