Mercedes-Benz SLK
White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,796 cc
VS 9898MOT history
VS 9898 is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 60,929 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 60,929 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,897 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VS 9898
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
VS 9898 was last recorded at 60,929 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 60,929 miles · 9 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,897 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 60,929 miles
- 2024 – 55,584 miles
- 2023 – 47,214 miles
- 2022 – 40,560 miles
- 2021 – 37,896 miles
- 2020 – 35,627 miles
- 2019 – 33,926 miles
- 2018 – 30,717 miles
- 2017 – 27,867 miles
- 2016 – 24,703 miles
- 2015 – 22,069 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass60,929 miles
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
15 tests since 21 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass60,929 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 60,929 miles
- Test number
- 820143263760
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail60,929 miles (+5,345)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,929 miles
- Test number
- 959167271494
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass55,584 miles (+8,370)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 55,584 miles
- Test number
- 820687114870
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass47,214 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 47,214 miles
- Test number
- 453853446084
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front control arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Minor damage to tyre outer side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Multiple rear suspension bushes aged and perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Fail47,214 miles (+6,654)1 dangerous8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,214 miles
- Test number
- 196647444779
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front control arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Minor damage to tyre outer side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Minor damage to tyre outer side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Multiple rear suspension bushes aged and perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass40,560 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 40,560 miles
- Test number
- 630275772023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,540 miles (+2,644)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 40,540 miles
- Test number
- 504443505103
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Minor cut in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, starting to show signs of light corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass37,896 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 37,896 miles
- Test number
- 962812849555
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail37,896 miles (+2,269)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,896 miles
- Test number
- 359545152131
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass35,627 miles (+1,701)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 35,627 miles
- Test number
- 148320931454
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass33,926 miles (+3,209)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 33,926 miles
- Test number
- 117197505125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass30,717 miles (+2,850)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 30,717 miles
- Test number
- 883332821921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,867 miles (+3,164)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 27,867 miles
- Test number
- 911205189796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,703 miles (+2,634)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 24,703 miles
- Test number
- 364942701402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,069 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 22,069 miles
- Test number
- 770807729593
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about VS 9898
- What vehicle is registration VS 9898 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VS 9898 on a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Dec 2012. 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 VS 9898 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VS 9898 is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on VS 9898?
- The MOT on VS 9898 is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has VS 9898 done?
- VS 9898 was recorded at 60,929 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 3,897 miles a year.
- Has VS 9898 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VS 9898 has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on VS 9898 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 VS 9898 find?
- VS 9898 passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both.
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