Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
T216 LJWMOT history
T216 LJW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,539 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 131,539 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,829 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T216 LJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 7 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T216 LJW was last recorded at 131,539 miles on 7 Jan 2023, 538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 131,001 miles · 8 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 538 miles
- Average per year
- 5,829 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 131,539 miles
- 2022 – 131,001 miles
- 2021 – 127,071 miles
- 2020 – 124,165 miles
- 2019 – 118,595 miles
- 2018 – 111,587 miles
- 2017 – 105,315 miles
- 2016 – 97,444 miles
- 2015 – 88,989 miles
- 2014 – 81,037 miles
- 2013 – 73,646 miles
- 2012 – 66,257 miles
- 2011 – 57,924 miles
- 2009 – 49,173 miles
- 2008 – 43,583 miles
- 2007 – 36,170 miles
- 2006 – 32,732 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,539 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosionRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Fuel Pipe/s corroded all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust has corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,539 miles (+538)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 131,539 miles
- Test number
- 636368928791
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosion
Pass131,001 miles (+3,930)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 131,001 miles
- Test number
- 980373589842
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust has corrosion
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosion
Pass127,071 miles (+2)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 127,071 miles
- Test number
- 405293535343
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has corrosion
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosion
Fail127,069 miles (+2,904)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,069 miles
- Test number
- 426768176249
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both lower sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has corrosion
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosion
Pass124,165 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 124,165 miles
- Test number
- 341568419070
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosion
Fail124,160 miles (+5,565)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,160 miles
- Test number
- 955386755078
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosion
Pass118,595 miles (+7,008)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 118,595 miles
- Test number
- 189048781419
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive down pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight under body corrosion
Pass111,587 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 111,587 miles
- Test number
- 847051114944
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear front disc's scored
Fail111,587 miles (+6,272)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,587 miles
- Test number
- 198771436411
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear front disc's scored
Pass105,315 miles (+86)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 105,315 miles
- Test number
- 525047301810
- AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joints have slight lift
Fail105,229 miles (+7,785)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,229 miles
- Test number
- 994734368557
- 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)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joints have slight lift
Pass97,444 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 97,444 miles
- Test number
- 753985064762
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAdvise new rear bulb holders
Fail97,444 miles (+8,455)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,444 miles
- Test number
- 408512906656
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,989 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 88,989 miles
- Test number
- 156807415010
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteDiff leaking oil
Fail88,988 miles (+7,951)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,988 miles
- Test number
- 697537715033
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteDiff leaking oil
Fail81,037 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,037 miles
- Test number
- 198178514000
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteDiff leakng oil
Pass81,037 miles (+7,391)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 81,037 miles
- Test number
- 427578114012
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteDiff leakng oil
Pass73,646 miles (+7,389)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 73,646 miles
- Test number
- 809989613054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,257 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 66,257 miles
- Test number
- 589624412016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail66,257 miles (+8,333)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,257 miles
- Test number
- 988044512098
- FailureNearside Front 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)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass57,924 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 57,924 miles
- Test number
- 617915611041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,923 miles (+8,750)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,923 miles
- Test number
- 256075511097
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,173 miles (+5,590)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 49,173 miles
- Test number
- 240383159393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,583 miles (+4,318)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 43,583 miles
- Test number
- 551915958341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,265 miles (+3,095)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 39,265 miles
- Test number
- 724093928048
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Pass36,170 miles (+3,438)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 36,170 miles
- Test number
- 533334327089
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,732 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 32,732 miles
- Test number
- 734715926033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T216 LJW
- Does T216 LJW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T216 LJW expired on 6 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T216 LJW?
- The MOT on T216 LJW expired on 6 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T216 LJW done?
- T216 LJW was recorded at 131,539 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2023, an average of 5,829 miles a year.
- Has T216 LJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T216 LJW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2021.
- Has the mileage on T216 LJW 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 T216 LJW find?
- T216 LJW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2023 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.
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