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Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 2,295 cc

P535 VRFMOT history

P535 VRF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2024
Mileage
127,693 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P535 VRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
5 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P535 VRF was last recorded at 127,693 miles on 20 Jan 2023, 886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,807 miles · 25 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
886 miles
Average per year
4,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,693 miles
  • 2021 – 126,807 miles
  • 2020 – 125,518 miles
  • 2019 – 122,807 miles
  • 2018 – 120,380 miles
  • 2017 – 119,972 miles
  • 2015 – 116,258 miles
  • 2014 – 112,361 miles
  • 2013 – 105,906 miles
  • 2012 – 97,582 miles
  • 2011 – 87,933 miles
  • 2010 – 76,474 miles
  • 2009 – 68,380 miles
  • 2008 – 60,808 miles
  • 2007 – 52,714 miles
  • 2006 – 51,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,693 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Centre exhaust bracket insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,693 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,693 miles
    Test number
    767887349887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,807 miles (+1,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,807 miles
    Test number
    585153166295
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass125,518 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,518 miles
    Test number
    570042842091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail125,510 miles (+2,703)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,510 miles
    Test number
    707130950910
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass122,807 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,807 miles
    Test number
    994594332637
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective offside& nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail122,807 miles (+2,427)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,807 miles
    Test number
    471287256499
    • MajorExhaust system insecure mount broken away x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective offside& nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,380 miles (+408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,380 miles
    Test number
    249859040755
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity near side rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass119,972 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    119,972 miles
    Test number
    982987028250
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket insecure

  9. Fail119,971 miles (+3,713)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,971 miles
    Test number
    976408304403
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket insecure

  10. Pass116,258 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    116,258 miles
    Test number
    258012808262
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipe corroded right on limit (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNear side rear lens only temp repaire
    • AdvisorySlightly play in steering box and systems

  11. Fail116,258 miles (+3,897)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,258 miles
    Test number
    732133804210
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipe corroded right on limit (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNear side rear lens only temp repaire
    • AdvisorySlightly play in steering box and systems

  12. Pass112,361 miles (+6,455)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    112,361 miles
    Test number
    485016454443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass105,906 miles (+8,324)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    105,906 miles
    Test number
    649888553334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,582 miles (+9,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    97,582 miles
    Test number
    477134952417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass87,933 miles (+11,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    87,933 miles
    Test number
    396217451316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass76,474 miles (+8,094)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,474 miles
    Test number
    574195970265
    • NoteNoise coming from fan belt area

  17. Pass68,380 miles (+7,572)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,380 miles
    Test number
    183106079227
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread on 3mm.

  18. Fail60,808 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,808 miles
    Test number
    323493108388
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded on edge
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front steering joint

  19. Pass60,808 miles (+8,094)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,808 miles
    Test number
    422543108425
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded on edge
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front steering joint

  20. Pass52,714 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,714 miles
    Test number
    812344777296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,066 miles (+979)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    51,066 miles
    Test number
    212700666114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    50,087 miles
    Test number
    664728016006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P535 VRF

Does P535 VRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P535 VRF expired on 19 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P535 VRF?
The MOT on P535 VRF expired on 19 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P535 VRF done?
P535 VRF was recorded at 127,693 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2023, an average of 4,564 miles a year.
Has P535 VRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P535 VRF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on P535 VRF 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 P535 VRF find?
P535 VRF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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