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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T231 LOAMOT history

T231 LOA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2024
Mileage
125,981 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2023
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T231 LOA
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
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T231 LOA was last recorded at 125,981 miles on 5 Oct 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,981 miles · 3 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,981 miles
  • 2022 – 122,139 miles
  • 2021 – 120,491 miles
  • 2020 – 118,898 miles
  • 2019 – 116,786 miles
  • 2018 – 113,759 miles
  • 2017 – 112,366 miles
  • 2016 – 110,729 miles
  • 2015 – 109,510 miles
  • 2014 – 108,057 miles
  • 2013 – 105,728 miles
  • 2012 – 103,860 miles
  • 2011 – 101,294 miles
  • 2010 – 98,701 miles
  • 2009 – 95,308 miles
  • 2008 – 83,329 miles
  • 2007 – 72,884 miles
  • 2006 – 55,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,981 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,981 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,981 miles
    Test number
    605473719321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail125,981 miles (+3,842)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,981 miles
    Test number
    443343676167
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass122,139 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,139 miles
    Test number
    606592371410
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OS and NS (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail122,139 miles (+1,648)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,139 miles
    Test number
    668090712184
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt OS and NS (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass120,491 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    120,491 miles
    Test number
    926570563726
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail120,489 miles (+1,591)1 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,489 miles
    Test number
    420561012269
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass118,898 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,898 miles
    Test number
    284177449178
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe breather split

  8. Fail118,895 miles (+2,109)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,895 miles
    Test number
    848301787882
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe breather split

  9. Pass116,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,786 miles
    Test number
    268069761216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,784 miles (+3,025)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,784 miles
    Test number
    801014806398
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass113,759 miles (+1,393)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,759 miles
    Test number
    291699513759
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass112,366 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    112,366 miles
    Test number
    196708212385
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail112,364 miles (+1,635)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,364 miles
    Test number
    100602364040
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass110,729 miles (+1,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,729 miles
    Test number
    506870590046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass109,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    109,510 miles
    Test number
    843862461972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail109,509 miles (+1,452)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,509 miles
    Test number
    349478207318
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass108,057 miles (+2,329)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    108,057 miles
    Test number
    795319004325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    105,728 miles
    Test number
    678962933371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,727 miles (+1,867)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,727 miles
    Test number
    769682233372
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  20. Pass103,860 miles (+2,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    103,860 miles
    Test number
    437174232454
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass101,294 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    101,294 miles
    Test number
    128156131394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,292 miles (+1,075)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,292 miles
    Test number
    359994131378
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFront and rear strengthing struts corroded

  23. Pass100,217 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    100,217 miles
    Test number
    117894571137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount is weak
    • NoteHandbrake lever is near extent of its maximum travel

  24. Fail100,217 miles (+1,516)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,217 miles
    Test number
    708354671179
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount is weak
    • NoteHandbrake lever is near extent of its maximum travel

  25. Pass98,701 miles (+3,393)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    98,701 miles
    Test number
    590040600284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding
    • NoteN/s/f wing mirror glass missing.
    • NoteRear brakes 18% imbalance

  26. Pass95,308 miles (+11,979)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    95,308 miles
    Test number
    254894409227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass83,329 miles (+10,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    83,329 miles
    Test number
    522211448151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  28. Pass72,884 miles (+17,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    72,884 miles
    Test number
    794648737175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass55,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,079 miles
    Test number
    473834846160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T231 LOA

Does T231 LOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T231 LOA expired on 5 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T231 LOA?
The MOT on T231 LOA expired on 5 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T231 LOA done?
T231 LOA was recorded at 125,981 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2023, an average of 4,083 miles a year.
Has T231 LOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T231 LOA has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T231 LOA 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 T231 LOA find?
T231 LOA passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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