
Mercedes-Benz SLK
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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))
Pass127,353 miles (+2,946)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 127,353 miles
- Test number
- 267502303237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,407 miles (+3,553)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2021
- Odometer
- 124,407 miles
- Test number
- 784116412961
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass119,796 miles (+21,208)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 119,796 miles
- Test number
- 409274827656
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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)
Pass71,323 miles (+243)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 71,323 miles
- Test number
- 679450061020
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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