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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S720 APJMOT history

S720 APJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2024
Mileage
132,313 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S720 APJ
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
11 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2024
Latest MOT test
26 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S720 APJ was last recorded at 132,313 miles on 26 May 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,307 miles · 18 May 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,313 miles
  • 2021 – 126,983 miles
  • 2020 – 125,850 miles
  • 2019 – 124,146 miles
  • 2018 – 119,883 miles
  • 2017 – 116,595 miles
  • 2016 – 113,702 miles
  • 2015 – 111,341 miles
  • 2014 – 108,155 miles
  • 2013 – 105,290 miles
  • 2012 – 102,073 miles
  • 2011 – 96,336 miles
  • 2010 – 88,285 miles
  • 2009 – 80,413 miles
  • 2008 – 72,949 miles
  • 2007 – 65,706 miles
  • 2006 – 58,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,313 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,313 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    132,313 miles
    Test number
    423713844626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail132,307 miles (+5,324)2 dangerous8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,307 miles
    Test number
    114919008959
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure two central mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,983 miles (+1,133)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,983 miles
    Test number
    954129869645
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass125,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,850 miles
    Test number
    329440786601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,850 miles (+1,704)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,850 miles
    Test number
    414561219449
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass124,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,146 miles
    Test number
    581850013470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail124,146 miles (+4,263)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,146 miles
    Test number
    938796714060
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,883 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,883 miles
    Test number
    205821944306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,595 miles
    Test number
    606482537890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge only (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail116,595 miles (+2,893)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,595 miles
    Test number
    334710705619
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge only (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass113,702 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    113,702 miles
    Test number
    761319144053
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail113,702 miles (+2,361)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,702 miles
    Test number
    707663296424
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass111,341 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    111,341 miles
    Test number
    500086485763
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail111,336 miles (+3,181)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,336 miles
    Test number
    825735592943
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass108,155 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    108,155 miles
    Test number
    798971084272
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail108,155 miles (+2,865)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,155 miles
    Test number
    807191484211
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail105,290 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,290 miles
    Test number
    267955173207
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass105,290 miles (+3,217)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,290 miles
    Test number
    807175673251
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass102,073 miles (+5,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,073 miles
    Test number
    817484542250
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass96,336 miles (+8,051)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    96,336 miles
    Test number
    427613671236
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear diff leaking,advise attention
    • NoteStone chip in screen

  21. Pass88,285 miles (+7,872)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    88,285 miles
    Test number
    290607360216
    • NoteRear diff oil leak
    • NoteRear number plate deteriating

  22. Pass80,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    80,413 miles
    Test number
    634668869271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,413 miles (+7,464)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,413 miles
    Test number
    470258969213
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass72,949 miles (+7,243)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,949 miles
    Test number
    391258868419
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteRear registration plate slightly deteriorated

  25. Pass65,706 miles (+7,528)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    65,706 miles
    Test number
    972317467204
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to wear thin on outer edge
    • NoteRear no plate starting to deterioate

  26. Pass58,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    58,178 miles
    Test number
    443618066259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S720 APJ

Does S720 APJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S720 APJ expired on 25 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S720 APJ?
The MOT on S720 APJ expired on 25 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S720 APJ done?
S720 APJ was recorded at 132,313 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2023, an average of 4,448 miles a year.
Has S720 APJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S720 APJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S720 APJ 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 S720 APJ find?
S720 APJ passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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