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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S86 DTAMOT history

S86 DTA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 6 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2025
Mileage
143,509 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S86 DTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S86 DTA was last recorded at 143,509 miles on 29 Nov 2024, 2,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,579 miles · 21 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
2,930 miles
Average per year
3,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,509 miles
  • 2023 – 140,579 miles
  • 2022 – 137,168 miles
  • 2021 – 132,726 miles
  • 2020 – 129,114 miles
  • 2019 – 125,582 miles
  • 2018 – 120,808 miles
  • 2017 – 117,585 miles
  • 2016 – 114,331 miles
  • 2015 – 110,833 miles
  • 2014 – 105,731 miles
  • 2012 – 100,517 miles
  • 2011 – 95,596 miles
  • 2010 – 90,344 miles
  • 2009 – 86,059 miles
  • 2008 – 82,854 miles
  • 2007 – 78,552 miles
  • 2006 – 71,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,509 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,509 miles (+2,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    143,509 miles
    Test number
    211345210829
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass140,579 miles (+3,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,579 miles
    Test number
    617587161707
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass137,168 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,168 miles
    Test number
    286744673012
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge BOTH SIDES 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail137,167 miles (+4,441)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,167 miles
    Test number
    167586008630
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge BOTH SIDES 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass132,726 miles (+3,612)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,726 miles
    Test number
    919508229344
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively ALL brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES -inner edges 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass129,114 miles (+3,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,114 miles
    Test number
    902430535445
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn/wearing on inner edge 225/45/17

  7. Pass125,582 miles (+4,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,582 miles
    Test number
    678084569788
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass120,808 miles (+3,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,808 miles
    Test number
    176098513017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  9. Pass117,585 miles (+3,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,585 miles
    Test number
    201027273372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass114,331 miles (+3,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,331 miles
    Test number
    198818265068
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass110,833 miles (+5,102)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,833 miles
    Test number
    397442875041
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system is still adequately supported

  12. Fail105,731 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,731 miles
    Test number
    928597524056
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass105,731 miles (+5,214)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,731 miles
    Test number
    986667624028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,517 miles (+4,921)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    100,517 miles
    Test number
    168164112350
    • NoteD/s front lower exhaust bracket rusted through , but secure .

  15. Pass95,596 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    95,596 miles
    Test number
    257270121380
    • NoteSlight compound play in steering.

  16. Fail95,594 miles (+5,250)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,594 miles
    Test number
    888910221393
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSlight compound play in steering.

  17. Pass90,344 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    90,344 miles
    Test number
    103590200352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    86,059 miles
    Test number
    960507809338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,056 miles (+3,202)1 dangerous5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,056 miles
    Test number
    863537109334
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAdvise wheel alignment check!

  20. Pass82,854 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    82,854 miles
    Test number
    210311218353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  21. Fail82,854 miles (+4,302)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,854 miles
    Test number
    964591418353
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  22. Fail78,552 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,552 miles
    Test number
    484215207368
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass78,552 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    78,552 miles
    Test number
    942075007385
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail78,548 miles (+7,009)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,548 miles
    Test number
    954665797204
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass71,539 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    71,539 miles
    Test number
    171660506330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about S86 DTA

Does S86 DTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S86 DTA expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S86 DTA?
The MOT on S86 DTA expired on 28 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S86 DTA done?
S86 DTA was recorded at 143,509 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2024, an average of 3,978 miles a year.
Has S86 DTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S86 DTA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S86 DTA 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 S86 DTA find?
S86 DTA passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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