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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

T35 LJWMOT history

T35 LJW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 160,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2022
Mileage
160,088 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2021
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T35 LJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T35 LJW was last recorded at 160,088 miles on 13 Dec 2021, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,892 miles · 30 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
196 miles
Average per year
4,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 160,088 miles
  • 2020 – 153,731 miles
  • 2019 – 145,584 miles
  • 2018 – 139,458 miles
  • 2017 – 138,890 miles
  • 2016 – 138,214 miles
  • 2015 – 136,977 miles
  • 2014 – 135,639 miles
  • 2013 – 133,862 miles
  • 2011 – 130,549 miles
  • 2010 – 127,495 miles
  • 2008 – 120,167 miles
  • 2007 – 109,992 miles
  • 2006 – 96,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,088 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass160,088 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    160,088 miles
    Test number
    158134758019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail159,892 miles (+6,161)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,892 miles
    Test number
    512324044726
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass153,731 miles (+8,147)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    153,731 miles
    Test number
    262544915042
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass145,584 miles (+6,126)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,584 miles
    Test number
    144575388739
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear diff leaking at seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake just passed
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system and hangers corroded

  5. Pass139,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    139,458 miles
    Test number
    766549203673
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount corroded

  6. Fail139,448 miles (+558)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,448 miles
    Test number
    126705652543
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount corroded

  7. Pass138,890 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,890 miles
    Test number
    208700772887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,214 miles (+1,237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    138,214 miles
    Test number
    254749213609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate faded

  9. Pass136,977 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    136,977 miles
    Test number
    976297001003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,639 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,639 miles
    Test number
    227767724262
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass135,639 miles (+1,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    135,639 miles
    Test number
    785597524264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass133,862 miles (+3,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    133,862 miles
    Test number
    767746003211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass130,549 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    130,549 miles
    Test number
    889291091070
    • NoteN/s/f inner tie rod has play
    • NoteO/s/f inner tie rod has play

  14. Fail130,549 miles (+3,054)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,549 miles
    Test number
    408910591021
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/f inner tie rod has play
    • NoteO/s/f fog lamp insecure
    • NoteO/s/f inner tie rod has play

  15. Pass127,495 miles (+7,328)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    127,495 miles
    Test number
    484561190020
    • NoteHandbrake poor on n/s

  16. Pass120,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    120,167 miles
    Test number
    143515178182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,167 miles (+10,175)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,167 miles
    Test number
    433535678107
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass109,992 miles (+13,597)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    109,992 miles
    Test number
    671457677169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    96,395 miles
    Test number
    212530686432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T35 LJW

Does T35 LJW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T35 LJW expired on 12 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T35 LJW?
The MOT on T35 LJW expired on 12 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T35 LJW done?
T35 LJW was recorded at 160,088 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2021, an average of 4,120 miles a year.
Has T35 LJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T35 LJW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T35 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 T35 LJW find?
T35 LJW passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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