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Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,298 cc

L4 WOSMOT history

L4 WOS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2024
Mileage
86,836 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 WOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 WOS was last recorded at 86,836 miles on 11 Jul 2023, 4,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,304 miles · 7 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4,532 miles
Average per year
2,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,836 miles
  • 2022 – 82,304 miles
  • 2021 – 81,448 miles
  • 2020 – 81,004 miles
  • 2019 – 80,989 miles
  • 2018 – 80,721 miles
  • 2017 – 79,432 miles
  • 2016 – 78,516 miles
  • 2015 – 76,744 miles
  • 2014 – 73,588 miles
  • 2013 – 70,645 miles
  • 2012 – 67,396 miles
  • 2011 – 61,995 miles
  • 2010 – 56,458 miles
  • 2009 – 51,786 miles
  • 2008 – 46,548 miles
  • 2007 – 42,721 miles
  • 2006 – 40,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,836 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass86,836 miles (+4,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,836 miles
    Test number
    670996652675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
  2. Pass82,304 miles (+856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,304 miles
    Test number
    685706012144
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. Pass81,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,448 miles
    Test number
    845986702425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail81,448 miles (+444)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,448 miles
    Test number
    580528158963
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass81,004 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,004 miles
    Test number
    707063916511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,989 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,989 miles
    Test number
    191017184952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,721 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,721 miles
    Test number
    851211981196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,432 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    79,432 miles
    Test number
    301725581284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,516 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,516 miles
    Test number
    511583547193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,744 miles (+3,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,744 miles
    Test number
    516657945150
    • 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. Fail73,588 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,588 miles
    Test number
    307054334111
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass73,588 miles (+2,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,588 miles
    Test number
    496394134100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass70,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,645 miles
    Test number
    626040243157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,645 miles (+3,249)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,645 miles
    Test number
    849120243177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
  15. Pass67,396 miles (+5,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,396 miles
    Test number
    266481832422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass61,995 miles (+5,537)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,995 miles
    Test number
    847084841109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,458 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,458 miles
    Test number
    700657820160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,786 miles (+5,238)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,786 miles
    Test number
    621119449159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,548 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,548 miles
    Test number
    212540448169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,721 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,721 miles
    Test number
    663851047127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,517 miles
    Test number
    233424446107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,517 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,517 miles
    Test number
    414493846133
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L4 WOS

Does L4 WOS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L4 WOS expired on 10 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L4 WOS?
The MOT on L4 WOS expired on 10 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L4 WOS done?
L4 WOS was recorded at 86,836 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2023, an average of 2,703 miles a year.
Has L4 WOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 WOS has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on L4 WOS 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 L4 WOS find?
L4 WOS passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front steering linkage deformed but serviceable; offside front inner steering linkage deformed but serviceable.

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