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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T285 LAHMOT history

T285 LAH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2022
Mileage
135,198 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 LAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 LAH was last recorded at 135,198 miles on 10 Dec 2021, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,177 miles · 23 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
6,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 135,198 miles
  • 2020 – 134,162 miles
  • 2019 – 134,057 miles
  • 2018 – 133,607 miles
  • 2017 – 132,212 miles
  • 2016 – 127,890 miles
  • 2015 – 119,881 miles
  • 2014 – 109,432 miles
  • 2013 – 106,130 miles
  • 2012 – 101,133 miles
  • 2011 – 94,485 miles
  • 2010 – 87,065 miles
  • 2009 – 77,026 miles
  • 2008 – 66,429 miles
  • 2007 – 54,883 miles
  • 2006 – 42,565 miles
  • 2005 – 32,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,198 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2007

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2007

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,198 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    135,198 miles
    Test number
    681643105288
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail135,177 miles (+1,015)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,177 miles
    Test number
    840809685150
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,162 miles (+105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    134,162 miles
    Test number
    970881681970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing corroded/holed, outwith prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass134,057 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,057 miles
    Test number
    580256264224
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing behind head lamp holed but outwith prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail134,057 miles (+450)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,057 miles
    Test number
    495599892563
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing behind headlamp holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Pass133,607 miles (+1,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    133,607 miles
    Test number
    603012138969
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  7. Pass132,212 miles (+4,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    132,212 miles
    Test number
    859668959300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass127,890 miles (+8,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    127,890 miles
    Test number
    662942442607
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  9. Pass119,881 miles (+10,449)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    119,881 miles
    Test number
    425956375152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has small bulge in outer side wall

  10. Pass109,432 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    109,432 miles
    Test number
    975077974157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear fuel pipes coroded

  11. Fail109,432 miles (+3,302)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,432 miles
    Test number
    975665674153
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear fuel pipes coroded

  12. Pass106,130 miles (+4,997)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    106,130 miles
    Test number
    158612463132
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes surface rusty
    • NoteCentre exhaust pipe very rusty and support bracket almost rusted through
    • NoteO/s/f headlamp water ingress evident

  13. Pass101,133 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    101,133 miles
    Test number
    617694862111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO.s engine mounting leaking oil

  14. Fail101,133 miles (+6,648)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,133 miles
    Test number
    445554362110
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteO.s engine mounting leaking oil

  15. Pass94,485 miles (+7,420)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    94,485 miles
    Test number
    395716561160
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDeep cuts in offside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust rear clamp badly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear spring badly corroded
    • NoteOffside rear spring badly corroded
    • NotePlay in offside ront wheel beering
    • NotePlay in steering

  16. Pass87,065 miles (+10,039)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    87,065 miles
    Test number
    464158760133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering box
    • NoteSmall chips in windscreen

  17. Pass77,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    77,026 miles
    Test number
    653420679161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail77,026 miles (+10,597)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,026 miles
    Test number
    793859369104
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass66,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    66,429 miles
    Test number
    300323848191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,429 miles (+11,546)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,429 miles
    Test number
    542913348148
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass54,883 miles (+12,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    54,883 miles
    Test number
    203856157126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass42,565 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,565 miles
    Test number
    532521856160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges

  23. Fail42,564 miles (+10,319)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,564 miles
    Test number
    243341156137
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges

  24. Pass32,245 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    32,245 miles
    Test number
    834452575160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged and deteriorating

Questions about T285 LAH

Does T285 LAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T285 LAH expired on 9 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T285 LAH?
The MOT on T285 LAH expired on 9 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T285 LAH done?
T285 LAH was recorded at 135,198 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2021, an average of 6,251 miles a year.
Has T285 LAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 LAH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T285 LAH 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 T285 LAH find?
T285 LAH passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: coil spring corroded nearside front and both rear springs; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom arms on both sides; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms, and 1 more.

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