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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

S796 FGUMOT history

S796 FGU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 56,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2023
Mileage
56,950 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S796 FGU
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
19 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S796 FGU was last recorded at 56,950 miles on 20 Aug 2022, 2,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,288 miles · 24 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,662 miles
Average per year
2,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 56,950 miles
  • 2021 – 54,288 miles
  • 2020 – 53,456 miles
  • 2017 – 51,098 miles
  • 2016 – 49,127 miles
  • 2015 – 48,973 miles
  • 2014 – 48,321 miles
  • 2013 – 46,769 miles
  • 2012 – 44,563 miles
  • 2011 – 41,984 miles
  • 2010 – 39,425 miles
  • 2009 – 37,086 miles
  • 2008 – 33,864 miles
  • 2007 – 29,846 miles
  • 2006 – 24,479 miles
  • 2005 – 17,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,950 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,950 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,950 miles
    Test number
    417073207560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,288 miles (+832)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    54,288 miles
    Test number
    804235881278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive final drive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass53,456 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,456 miles
    Test number
    662334537425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail53,441 miles (+2,343)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,441 miles
    Test number
    406885622485
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass51,098 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,098 miles
    Test number
    506655006090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  6. Fail51,094 miles (+77)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,094 miles
    Test number
    152003508567
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  7. Fail51,017 miles (+1,890)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,017 miles
    Test number
    166556081899
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  8. Pass49,127 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,127 miles
    Test number
    934361672319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,973 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,973 miles
    Test number
    303609787009
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Fail48,972 miles (+651)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,972 miles
    Test number
    103067101748
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass48,321 miles (+1,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    48,321 miles
    Test number
    865584024264
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass46,769 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,769 miles
    Test number
    875214233258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,563 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,563 miles
    Test number
    806179712236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,984 miles (+2,559)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,984 miles
    Test number
    928358141250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,425 miles (+2,339)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,425 miles
    Test number
    781612950229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,086 miles (+3,222)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,086 miles
    Test number
    374042759401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass33,864 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,864 miles
    Test number
    424920928282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,846 miles (+5,367)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,846 miles
    Test number
    514827847213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,479 miles (+7,122)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,479 miles
    Test number
    241128626219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    17,357 miles
    Test number
    402988335288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S796 FGU

Does S796 FGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S796 FGU expired on 23 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S796 FGU?
The MOT on S796 FGU expired on 23 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S796 FGU done?
S796 FGU was recorded at 56,950 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2022, an average of 2,331 miles a year.
Has S796 FGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S796 FGU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on S796 FGU 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 S796 FGU find?
S796 FGU passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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