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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,295 cc

PAP 742MOT history

PAP 742 is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 118,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2024
Mileage
118,399 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PAP 742
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

PAP 742 was last recorded at 118,399 miles on 18 Oct 2023, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,303 miles · 21 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
96 miles
Average per year
5,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,399 miles
  • 2022 – 118,303 miles
  • 2021 – 118,043 miles
  • 2018 – 117,115 miles
  • 2017 – 114,009 miles
  • 2016 – 108,965 miles
  • 2015 – 104,494 miles
  • 2014 – 97,823 miles
  • 2013 – 88,646 miles
  • 2012 – 80,577 miles
  • 2011 – 70,444 miles
  • 2010 – 59,852 miles
  • 2009 – 51,863 miles
  • 2008 – 41,563 miles
  • 2007 – 32,854 miles
  • 2006 – 28,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,399 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,399 miles (+96)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,399 miles
    Test number
    370891879307
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass118,303 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    118,303 miles
    Test number
    638470947512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,043 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    118,043 miles
    Test number
    943965025070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,115 miles (+3,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,115 miles
    Test number
    267374080294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear view mirror insecure/damaged

  5. Pass114,009 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    114,009 miles
    Test number
    100187365265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,965 miles (+4,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,965 miles
    Test number
    455552306409
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass104,494 miles (+6,671)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,494 miles
    Test number
    947664975115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,823 miles
    Test number
    128529444157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,823 miles (+9,177)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,823 miles
    Test number
    527719944105
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass88,646 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    88,646 miles
    Test number
    438174343113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCat to middle box join corroded badly

  11. Fail88,646 miles (+8,069)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,646 miles
    Test number
    337154943166
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCat to middle box join corroded badly

  12. Pass80,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,577 miles
    Test number
    229320452412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,577 miles (+10,133)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,577 miles
    Test number
    946289542175
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass70,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,444 miles
    Test number
    216723751446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,444 miles (+10,592)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,444 miles
    Test number
    279582951169
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass59,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,852 miles
    Test number
    352856140156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,852 miles (+7,989)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,852 miles
    Test number
    852646940118
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly deteriorated

  18. Pass51,863 miles (+10,300)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,863 miles
    Test number
    581309249128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,563 miles (+8,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,563 miles
    Test number
    930381958143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)

  20. Pass32,854 miles (+4,666)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,854 miles
    Test number
    650198837153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,188 miles
    Test number
    213430556113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PAP 742

What vehicle is registration PAP 742 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PAP 742 on a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 May 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PAP 742 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PAP 742 expired on 20 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PAP 742?
The MOT on PAP 742 expired on 20 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PAP 742 done?
PAP 742 was recorded at 118,399 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2023, an average of 5,189 miles a year.
Has PAP 742 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PAP 742 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2014.
Has the mileage on PAP 742 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 PAP 742 find?
PAP 742 passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2023 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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