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Mercedes-Benz SLK

White · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S61 FAJMOT history

S61 FAJ is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2022
Mileage
102,618 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 FAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 FAJ was last recorded at 102,618 miles on 24 Nov 2021, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,607 miles · 11 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
1,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 102,618 miles
  • 2020 – 102,556 miles
  • 2019 – 101,776 miles
  • 2018 – 101,239 miles
  • 2017 – 100,951 miles
  • 2016 – 99,677 miles
  • 2015 – 97,496 miles
  • 2014 – 96,147 miles
  • 2013 – 94,445 miles
  • 2012 – 92,457 miles
  • 2010 – 90,511 miles
  • 2009 – 87,362 miles
  • 2008 – 86,004 miles
  • 2007 – 84,898 miles
  • 2006 – 76,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,618 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes to rear flexible hoses have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,618 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,618 miles
    Test number
    196783130967
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes to rear flexible hoses have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail102,607 miles (+51)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,607 miles
    Test number
    570057287405
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts affected (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour and repeater cover missing (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 205 /55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes to rear flexible hoses have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn down to wear markers center tread 225/50zr16 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass102,556 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,556 miles
    Test number
    662996795812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the wear markers in the center tread block (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail102,541 miles (+765)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,541 miles
    Test number
    192366327834
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps affected (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside track rod ends rubbers deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the wear markers in the center tread block (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass101,776 miles (+537)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,776 miles
    Test number
    110381821058
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod ends nearside rubbers deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end rubber deteriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass101,239 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,239 miles
    Test number
    944161717105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  7. Fail101,215 miles (+264)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,215 miles
    Test number
    143997157992
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  8. Pass100,951 miles (+1,274)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,951 miles
    Test number
    633448297415
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryVery slight oil leak fron engine

  9. Pass99,677 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,677 miles
    Test number
    260758276407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail99,677 miles (+2,181)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,677 miles
    Test number
    546162392884
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass97,496 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,496 miles
    Test number
    116933415104
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and centre rexhaust bolts badly corroded
    • NoteSpeedo not fully illuminated

  12. Fail97,496 miles (+1,349)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,496 miles
    Test number
    155332115185
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and centre rexhaust bolts badly corroded
    • NoteSpeedo not fully illuminated

  13. Fail96,147 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,147 miles
    Test number
    258925914166
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting bolts corroded
    • NoteSpeedo inlumination not 100%

  14. Pass96,147 miles (+1,702)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,147 miles
    Test number
    887655014174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting bolts corroded
    • NoteSpeedo inlumination not 100%

  15. Pass94,445 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,445 miles
    Test number
    307505283096
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust bolts corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail94,445 miles (+1,988)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,445 miles
    Test number
    566594883040
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust bolts corroded
    • NoteFront exhaust hanger corroded off
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass92,457 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    92,457 miles
    Test number
    136656882434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail92,455 miles (+1,944)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,455 miles
    Test number
    166401882439
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass90,511 miles (+3,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    90,511 miles
    Test number
    771526410274
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass87,362 miles (+1,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    87,362 miles
    Test number
    362920649294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass86,004 miles (+1,106)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    86,004 miles
    Test number
    561016938281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,898 miles (+8,094)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    84,898 miles
    Test number
    504520537276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,804 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    76,804 miles
    Test number
    272638036292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake hose ferrules surface corroded
    • NoteOil leak at diff.

Questions about S61 FAJ

Does S61 FAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S61 FAJ expired on 23 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S61 FAJ?
The MOT on S61 FAJ expired on 23 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S61 FAJ done?
S61 FAJ was recorded at 102,618 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2021, an average of 1,693 miles a year.
Has S61 FAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 FAJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S61 FAJ 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 S61 FAJ find?
S61 FAJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak slight; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes to rear flexible hoses have corrosion.

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