Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,298 cc
286 PPBMOT history
286 PPB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 13 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 125,587 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 125,587 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,502 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 286 PPB
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,298 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 13 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
286 PPB was last recorded at 125,587 miles on 21 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 125,587 miles · 20 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,502 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 125,587 miles
- 2022 – 124,656 miles
- 2021 – 122,399 miles
- 2020 – 119,828 miles
- 2019 – 113,995 miles
- 2018 – 111,729 miles
- 2017 – 110,644 miles
- 2016 – 107,803 miles
- 2015 – 107,788 miles
- 2014 – 107,788 miles
- 2012 – 106,446 miles
- 2011 – 104,328 miles
- 2010 – 100,291 miles
- 2009 – 95,159 miles
- 2008 – 89,499 miles
- 2007 – 84,170 miles
- 2006 – 81,848 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass125,587 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Front Inner wing corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front support beam corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Auto gear box pipes badly corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
21 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,587 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 125,587 miles
- Test number
- 563673663669
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail125,587 miles (+931)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,587 miles
- Test number
- 750261390067
- MajorNearside Front Body component insecure BUMPER CORNER (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WING NEAR TOP SPRING MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR/INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass124,656 miles (+2,257)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 124,656 miles
- Test number
- 226462878582
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner floor pan corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front arm corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front bumper lose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front arm corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded.
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking.
Pass122,399 miles (+2,571)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 122,399 miles
- Test number
- 180053803772
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FLOOR PAN (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass119,828 miles (+5,833)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 119,828 miles
- Test number
- 801490941523
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch lose.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front corner bumper lose.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear floor pan corroded.
Pass113,995 miles (+2,266)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 113,995 miles
- Test number
- 103252979985
- AdvisoryNearside Front lower strengthening bar corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front strengthening bar corroded.
Pass111,729 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 111,729 miles
- Test number
- 314148724257
- AdvisoryOffside Front support beam corroded.
- AdvisoryAuto gear box pipes badly corroded.
Fail111,729 miles (+1,085)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,729 miles
- Test number
- 773047206543
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front support beam corroded.
- AdvisoryAuto gear box pipes badly corroded.
Pass110,644 miles (+2,841)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 110,644 miles
- Test number
- 877881302992
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,803 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 107,803 miles
- Test number
- 776414687273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,788 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 107,788 miles
- Test number
- 306344665096
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail107,788 miles (+1,342)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,788 miles
- Test number
- 806453884196
- DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass106,446 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2013
- Odometer
- 106,446 miles
- Test number
- 786824322143
- NoteExhaust mount corroded
Fail106,445 miles (+2,117)10 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,445 miles
- Test number
- 975483422181
- FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteExhaust mount corroded
- NoteFront brake discs poor condition
Pass104,328 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 104,328 miles
- Test number
- 198604051499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,328 miles (+4,037)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,328 miles
- Test number
- 867894951081
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass100,291 miles (+5,132)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 100,291 miles
- Test number
- 281136350081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,159 miles (+5,660)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 95,159 miles
- Test number
- 323114359083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,499 miles (+5,329)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 89,499 miles
- Test number
- 211569158013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,170 miles (+2,322)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 84,170 miles
- Test number
- 400211767055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,848 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 81,848 miles
- Test number
- 110898956490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 286 PPB
- What vehicle is registration 286 PPB currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 286 PPB on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 13 Aug 1997. 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 286 PPB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 286 PPB expired on 20 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 286 PPB?
- The MOT on 286 PPB expired on 20 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 286 PPB done?
- 286 PPB was recorded at 125,587 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2023, an average of 2,502 miles a year.
- Has 286 PPB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 286 PPB has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on 286 PPB 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 286 PPB find?
- 286 PPB passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2023 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.
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