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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 3,199 cc

F3 FTLMOT history

F3 FTL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 16 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 141,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
141,948 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 FTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 FTL was last recorded at 141,948 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,733 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
215 miles
Average per year
5,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,948 miles
  • 2025 – 141,733 miles
  • 2024 – 140,773 miles
  • 2023 – 140,027 miles
  • 2022 – 139,540 miles
  • 2021 – 139,060 miles
  • 2020 – 137,275 miles
  • 2019 – 137,192 miles
  • 2018 – 124,354 miles
  • 2017 – 110,921 miles
  • 2016 – 96,416 miles
  • 2015 – 82,940 miles
  • 2014 – 67,393 miles
  • 2013 – 62,624 miles
  • 2012 – 56,548 miles
  • 2011 – 54,230 miles
  • 2010 – 47,545 miles
  • 2009 – 39,339 miles
  • 2008 – 32,732 miles
  • 2007 – 27,993 miles
  • 2006 – 20,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,948 miles

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,948 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    141,948 miles
    Test number
    913742981583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,733 miles (+960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,733 miles
    Test number
    877436597440
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,773 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,773 miles
    Test number
    654363013443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,027 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    140,027 miles
    Test number
    402599045219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,540 miles (+480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    139,540 miles
    Test number
    403053924653
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,060 miles (+1,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,060 miles
    Test number
    872120056971
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass137,275 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,275 miles
    Test number
    743694800861
    • AdvisorySlight play in the steering

  8. Pass137,192 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,192 miles
    Test number
    558724498389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail137,188 miles (+3,458)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,188 miles
    Test number
    685410457718
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass133,730 miles (+97)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    133,730 miles
    Test number
    428803482834
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail133,633 miles (+9,279)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,633 miles
    Test number
    187677975315
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass124,354 miles (+13,433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    124,354 miles
    Test number
    782430860071
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass110,921 miles (+14,505)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,921 miles
    Test number
    192640437817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass96,416 miles (+13,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    96,416 miles
    Test number
    584076661513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass82,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,940 miles
    Test number
    949847625060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,937 miles (+15,544)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,937 miles
    Test number
    418717925031
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail67,393 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,393 miles
    Test number
    185398724467
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass67,393 miles (+4,769)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,393 miles
    Test number
    338708824001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,624 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,624 miles
    Test number
    799705473182
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail62,623 miles (+6,075)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,623 miles
    Test number
    437531473153
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass56,548 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,548 miles
    Test number
    486793692095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,230 miles (+6,685)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,230 miles
    Test number
    547585991041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,545 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,545 miles
    Test number
    691490140172
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteCoolant level low warning light on

  24. Pass47,545 miles (+8,206)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,545 miles
    Test number
    964200440135
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteCoolant level low warning light on

  25. Fail39,339 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,339 miles
    Test number
    772680249168
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront registration plate starting to de-laminate
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to de-laminate

  26. Pass39,339 miles (+6,607)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,339 miles
    Test number
    910540049143
    • NoteFront registration plate starting to de-laminate
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to de-laminate

  27. Pass32,732 miles (+4,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,732 miles
    Test number
    463191248150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass27,993 miles (+7,721)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,993 miles
    Test number
    332930857167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,272 miles
    Test number
    814429436164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 FTL

Does F3 FTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 FTL is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 FTL?
The MOT on F3 FTL is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 FTL done?
F3 FTL was recorded at 141,948 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 5,966 miles a year.
Has F3 FTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 FTL has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on F3 FTL 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 F3 FTL find?
F3 FTL passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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