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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

T16 DWDMOT history

T16 DWD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2023
Mileage
73,142 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 DWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 DWD was last recorded at 73,142 miles on 31 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,142 miles · 30 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 73,142 miles
  • 2021 – 72,750 miles
  • 2019 – 72,281 miles
  • 2018 – 70,996 miles
  • 2017 – 70,320 miles
  • 2016 – 69,056 miles
  • 2015 – 62,123 miles
  • 2014 – 58,385 miles
  • 2013 – 56,541 miles
  • 2012 – 55,310 miles
  • 2011 – 45,333 miles
  • 2010 – 38,542 miles
  • 2009 – 29,525 miles
  • 2008 – 19,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,142 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) v. slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) v. slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,142 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,142 miles
    Test number
    548393591090
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) v. slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) v. slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,142 miles (+392)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,142 miles
    Test number
    217082396561
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) v. slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) v. slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,750 miles (+469)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,750 miles
    Test number
    989922519998
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass72,281 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,281 miles
    Test number
    815630174784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,996 miles
    Test number
    495357665565
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail70,992 miles (+672)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,992 miles
    Test number
    812265152721
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass70,320 miles (+1,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,320 miles
    Test number
    815734698201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass69,056 miles (+6,933)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,056 miles
    Test number
    298736020391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,123 miles (+3,738)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,123 miles
    Test number
    326971875026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres sidewalls visable ageing cracks
    • NoteRear pads wearing thin

  10. Pass58,385 miles (+1,844)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,385 miles
    Test number
    679706874082
    • NoteBoth rear tyres at 2mm. 245/40ZR17 91Y

  11. Pass56,541 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,541 miles
    Test number
    879767093107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlightly damaged front bumper

  12. Fail56,541 miles (+1,231)1 failure2 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,541 miles
    Test number
    799416993102
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlightly damaged front bumper

  13. Pass55,310 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    55,310 miles
    Test number
    735480802223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,965 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,965 miles
    Test number
    879217262033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

  15. Fail52,963 miles (+7,630)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,963 miles
    Test number
    968567562088
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front steering arm has slight relative movement at its fixings

  16. Pass45,333 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,333 miles
    Test number
    386725331015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,332 miles (+6,790)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,332 miles
    Test number
    779363731042
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass38,542 miles (+9,017)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,542 miles
    Test number
    132134530442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front wiper starting to deteriorate

  19. Pass29,525 miles (+9,990)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,525 miles
    Test number
    934738879079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,535 miles
    Test number
    862742658091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 DWD

Does T16 DWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T16 DWD expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T16 DWD?
The MOT on T16 DWD expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T16 DWD done?
T16 DWD was recorded at 73,142 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2022, an average of 3,800 miles a year.
Has T16 DWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 DWD has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T16 DWD 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 T16 DWD find?
T16 DWD passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s) v. slight play, and 3 more.

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