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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S97 AJLMOT history

S97 AJL is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 58,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2024
Mileage
58,915 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2023
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 AJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 AJL was last recorded at 58,915 miles on 22 Nov 2023, 535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,380 miles · 14 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
535 miles
Average per year
1,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 58,915 miles
  • 2022 – 58,380 miles
  • 2021 – 58,105 miles
  • 2020 – 57,853 miles
  • 2019 – 57,501 miles
  • 2018 – 57,151 miles
  • 2017 – 56,779 miles
  • 2016 – 56,611 miles
  • 2015 – 50,386 miles
  • 2014 – 48,855 miles
  • 2013 – 48,406 miles
  • 2012 – 47,434 miles
  • 2011 – 46,085 miles
  • 2010 – 44,750 miles
  • 2009 – 40,905 miles
  • 2008 – 38,492 miles
  • 2007 – 37,394 miles
  • 2006 – 34,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,915 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    58,915 miles
    Test number
    580246624298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail58,915 miles (+535)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,915 miles
    Test number
    745101639859
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. Pass58,380 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    58,380 miles
    Test number
    395597104227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,105 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    58,105 miles
    Test number
    779483571186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,853 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    57,853 miles
    Test number
    812069539717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,501 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    57,501 miles
    Test number
    192439426572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,151 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,151 miles
    Test number
    861190261747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,779 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,779 miles
    Test number
    740860109063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,611 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,611 miles
    Test number
    306605681403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,386 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,386 miles
    Test number
    213555945355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,855 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,855 miles
    Test number
    905637374219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,406 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,406 miles
    Test number
    349508873461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,434 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,434 miles
    Test number
    878557382203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,085 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,085 miles
    Test number
    709346641264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,750 miles (+3,845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    44,750 miles
    Test number
    361727040266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Pass40,905 miles (+2,413)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,905 miles
    Test number
    320758249224
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass38,492 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,492 miles
    Test number
    153092458296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,490 miles (+1,096)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,490 miles
    Test number
    530870658242
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
  19. Pass37,394 miles (+3,316)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,394 miles
    Test number
    710293347226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,078 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,078 miles
    Test number
    364604756245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about S97 AJL

Does S97 AJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S97 AJL expired on 21 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S97 AJL?
The MOT on S97 AJL expired on 21 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S97 AJL done?
S97 AJL was recorded at 58,915 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2023, an average of 1,444 miles a year.
Has S97 AJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 AJL has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S97 AJL 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 S97 AJL find?
S97 AJL passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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