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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T279 UMVMOT history

T279 UMV is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2022
Mileage
109,321 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T279 UMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T279 UMV was last recorded at 109,321 miles on 24 Dec 2021, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,314 miles · 16 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 109,321 miles
  • 2020 – 109,314 miles
  • 2017 – 109,294 miles
  • 2016 – 109,294 miles
  • 2014 – 106,959 miles
  • 2013 – 104,420 miles
  • 2012 – 101,958 miles
  • 2011 – 97,984 miles
  • 2010 – 92,827 miles
  • 2009 – 91,074 miles
  • 2008 – 78,114 miles
  • 2007 – 69,920 miles
  • 2006 – 57,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,321 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,321 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,321 miles
    Test number
    799633100068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass109,314 miles (+20)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,314 miles
    Test number
    533869536693
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides inner track rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass109,294 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,294 miles
    Test number
    579301346806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  4. Fail109,294 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,294 miles
    Test number
    406993526833
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  5. Pass109,294 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,294 miles
    Test number
    850206677487
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% wing indicator (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  6. Fail109,294 miles (+32)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,294 miles
    Test number
    795534193806
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% wing indicator (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  7. Fail109,262 miles (+2,303)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,262 miles
    Test number
    690468736328
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  8. Pass106,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,959 miles
    Test number
    739700894294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail106,959 miles (+2,539)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,959 miles
    Test number
    466330594215
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass104,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    104,420 miles
    Test number
    707249283222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,420 miles (+2,462)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,420 miles
    Test number
    397819283211
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass101,958 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    101,958 miles
    Test number
    336542092457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,957 miles (+3,973)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,957 miles
    Test number
    269359682240
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass97,984 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,984 miles
    Test number
    536461761160
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn ,recommend changing.

  15. Fail97,984 miles (+5,157)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,984 miles
    Test number
    706411161113
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn ,recommend changing.

  16. Pass92,827 miles (+1,753)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,827 miles
    Test number
    432027000196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    91,074 miles
    Test number
    653881009204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,074 miles (+3,447)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,074 miles
    Test number
    952751609284
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass87,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    87,627 miles
    Test number
    220807119002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,627 miles (+9,513)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,627 miles
    Test number
    453947419079
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass78,114 miles (+8,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,114 miles
    Test number
    890497918009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass69,920 miles (+12,355)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    69,920 miles
    Test number
    681449217026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    57,565 miles
    Test number
    890398216086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,565 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,565 miles
    Test number
    823743716078
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T279 UMV

Does T279 UMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T279 UMV expired on 23 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T279 UMV?
The MOT on T279 UMV expired on 23 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T279 UMV done?
T279 UMV was recorded at 109,321 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2021, an average of 3,246 miles a year.
Has T279 UMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T279 UMV has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on T279 UMV 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 T279 UMV find?
T279 UMV passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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