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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

433 ALDMOT history

433 ALD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 3 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2023.

433 ALD black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2023
Mileage
82,345 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
433 ALD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
22 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

433 ALD was last recorded at 82,345 miles on 22 May 2023, 97 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,248 miles · 15 May 2023
Between the last two tests
97 miles
Average per year
3,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 82,345 miles
  • 2022 – 79,358 miles
  • 2021 – 77,844 miles
  • 2019 – 76,651 miles
  • 2018 – 71,811 miles
  • 2017 – 66,872 miles
  • 2016 – 60,600 miles
  • 2015 – 57,036 miles
  • 2014 – 53,601 miles
  • 2013 – 50,358 miles
  • 2012 – 46,337 miles
  • 2011 – 45,704 miles
  • 2010 – 37,779 miles
  • 2009 – 32,403 miles
  • 2008 – 27,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,345 miles
  • MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,345 miles (+97)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,345 miles
    Test number
    455164359941
    • MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail82,248 miles (+2,890)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,248 miles
    Test number
    788563686346
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass79,358 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,358 miles
    Test number
    894569290282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail79,357 miles (+1,513)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,357 miles
    Test number
    996485474330
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass77,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,844 miles
    Test number
    588755545675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,844 miles (+1,193)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,844 miles
    Test number
    951320262295
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass76,651 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,651 miles
    Test number
    348742504955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,676 miles (+1,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,676 miles
    Test number
    588216859334
    • AdvisoryN/s/f slight play @ lower suspension ball joint

  9. Pass71,811 miles (+4,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,811 miles
    Test number
    151183402124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass66,872 miles (+6,272)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,872 miles
    Test number
    185348386329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,600 miles (+3,564)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,600 miles
    Test number
    122326972040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,036 miles
    Test number
    219010095085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,036 miles (+3,435)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,036 miles
    Test number
    447990095038
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass53,601 miles (+3,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,601 miles
    Test number
    579454804154
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass50,358 miles (+4,021)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,358 miles
    Test number
    877613703143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,337 miles (+633)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,337 miles
    Test number
    895647962060
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer sidewall has been repaired

  17. Pass45,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    45,704 miles
    Test number
    489539641407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,704 miles (+2,287)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,704 miles
    Test number
    428409341485
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass43,417 miles (+5,638)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,417 miles
    Test number
    746395681094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,779 miles (+5,376)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,779 miles
    Test number
    214934870046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,403 miles (+4,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,403 miles
    Test number
    471938169091
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass27,459 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,459 miles
    Test number
    801074578064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail27,459 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,459 miles
    Test number
    544254378075
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 433 ALD

What vehicle is registration 433 ALD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 433 ALD on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 3 Mar 2005. 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 433 ALD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 433 ALD expired on 7 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 433 ALD?
The MOT on 433 ALD expired on 7 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 433 ALD done?
433 ALD was recorded at 82,345 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2023, an average of 3,614 miles a year.
Has 433 ALD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 433 ALD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
Has the mileage on 433 ALD 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 433 ALD find?
433 ALD failed its latest MOT on 22 May 2023 with 1 major defect and 3 advisories: sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside and offside; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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