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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

K40 GEGMOT history

K40 GEG is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2024
Mileage
126,847 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 GEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 GEG was last recorded at 126,847 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 3,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,912 miles · 4 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,935 miles
Average per year
5,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,847 miles
  • 2022 – 122,912 miles
  • 2021 – 120,966 miles
  • 2019 – 120,546 miles
  • 2018 – 117,966 miles
  • 2017 – 112,752 miles
  • 2015 – 104,225 miles
  • 2014 – 100,556 miles
  • 2013 – 91,104 miles
  • 2012 – 80,361 miles
  • 2011 – 69,321 miles
  • 2010 – 59,558 miles
  • 2009 – 48,975 miles
  • 2008 – 38,214 miles
  • 2007 – 34,128 miles
  • 2006 – 29,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,847 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,847 miles (+3,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,847 miles
    Test number
    199881128818
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass122,912 miles (+1,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    122,912 miles
    Test number
    994467565481
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass120,966 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    120,966 miles
    Test number
    392013392466
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail120,966 miles (+420)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,966 miles
    Test number
    832590731581
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass120,546 miles (+2,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,546 miles
    Test number
    533246434787
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass117,966 miles (+5,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,966 miles
    Test number
    987299188337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight corrosion to body stabilizer
    • AdvisorySlight wear to inner edges on both rear tyres

  7. Pass112,752 miles (+8,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,752 miles
    Test number
    474971474212
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass104,225 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,225 miles
    Test number
    619613425247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail104,190 miles (+3,634)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,190 miles
    Test number
    636001725231
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Fail100,556 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,556 miles
    Test number
    358201734221
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass100,556 miles (+9,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,556 miles
    Test number
    397101534205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass91,104 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    91,104 miles
    Test number
    825667103240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Fail91,104 miles (+10,743)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,104 miles
    Test number
    376076903250
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass80,361 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,361 miles
    Test number
    776318002217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  15. Fail80,361 miles (+11,040)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,361 miles
    Test number
    748838002240
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Pass69,321 miles (+9,763)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,321 miles
    Test number
    679109901219
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass59,558 miles (+10,583)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,558 miles
    Test number
    913139700252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,975 miles
    Test number
    154807599107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,975 miles (+10,761)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,975 miles
    Test number
    350457699143
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,214 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,214 miles
    Test number
    391570808494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,128 miles (+4,227)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,128 miles
    Test number
    710939257106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,901 miles
    Test number
    300635636143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 GEG

Does K40 GEG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 GEG expired on 3 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 GEG?
The MOT on K40 GEG expired on 3 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 GEG done?
K40 GEG was recorded at 126,847 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023, an average of 5,602 miles a year.
Has K40 GEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 GEG has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on K40 GEG 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 K40 GEG find?
K40 GEG passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front coil spring corroded.

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