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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

PLB 346MOT history

PLB 346 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 50,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
50,469 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PLB 346
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PLB 346 was last recorded at 50,469 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,748 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,721 miles
Average per year
2,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,469 miles
  • 2025 – 48,748 miles
  • 2024 – 47,093 miles
  • 2023 – 45,303 miles
  • 2022 – 43,738 miles
  • 2021 – 42,359 miles
  • 2020 – 40,910 miles
  • 2019 – 39,762 miles
  • 2018 – 38,685 miles
  • 2017 – 37,530 miles
  • 2016 – 36,238 miles
  • 2015 – 35,128 miles
  • 2014 – 34,291 miles
  • 2013 – 32,883 miles
  • 2012 – 30,564 miles
  • 2011 – 28,122 miles
  • 2010 – 24,943 miles
  • 2009 – 22,439 miles
  • 2008 – 19,095 miles
  • 2007 – 15,102 miles
  • 2006 – 8,077 miles
  • 2005 – 6,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,469 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both at base (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Various areas of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,469 miles (+1,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    50,469 miles
    Test number
    696954533150
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass48,748 miles (+1,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    48,748 miles
    Test number
    955990630985
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass47,093 miles (+1,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    47,093 miles
    Test number
    368590070114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass45,303 miles (+1,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    45,303 miles
    Test number
    946994108512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass43,738 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,738 miles
    Test number
    511168386049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,359 miles (+1,449)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,359 miles
    Test number
    691176893978
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 7mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion

  7. Pass40,910 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,910 miles
    Test number
    941773947063
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion

  8. Fail40,910 miles (+1,148)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,910 miles
    Test number
    457967074418
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion

  9. Pass39,762 miles (+1,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,762 miles
    Test number
    798667137448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass38,685 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    38,685 miles
    Test number
    927671490180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,530 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,530 miles
    Test number
    477851286420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,238 miles (+1,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,238 miles
    Test number
    198442482455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass35,128 miles (+837)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,128 miles
    Test number
    535644065042
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  14. Pass34,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,291 miles
    Test number
    167475664013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,291 miles (+1,408)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,291 miles
    Test number
    136534764438
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass32,883 miles (+2,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,883 miles
    Test number
    247378073036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass30,564 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,564 miles
    Test number
    236343582035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail30,564 miles (+2,442)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,564 miles
    Test number
    847493882047
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass28,122 miles (+3,179)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,122 miles
    Test number
    128724181015
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on outter edge

  20. Pass24,943 miles (+2,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,943 miles
    Test number
    653347760049
    • 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)

  21. Pass22,439 miles (+3,344)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,439 miles
    Test number
    241879889073
    • Note1/4 washer jets inop.

  22. Pass19,095 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,095 miles
    Test number
    463936888018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,102 miles (+7,025)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,102 miles
    Test number
    324715487094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,077 miles (+1,453)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    8,077 miles
    Test number
    122976386488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2006
    Odometer
    6,624 miles
    Test number
    281116845192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PLB 346

What vehicle is registration PLB 346 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PLB 346 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 Jun 2001. 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 PLB 346 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PLB 346 is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on PLB 346?
The MOT on PLB 346 is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PLB 346 done?
PLB 346 was recorded at 50,469 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 2,103 miles a year.
Has PLB 346 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PLB 346 has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on PLB 346 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 PLB 346 find?
PLB 346 passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both at base.

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