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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T159 PKLMOT history

T159 PKL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 152,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2024
Mileage
152,276 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T159 PKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T159 PKL was last recorded at 152,276 miles on 25 Jan 2024, 3,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,504 miles · 30 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,772 miles
Average per year
6,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,276 miles
  • 2023 – 148,504 miles
  • 2022 – 143,852 miles
  • 2021 – 138,881 miles
  • 2020 – 135,347 miles
  • 2019 – 121,446 miles
  • 2018 – 101,089 miles
  • 2016 – 77,651 miles
  • 2015 – 67,718 miles
  • 2014 – 67,199 miles
  • 2013 – 66,989 miles
  • 2012 – 66,188 miles
  • 2011 – 65,305 miles
  • 2008 – 62,274 miles
  • 2007 – 54,584 miles
  • 2006 – 45,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail152,276 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail152,276 miles (+3,772)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,276 miles
    Test number
    363377082522
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass148,504 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,504 miles
    Test number
    838748002024
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail148,504 miles (+4,652)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,504 miles
    Test number
    216876455613
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,852 miles (+4,971)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    143,852 miles
    Test number
    798841979741
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,881 miles
    Test number
    263082841800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail138,881 miles (+3,534)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,881 miles
    Test number
    361563421908
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass135,347 miles (+13,901)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,347 miles
    Test number
    442728261002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,446 miles
    Test number
    963650691791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail121,446 miles (+20,357)10 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,446 miles
    Test number
    391634243052
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass101,089 miles (+23,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,089 miles
    Test number
    530133303072
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass77,651 miles (+9,933)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,651 miles
    Test number
    195602678309
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bolt broken (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear markers (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear markers (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryMetal fuel pipe corroded

  12. Pass67,718 miles (+519)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,718 miles
    Test number
    337872989226
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly chafed near axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded near axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded but not seriously weakened. Near rear axle
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both offside and nearside (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass67,199 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,199 miles
    Test number
    987670154362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,989 miles (+801)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    66,989 miles
    Test number
    187724943364
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteThe horn is starting to deteriate
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass66,188 miles (+883)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,188 miles
    Test number
    759970642304
    • NoteFront discs are wearing low

  16. Pass65,305 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,305 miles
    Test number
    116485351301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,451 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,451 miles
    Test number
    307365801067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,274 miles (+7,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    62,274 miles
    Test number
    440652748118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass54,584 miles (+8,739)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    54,584 miles
    Test number
    901892957169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,845 miles
    Test number
    204238936405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T159 PKL

Does T159 PKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T159 PKL expired on 30 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T159 PKL?
The MOT on T159 PKL expired on 30 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T159 PKL done?
T159 PKL was recorded at 152,276 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2024, an average of 6,017 miles a year.
Has T159 PKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T159 PKL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T159 PKL 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 T159 PKL find?
T159 PKL failed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2024 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear stop lamp(s) not working; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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