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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

SWS 556MOT history

SWS 556 is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 50,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
50,494 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SWS 556
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SWS 556 was last recorded at 50,494 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,273 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
221 miles
Average per year
1,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,494 miles
  • 2024 – 50,273 miles
  • 2023 – 49,767 miles
  • 2022 – 49,659 miles
  • 2021 – 49,489 miles
  • 2020 – 49,459 miles
  • 2019 – 49,132 miles
  • 2018 – 48,964 miles
  • 2017 – 48,394 miles
  • 2016 – 47,657 miles
  • 2015 – 46,676 miles
  • 2014 – 46,271 miles
  • 2013 – 45,447 miles
  • 2012 – 44,374 miles
  • 2011 – 43,015 miles
  • 2010 – 42,186 miles
  • 2009 – 39,869 miles
  • 2008 – 35,119 miles
  • 2007 – 32,552 miles
  • 2006 – 29,880 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,494 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass50,494 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    50,494 miles
    Test number
    474200722561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail50,494 miles (+221)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,494 miles
    Test number
    801835155972
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  3. Pass50,273 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    50,273 miles
    Test number
    363939954737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,767 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,767 miles
    Test number
    999814433501
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass49,659 miles (+170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,659 miles
    Test number
    327253252072
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin corroded

  6. Pass49,489 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,489 miles
    Test number
    464859783039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,459 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,459 miles
    Test number
    402852910883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,132 miles (+168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,132 miles
    Test number
    463266423354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass48,964 miles (+570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,964 miles
    Test number
    162564823087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre just starting to crack along sidewall

  10. Pass48,394 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,394 miles
    Test number
    994845416286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,657 miles (+981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,657 miles
    Test number
    365896111367
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGearbox fluid pipes rusty

  12. Pass46,676 miles (+405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,676 miles
    Test number
    399608995015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass46,271 miles (+824)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,271 miles
    Test number
    667954804164
    • NoteAdvise all four tyres feathered and out of shape on inner edges. f/225 45 zr17 94y r/245 40 zr17 95y

  14. Pass45,447 miles (+1,073)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,447 miles
    Test number
    887459693098
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass44,374 miles (+1,359)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,374 miles
    Test number
    459660892081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBeam deflectors fitted to both headlamps
    • NoteN.s wiper smeers slightly

  16. Pass43,015 miles (+829)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,015 miles
    Test number
    439738791041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront wipers smeer front screen slightly

  17. Pass42,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,186 miles
    Test number
    134019170411
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail42,186 miles (+2,317)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,186 miles
    Test number
    444679570031
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass39,869 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,869 miles
    Test number
    130022399454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,775 miles (+4,656)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,775 miles
    Test number
    364990089093
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  21. Pass35,119 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    35,119 miles
    Test number
    481643158000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,552 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,552 miles
    Test number
    380048547083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,880 miles
    Test number
    283909896138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SWS 556

What vehicle is registration SWS 556 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SWS 556 on a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Jan 2001. 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 SWS 556 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SWS 556 is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on SWS 556?
The MOT on SWS 556 is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SWS 556 done?
SWS 556 was recorded at 50,494 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,011 miles a year.
Has SWS 556 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SWS 556 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on SWS 556 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 SWS 556 find?
SWS 556 passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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