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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 5,439 cc

L1 CWEMOT history

L1 CWE is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 61,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2024
Mileage
61,945 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 CWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,439 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 CWE was last recorded at 61,945 miles on 5 Oct 2023, 3,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,909 miles · 3 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,036 miles
Average per year
2,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 61,945 miles
  • 2022 – 58,909 miles
  • 2021 – 57,576 miles
  • 2020 – 56,884 miles
  • 2019 – 55,646 miles
  • 2018 – 54,904 miles
  • 2017 – 54,426 miles
  • 2016 – 53,695 miles
  • 2015 – 52,370 miles
  • 2014 – 52,203 miles
  • 2013 – 50,996 miles
  • 2012 – 50,030 miles
  • 2011 – 44,392 miles
  • 2010 – 37,324 miles
  • 2009 – 33,981 miles
  • 2008 – 30,785 miles
  • 2006 – 22,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,945 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Front oil cooler is leaking a lot oil is all over the area and covering the undertrays going to rear of vehicle , Very close to limit ! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGenerally has area's of surface corrosion .
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Started to delaminate. (0.1 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Look's like the front oil cooler is leaking a lot , its all along the undertray as well

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both side's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Chrome rim edging is loose and sticking out

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low ?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,945 miles (+3,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,945 miles
    Test number
    393342326278
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Front oil cooler is leaking a lot oil is all over the area and covering the undertrays going to rear of vehicle , Very close to limit ! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGenerally has area's of surface corrosion .
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Started to delaminate. (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass58,909 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    58,909 miles
    Test number
    350551115433
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Look's like the front oil cooler is leaking a lot , its all along the undertray as well (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both side's (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Chrome rim edging is loose and sticking out (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Chrome rim edging is loose and sticking out (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both side's (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail58,902 miles (+1,326)2 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,902 miles
    Test number
    954903040350
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Around wall and tread area (marked yellow) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Look's like the front oil cooler is leaking a lot , its all along the undertray as well (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both side's (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Nail in tyre Screw in tread on inner shoulder , ( marked yellow )
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Chrome rim edging is loose and sticking out (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Look low ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Chrome rim edging is loose and sticking out (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both side's (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass57,576 miles (+692)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,576 miles
    Test number
    653910038272
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Front oil cooler is covered in oil also following under trays covered and dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge worn low many splits some look deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very poor surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has many deep splits all around the inner edge which has worn off (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass56,884 miles (+1,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,884 miles
    Test number
    110667901445
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass55,646 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,646 miles
    Test number
    369208646693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail55,646 miles (+742)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,646 miles
    Test number
    254147211302
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel pipes leaking onto exhaust at rear (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass54,904 miles (+478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,904 miles
    Test number
    400765328203
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs have surface corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass54,426 miles (+731)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,426 miles
    Test number
    604250233704
    • AdvisoryFront 16% brake imbalance
    • AdvisoryFront some inner edge wear on tyres
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear some corrosion on brake disc
    • AdvisoryOil leak signs on undertray

  10. Pass53,695 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,695 miles
    Test number
    686677047623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,370 miles (+4)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,370 miles
    Test number
    789161845111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteDust covers on all 4 air shocks deteiorated

  12. Fail52,366 miles (+163)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,366 miles
    Test number
    257260945118
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteDust covers on all 4 air shocks deteiorated

  13. Pass52,203 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,203 miles
    Test number
    235073854133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,195 miles (+1,199)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,195 miles
    Test number
    707873144106
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

  15. Pass50,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,996 miles
    Test number
    665538793080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,996 miles (+966)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,996 miles
    Test number
    607674693008
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass50,030 miles (+5,638)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,030 miles
    Test number
    108896592079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,392 miles (+7,068)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,392 miles
    Test number
    458625091073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,324 miles (+3,343)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,324 miles
    Test number
    734457390013
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass33,981 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    33,981 miles
    Test number
    631914499035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,785 miles (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,785 miles
    Test number
    101926668441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    22,864 miles
    Test number
    350313666313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,864 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,864 miles
    Test number
    354503666347
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about L1 CWE

Does L1 CWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L1 CWE expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L1 CWE?
The MOT on L1 CWE expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L1 CWE done?
L1 CWE was recorded at 61,945 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2023, an average of 2,331 miles a year.
Has L1 CWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 CWE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L1 CWE 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 L1 CWE find?
L1 CWE passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive front oil cooler is leaking a lot oil is all over the area and covering the undertrays going to rear of vehicle , very close to limit !; generally has area's of surface corrosion .; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread started to delaminate..

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