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Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T347 LBJMOT history

T347 LBJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 76,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2023
Mileage
76,448 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2022
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T347 LBJ
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
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T347 LBJ was last recorded at 76,448 miles on 1 Aug 2022, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,431 miles · 26 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
1,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 76,448 miles
  • 2021 – 75,353 miles
  • 2013 – 72,317 miles
  • 2012 – 68,999 miles
  • 2011 – 66,136 miles
  • 2010 – 63,135 miles
  • 2009 – 59,838 miles
  • 2008 – 53,705 miles
  • 2007 – 49,120 miles
  • 2006 – 46,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,448 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,448 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,448 miles
    Test number
    556281664524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Fail76,431 miles (+1,078)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,431 miles
    Test number
    984980671491
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s headlight lens is damp advise repair

  3. Pass75,353 miles (+3,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,353 miles
    Test number
    701773985449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass72,317 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,317 miles
    Test number
    365109333003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,999 miles (+2,863)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    68,999 miles
    Test number
    767461932018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,136 miles (+3,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    66,136 miles
    Test number
    786546751081
    • 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)

  7. Pass63,135 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,135 miles
    Test number
    354230660074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,838 miles (+6,133)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,838 miles
    Test number
    143686239051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,705 miles
    Test number
    733270068086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,702 miles (+4,582)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,702 miles
    Test number
    413830368035
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass49,120 miles (+2,691)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    49,120 miles
    Test number
    794434957035
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCrack in offside front indicator

  12. Pass46,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,429 miles
    Test number
    110304356049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T347 LBJ

Does T347 LBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T347 LBJ expired on 25 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T347 LBJ?
The MOT on T347 LBJ expired on 25 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T347 LBJ done?
T347 LBJ was recorded at 76,448 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2022, an average of 1,826 miles a year.
Has T347 LBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T347 LBJ has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T347 LBJ 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 T347 LBJ find?
T347 LBJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; general underbody corrosion.

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