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Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

R770 UUTMOT history

R770 UUT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 8 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2023
Mileage
108,019 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R770 UUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R770 UUT was last recorded at 108,019 miles on 25 Jul 2022, 834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,185 miles · 5 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
834 miles
Average per year
3,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 108,019 miles
  • 2020 – 107,185 miles
  • 2019 – 103,237 miles
  • 2018 – 96,627 miles
  • 2017 – 88,452 miles
  • 2016 – 85,855 miles
  • 2015 – 79,475 miles
  • 2014 – 71,966 miles
  • 2013 – 64,130 miles
  • 2012 – 56,883 miles
  • 2011 – 55,606 miles
  • 2010 – 52,989 miles
  • 2009 – 48,580 miles
  • 2008 – 45,670 miles
  • 2007 – 43,417 miles
  • 2006 – 42,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,019 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,019 miles (+834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,019 miles
    Test number
    807560541024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass107,185 miles (+3,948)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,185 miles
    Test number
    432774402670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,237 miles (+6,610)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,237 miles
    Test number
    396804961136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,627 miles (+8,175)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,627 miles
    Test number
    630711452236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,452 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,452 miles
    Test number
    619492307951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail88,445 miles (+2,590)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,445 miles
    Test number
    132335425239
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  7. Pass85,855 miles (+6,380)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,855 miles
    Test number
    797810769882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,475 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,475 miles
    Test number
    285963855456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,464 miles (+7,498)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,464 miles
    Test number
    719129045178
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  10. Pass71,966 miles (+7,836)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,966 miles
    Test number
    849701654121
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket in poor condition advise attention.
    • NoteN/s & o/s rear steel brake pipes rusty, advise attention.
  11. Pass64,130 miles (+87)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,130 miles
    Test number
    626350343174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
  12. Fail64,043 miles (+7,160)2 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,043 miles
    Test number
    735188933162
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
  13. Pass56,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,883 miles
    Test number
    168048852190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,883 miles (+1,277)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,883 miles
    Test number
    639278052178
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass55,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,606 miles
    Test number
    897137141074
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  16. Fail55,606 miles (+2,617)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,606 miles
    Test number
    677763941019
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear diff seal leaking
  17. Pass52,989 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,989 miles
    Test number
    293538640026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,580 miles (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    48,580 miles
    Test number
    704617849060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,670 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,670 miles
    Test number
    182044148433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,417 miles (+864)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,417 miles
    Test number
    171815647444
    • NoteSlight play in steering mechanism
  21. Pass42,553 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,553 miles
    Test number
    753436146050
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about R770 UUT

Does R770 UUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R770 UUT expired on 24 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R770 UUT?
The MOT on R770 UUT expired on 24 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R770 UUT done?
R770 UUT was recorded at 108,019 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2022, an average of 3,983 miles a year.
Has R770 UUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R770 UUT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2017.
Has the mileage on R770 UUT 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 R770 UUT find?
R770 UUT passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front coil spring worn.

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