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Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,295 cc

S85 XUYMOT history

S85 XUY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
86,088 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 XUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 XUY was last recorded at 86,088 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 2,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,255 miles · 16 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,833 miles
Average per year
2,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,088 miles
  • 2024 – 83,255 miles
  • 2023 – 79,379 miles
  • 2022 – 76,078 miles
  • 2021 – 70,885 miles
  • 2020 – 70,498 miles
  • 2019 – 70,325 miles
  • 2018 – 69,985 miles
  • 2017 – 68,257 miles
  • 2016 – 67,118 miles
  • 2015 – 65,000 miles
  • 2014 – 62,016 miles
  • 2013 – 59,311 miles
  • 2012 – 57,252 miles
  • 2011 – 53,518 miles
  • 2009 – 49,289 miles
  • 2008 – 48,913 miles
  • 2007 – 47,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,088 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    86,088 miles
    Test number
    185843903706
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail86,088 miles (+2,833)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,088 miles
    Test number
    953599971658
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass83,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,255 miles
    Test number
    982160792640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail83,255 miles (+3,876)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,255 miles
    Test number
    679461229183
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass79,379 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,379 miles
    Test number
    878131312824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,078 miles (+5,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,078 miles
    Test number
    387535975198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass70,885 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,885 miles
    Test number
    198348157226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,498 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,498 miles
    Test number
    605796750913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,325 miles (+340)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,325 miles
    Test number
    812892212711
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1/5 inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass69,985 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,985 miles
    Test number
    919378753556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,257 miles (+1,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,257 miles
    Test number
    176895779461
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight corrosion to to suspension components and brake pipes

  12. Pass67,118 miles (+2,118)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    539497183977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,000 miles
    Test number
    145623815164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,000 miles (+2,984)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,000 miles
    Test number
    265303915125
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass62,016 miles (+2,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,016 miles
    Test number
    436397024147
    • 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)

  16. Pass59,311 miles (+2,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,311 miles
    Test number
    478404873070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail57,252 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,252 miles
    Test number
    397957132079
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass57,252 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,252 miles
    Test number
    749867732030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,518 miles (+4,229)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,518 miles
    Test number
    758574351041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,289 miles
    Test number
    813392329215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,289 miles (+376)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,289 miles
    Test number
    352769719416
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass48,913 miles (+995)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,913 miles
    Test number
    611391528282
    • NoteAdvise that front tyre sidewall perishing also advise that alot of surface corrosion to the underside of vehicle

  23. Pass47,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,918 miles
    Test number
    221163057030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,918 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,918 miles
    Test number
    131571257097
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about S85 XUY

Does S85 XUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S85 XUY expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S85 XUY?
The MOT on S85 XUY expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S85 XUY done?
S85 XUY was recorded at 86,088 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 2,064 miles a year.
Has S85 XUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 XUY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S85 XUY 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 XUY find?
S85 XUY passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: central prop shaft bearing has slight play; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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