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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

S96 WAHMOT history

S96 WAH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 6 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 100,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
100,114 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S96 WAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S96 WAH was last recorded at 100,114 miles on 15 May 2025, 11,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,123 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
11,991 miles
Average per year
3,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,114 miles
  • 2024 – 88,123 miles
  • 2023 – 76,627 miles
  • 2022 – 65,231 miles
  • 2021 – 61,489 miles
  • 2020 – 60,634 miles
  • 2019 – 59,831 miles
  • 2018 – 58,995 miles
  • 2016 – 56,352 miles
  • 2015 – 52,247 miles
  • 2013 – 51,323 miles
  • 2012 – 50,560 miles
  • 2011 – 49,220 miles
  • 2009 – 48,315 miles
  • 2008 – 47,244 miles
  • 2007 – 46,470 miles
  • 2006 – 44,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,114 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded At base of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread. 225/50/16. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread. 225/50/16. (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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisorySteering damper misted with oil.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,114 miles (+11,991)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    100,114 miles
    Test number
    420625634802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded At base of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread. 225/50/16. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread. 225/50/16. (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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides. (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering damper misted with oil.

  2. Pass88,123 miles (+11,496)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,123 miles
    Test number
    405795503103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded Corroded at base of spring. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth on limit. 225/50/16. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth close to limit. 225/50/16. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shockers. (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering damper misted with oil.

  3. Pass76,627 miles (+11,396)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2024
    Odometer
    76,627 miles
    Test number
    533218479907
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Mounting to gearbox corroded off . (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn on inner edges . (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to minimum . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides . (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper misted with oil .

  4. Pass65,231 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    65,231 miles
    Test number
    479576070953
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail65,231 miles (+3,742)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,231 miles
    Test number
    654827023346
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Pass61,489 miles (+855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    61,489 miles
    Test number
    619056123238
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged both front and nsr (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Pass60,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    60,634 miles
    Test number
    832425165217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,634 miles (+803)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,634 miles
    Test number
    664857795489
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  9. Pass59,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,831 miles
    Test number
    239517830174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail59,831 miles (+836)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,831 miles
    Test number
    135686590892
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass58,995 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,995 miles
    Test number
    168936960585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,352 miles (+4,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    56,352 miles
    Test number
    595648181199
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings.

  13. Pass52,247 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,247 miles
    Test number
    599257195080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,323 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,323 miles
    Test number
    588244903346
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass51,323 miles (+763)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,323 miles
    Test number
    988994503311
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass50,560 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,560 miles
    Test number
    405133402303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,220 miles (+905)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,220 miles
    Test number
    885453831159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,315 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,315 miles
    Test number
    691456309397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,244 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,244 miles
    Test number
    851555208355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,470 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,470 miles
    Test number
    142276577212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,004 miles
    Test number
    203215876264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S96 WAH

Does S96 WAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S96 WAH expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S96 WAH?
The MOT on S96 WAH expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S96 WAH done?
S96 WAH was recorded at 100,114 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 3,014 miles a year.
Has S96 WAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S96 WAH has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2022.
Has the mileage on S96 WAH 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 S96 WAH find?
S96 WAH passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 10 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded at base of spring.; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear. 205/55/16.; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 7 more.

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