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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

T17 FFYMOT history

T17 FFY is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2024
Mileage
70,598 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T17 FFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T17 FFY was last recorded at 70,598 miles on 2 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,598 miles · 31 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 70,598 miles
  • 2022 – 70,330 miles
  • 2021 – 68,978 miles
  • 2020 – 67,775 miles
  • 2019 – 64,634 miles
  • 2018 – 61,311 miles
  • 2017 – 56,166 miles
  • 2016 – 52,141 miles
  • 2015 – 50,158 miles
  • 2014 – 48,493 miles
  • 2013 – 45,066 miles
  • 2012 – 41,249 miles
  • 2011 – 39,786 miles
  • 2010 – 38,827 miles
  • 2009 – 37,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,598 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Exhaust mounting defective both front mountings corrode/fractured but exhaust still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • General corrosion on underside including suspension components etc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,598 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    70,598 miles
    Test number
    995733605670
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail70,598 miles (+268)3 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,598 miles
    Test number
    230813190508
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,330 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,330 miles
    Test number
    250379204536
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective both front mountings corrode/fractured but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside including suspension components etc

  4. Fail70,326 miles (+1,348)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,326 miles
    Test number
    154370187097
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective both front mountings corrode/fractured but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside including suspension components etc

  5. Pass68,978 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,978 miles
    Test number
    188394570014
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail68,978 miles (+1,203)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,978 miles
    Test number
    881083987093
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,775 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    67,775 miles
    Test number
    853523682301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,634 miles (+3,323)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    64,634 miles
    Test number
    206932302124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,311 miles (+5,145)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,311 miles
    Test number
    681571865612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,166 miles (+4,025)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,166 miles
    Test number
    507169078054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,141 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,141 miles
    Test number
    610760391636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,158 miles (+1,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,158 miles
    Test number
    995600375127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass48,493 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,493 miles
    Test number
    525930264172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,066 miles (+3,817)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,066 miles
    Test number
    477211463197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,249 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    41,249 miles
    Test number
    507288162173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,210 miles (+1,424)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,210 miles
    Test number
    865103562156
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass39,786 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,786 miles
    Test number
    767950581170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,827 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,827 miles
    Test number
    210903780116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,822 miles
    Test number
    464447733529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T17 FFY

Does T17 FFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T17 FFY expired on 30 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T17 FFY?
The MOT on T17 FFY expired on 30 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T17 FFY done?
T17 FFY was recorded at 70,598 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2023, an average of 2,325 miles a year.
Has T17 FFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T17 FFY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T17 FFY 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 T17 FFY find?
T17 FFY passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2023 with 8 advisories: front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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