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Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

S88 DCDMOT history

S88 DCD is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

S88 DCD red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,176 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 DCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 DCD was last recorded at 70,176 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,929 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
247 miles
Average per year
3,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,176 miles
  • 2025 – 69,929 miles
  • 2024 – 69,599 miles
  • 2023 – 68,636 miles
  • 2022 – 67,363 miles
  • 2021 – 66,414 miles
  • 2020 – 64,230 miles
  • 2019 – 63,951 miles
  • 2015 – 63,685 miles
  • 2014 – 48,084 miles
  • 2013 – 40,831 miles
  • 2012 – 31,056 miles
  • 2010 – 20,709 miles
  • 2009 – 13,890 miles
  • 2008 – 10,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,176 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside mirror loose
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Mirror slightly loose.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,176 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,176 miles
    Test number
    665269935201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail70,176 miles (+247)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,176 miles
    Test number
    267947019081
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass69,929 miles (+330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,929 miles
    Test number
    440644669603
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror slightly loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass69,599 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,599 miles
    Test number
    970078532524
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror slightly loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail69,598 miles (+962)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,598 miles
    Test number
    161226004880
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Hole in subframe above/next to front control arm mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Hole in subframe above/next to front control arm mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror slightly loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension components show light to moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

  6. Pass68,636 miles (+1,273)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,636 miles
    Test number
    819337857052
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes noisy on rotation, possible heat shield rubbing on disc.

  7. Pass67,363 miles (+949)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,363 miles
    Test number
    636075366099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,414 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,414 miles
    Test number
    694971531874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,230 miles (+279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,230 miles
    Test number
    517871782824
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash

  10. Pass63,951 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,951 miles
    Test number
    930481027073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,685 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,685 miles
    Test number
    626429315145
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
    • NoteRear exhaust mount broken.

  12. Fail63,685 miles (+15,601)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,685 miles
    Test number
    507839615103
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
    • NoteRear exhaust mount broken.

  13. Pass48,084 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    48,084 miles
    Test number
    236734244056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,074 miles (+7,243)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,074 miles
    Test number
    107573644030
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass40,831 miles (+9,775)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    40,831 miles
    Test number
    687071813010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,056 miles (+10,347)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,056 miles
    Test number
    157866712401
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass20,709 miles (+6,819)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,709 miles
    Test number
    702818280242
    • 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)
    • NoteProtective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

  18. Pass13,890 miles (+3,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,890 miles
    Test number
    224351979224
    • 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)

  19. Pass10,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    10,213 miles
    Test number
    140525788242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 DCD

Does S88 DCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 DCD is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S88 DCD?
The MOT on S88 DCD is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 DCD done?
S88 DCD was recorded at 70,176 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 3,451 miles a year.
Has S88 DCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 DCD has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S88 DCD 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 S88 DCD find?
S88 DCD passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside mirror loose; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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