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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

SAX 51MOT history

SAX 51 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
131,454 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SAX 51
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SAX 51 was last recorded at 131,454 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jun 2015: 19,172 miles, lower than 109,134 miles on 10 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,453 miles · 5 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,454 miles
  • 2024 – 129,973 miles
  • 2023 – 128,922 miles
  • 2022 – 127,052 miles
  • 2021 – 125,873 miles
  • 2019 – 121,712 miles
  • 2018 – 120,024 miles
  • 2017 – 116,828 miles
  • 2016 – 111,738 miles
  • 2015 – 19,172 miles
  • 2014 – 106,349 miles
  • 2013 – 105,461 miles
  • 2012 – 102,837 miles
  • 2011 – 95,774 miles
  • 2010 – 88,125 miles
  • 2009 – 81,028 miles
  • 2008 – 72,158 miles
  • 2007 – 61,684 miles
  • 2006 – 46,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,454 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,454 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    131,454 miles
    Test number
    243441129475
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail131,453 miles (+1,480)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,453 miles
    Test number
    367788254525
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass129,973 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    129,973 miles
    Test number
    299687455254
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail129,955 miles (+1,033)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,955 miles
    Test number
    747849211764
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass128,922 miles (+911)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    128,922 miles
    Test number
    313934289583
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail128,011 miles (+959)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,011 miles
    Test number
    358723522245
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass127,052 miles (+1,179)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,052 miles
    Test number
    205131527163
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Head lamp has condensation on inside if lense
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass125,873 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,873 miles
    Test number
    626257855466
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps in a poor condition

  9. Fail125,873 miles (+4,161)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,873 miles
    Test number
    622544658754
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps in a poor condition

  10. Pass121,712 miles (+1,688)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,712 miles
    Test number
    760082256604
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass120,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,024 miles
    Test number
    145267713280
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Pair (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail120,024 miles (+3,196)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,024 miles
    Test number
    388274339102
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre's Worn Edges And Perished
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Pair (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass116,828 miles (+5,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    116,828 miles
    Test number
    939425285638
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre's Perished

  14. Pass111,738 miles (+92,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,738 miles
    Test number
    519011526413
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play Pair (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass19,172 miles (-89,962)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    19,172 miles
    Test number
    485082265152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail109,134 miles (+2,785)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,134 miles
    Test number
    169511865170
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass106,349 miles (+888)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    106,349 miles
    Test number
    369384964138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass105,461 miles (+2,624)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    105,461 miles
    Test number
    709935663105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,837 miles (+7,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    102,837 miles
    Test number
    476363732256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass95,774 miles (+7,649)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    95,774 miles
    Test number
    865560931254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass88,125 miles (+7,097)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    88,125 miles
    Test number
    773069720296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEmission test only just passed and the catalyst is rattling.

  22. Pass81,028 miles (+8,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    81,028 miles
    Test number
    872577139298
    • 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)

  23. Pass72,158 miles (+10,474)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    72,158 miles
    Test number
    360899618486
    • NoteBoth number plates are starting to delaminate.

  24. Pass61,684 miles (+14,775)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    61,684 miles
    Test number
    104450547299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,909 miles
    Test number
    240204816177
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about SAX 51

What vehicle is registration SAX 51 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SAX 51 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Sept 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SAX 51 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAX 51 is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on SAX 51?
The MOT on SAX 51 is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SAX 51 done?
SAX 51 was recorded at 131,454 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 4,145 miles a year.
Has SAX 51 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SAX 51 has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on SAX 51 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SAX 51 find?
SAX 51 passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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