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Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,798 cc

S16 LDYMOT history

S16 LDY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2023 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 132,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2024.

S16 LDY silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2023
Mileage
132,716 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2024
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 LDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S16 LDY was last recorded at 132,716 miles on 19 Apr 2024, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,667 miles · 24 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
5,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,716 miles
  • 2023 – 132,667 miles
  • 2022 – 128,945 miles
  • 2021 – 127,353 miles
  • 2020 – 124,407 miles
  • 2018 – 120,854 miles
  • 2017 – 119,796 miles
  • 2014 – 98,588 miles
  • 2013 – 88,004 miles
  • 2012 – 85,195 miles
  • 2011 – 71,323 miles
  • 2010 – 59,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,716 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,716 miles (+49)3 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,716 miles
    Test number
    540131426231
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Fail132,667 miles (+3,722)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,667 miles
    Test number
    553567339255
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator light on dash
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has some corrosion
  3. Pass128,945 miles (+1,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    128,945 miles
    Test number
    153009230250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass127,353 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    127,353 miles
    Test number
    267502303237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,407 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    124,407 miles
    Test number
    784116412961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,854 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,854 miles
    Test number
    600301372277
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Fail120,781 miles (+985)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,781 miles
    Test number
    190287785014
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged insecure+wiring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass119,796 miles (+21,208)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,796 miles
    Test number
    409274827656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,588 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    98,588 miles
    Test number
    228637074483
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  10. Fail98,587 miles (+10,583)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,587 miles
    Test number
    647067364106
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass88,004 miles (+2,809)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,004 miles
    Test number
    169018063077
    • NoteSlight noise to off side front bearing
  12. Pass85,195 miles (+13,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,195 miles
    Test number
    398830962101
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  13. Pass71,323 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,323 miles
    Test number
    679450061020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,080 miles (+11,590)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,080 miles
    Test number
    165043851421
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  15. Pass59,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,490 miles
    Test number
    652058750048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 LDY

Does S16 LDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S16 LDY expired on 9 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S16 LDY?
The MOT on S16 LDY expired on 9 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S16 LDY done?
S16 LDY was recorded at 132,716 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2024, an average of 5,178 miles a year.
Has S16 LDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 LDY has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S16 LDY 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 S16 LDY find?
S16 LDY failed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2024 with 3 dangerous defects, 10 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both, and 13 more.

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