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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

S888 SLKMOT history

S888 SLK is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2026
Mileage
83,971 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S888 SLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S888 SLK was last recorded at 83,971 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,971 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,971 miles
  • 2024 – 80,566 miles
  • 2023 – 80,510 miles
  • 2022 – 79,095 miles
  • 2021 – 73,396 miles
  • 2019 – 73,391 miles
  • 2018 – 73,388 miles
  • 2017 – 73,357 miles
  • 2016 – 72,752 miles
  • 2015 – 71,030 miles
  • 2014 – 70,839 miles
  • 2013 – 70,635 miles
  • 2012 – 70,267 miles
  • 2011 – 61,271 miles
  • 2010 – 56,852 miles
  • 2009 – 50,806 miles
  • 2008 – 42,525 miles
  • 2007 – 37,957 miles
  • 2006 – 27,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,971 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,971 miles
    Test number
    560816501901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail83,971 miles (+3,405)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,971 miles
    Test number
    120283099376
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass80,566 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,566 miles
    Test number
    123446251750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,510 miles (+1,415)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,510 miles
    Test number
    786853942266
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass79,095 miles (+5,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,095 miles
    Test number
    309926999558
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass73,396 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,396 miles
    Test number
    807908885621
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyres slightly perished

  7. Pass73,391 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,391 miles
    Test number
    782360190976
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp not lighting

  8. Pass73,388 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,388 miles
    Test number
    618269902061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working

  9. Fail73,388 miles (+31)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,388 miles
    Test number
    592901568812
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working

  10. Pass73,357 miles (+605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    73,357 miles
    Test number
    273905702904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass72,752 miles (+1,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,752 miles
    Test number
    912375152760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass71,030 miles (+191)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,030 miles
    Test number
    839472335262
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges of tread

  13. Pass70,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,839 miles
    Test number
    108112304264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,839 miles (+204)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,839 miles
    Test number
    846079594194
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass70,635 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,635 miles
    Test number
    729913813254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass70,634 miles (+367)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,634 miles
    Test number
    379747103478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished
    • NoteFuel staining at rear
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Pass70,267 miles (+8,996)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,267 miles
    Test number
    205207702292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished

  18. Pass61,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,271 miles
    Test number
    796718181114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,271 miles (+4,419)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,271 miles
    Test number
    755975281146
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass56,852 miles (+6,046)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,852 miles
    Test number
    302991600239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,806 miles
    Test number
    190607599156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,806 miles (+8,281)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,806 miles
    Test number
    392217699138
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

  23. Pass42,525 miles (+4,568)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,525 miles
    Test number
    301844808464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,957 miles (+10,439)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,957 miles
    Test number
    754396987129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    27,518 miles
    Test number
    944811596120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S888 SLK

Does S888 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S888 SLK expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S888 SLK?
The MOT on S888 SLK expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S888 SLK done?
S888 SLK was recorded at 83,971 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 2,962 miles a year.
Has S888 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S888 SLK has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S888 SLK 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 S888 SLK find?
S888 SLK passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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