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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,295 cc

SHP 498MOT history

SHP 498 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 58,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
58,565 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SHP 498
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SHP 498 was last recorded at 58,565 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,560 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,565 miles
  • 2024 – 58,560 miles
  • 2023 – 58,555 miles
  • 2022 – 58,518 miles
  • 2021 – 58,514 miles
  • 2020 – 57,115 miles
  • 2019 – 56,028 miles
  • 2018 – 54,400 miles
  • 2017 – 52,927 miles
  • 2016 – 51,355 miles
  • 2015 – 49,088 miles
  • 2014 – 47,594 miles
  • 2013 – 46,451 miles
  • 2012 – 45,137 miles
  • 2011 – 42,889 miles
  • 2010 – 40,584 miles
  • 2009 – 37,695 miles
  • 2008 – 34,234 miles
  • 2007 – 30,231 miles
  • 2006 – 24,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,565 miles
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travwl

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass58,565 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    58,565 miles
    Test number
    679656557433
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travwl

  2. Pass58,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    58,560 miles
    Test number
    990599570001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail58,560 miles (+5)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,560 miles
    Test number
    979760052739
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  4. Pass58,555 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,555 miles
    Test number
    839168313846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,518 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,518 miles
    Test number
    461621292634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,514 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    58,514 miles
    Test number
    644364369061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    58,033 miles
    Test number
    364937666921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,033 miles (+918)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,033 miles
    Test number
    719818910697
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass57,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    57,115 miles
    Test number
    538280792947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,115 miles (+1,087)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,115 miles
    Test number
    493073807067
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass56,028 miles (+1,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,028 miles
    Test number
    193591959658
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass54,400 miles (+1,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,400 miles
    Test number
    550052879971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass52,927 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,927 miles
    Test number
    347172355856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail52,927 miles (+1,572)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,927 miles
    Test number
    850274315605
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass51,355 miles (+2,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,355 miles
    Test number
    977346263407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  16. Pass49,088 miles (+1,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,088 miles
    Test number
    286500445415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass47,594 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,594 miles
    Test number
    325464954169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,583 miles (+1,132)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,583 miles
    Test number
    506698744139
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass46,451 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,451 miles
    Test number
    245240553479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail46,445 miles (+1,308)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,445 miles
    Test number
    339199443128
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass45,137 miles (+2,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,137 miles
    Test number
    579124342104
    • 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)

  22. Pass42,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,889 miles
    Test number
    387281031195
    • 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. Fail42,889 miles (+2,305)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,889 miles
    Test number
    936531731125
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  24. Pass40,584 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,584 miles
    Test number
    113751910198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,695 miles
    Test number
    263968429434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,695 miles (+3,461)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,695 miles
    Test number
    272458429140
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass34,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    34,234 miles
    Test number
    693274598030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail34,234 miles (+4,003)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,234 miles
    Test number
    341854498028
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass30,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,231 miles
    Test number
    230982907497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Fail30,231 miles (+6,070)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,231 miles
    Test number
    282112707435
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass24,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,161 miles
    Test number
    780945216103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail24,161 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,161 miles
    Test number
    243981016417
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about SHP 498

What vehicle is registration SHP 498 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SHP 498 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Apr 2003. 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 SHP 498 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SHP 498 is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on SHP 498?
The MOT on SHP 498 is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SHP 498 done?
SHP 498 was recorded at 58,565 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 1,757 miles a year.
Has SHP 498 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SHP 498 has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on SHP 498 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 SHP 498 find?
SHP 498 passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: handbrake travwl.

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