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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T414 LAFMOT history

T414 LAF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 75,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2023
Mileage
75,809 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T414 LAF
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
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T414 LAF was last recorded at 75,809 miles on 3 Aug 2022, 2,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,221 miles · 13 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,588 miles
Average per year
2,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 75,809 miles
  • 2021 – 73,221 miles
  • 2020 – 68,659 miles
  • 2019 – 65,036 miles
  • 2018 – 64,396 miles
  • 2016 – 63,586 miles
  • 2015 – 62,157 miles
  • 2014 – 59,109 miles
  • 2013 – 49,322 miles
  • 2012 – 47,473 miles
  • 2011 – 46,669 miles
  • 2010 – 44,515 miles
  • 2009 – 39,958 miles
  • 2007 – 34,639 miles
  • 2006 – 31,331 miles
  • 2005 – 27,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,809 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Shocks corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s + o/s (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front-rear suspension components slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,809 miles (+2,588)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,809 miles
    Test number
    985375803028
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened track control (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,221 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,221 miles
    Test number
    255786206230
    • AdvisoryFront Shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X3 upper + Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper + Lower arms x3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail73,218 miles (+4,559)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,218 miles
    Test number
    329619680152
    • DangerousVehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Strength bars corroded x 4 / holed (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Water damage (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass68,659 miles (+3,623)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    68,659 miles
    Test number
    748269806352
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside + nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside + nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall offside + nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened foward arms offside + nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass65,036 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    65,036 miles
    Test number
    841769185238
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front and rear suspension components

  6. Fail65,036 miles (+640)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,036 miles
    Test number
    337156772357
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front and rear suspension components

  7. Pass64,396 miles (+810)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,396 miles
    Test number
    487168424813
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryUnable to see rear brake pad inner thickness

  8. Pass63,586 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    63,586 miles
    Test number
    739527914999
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s + o/s (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront-rear suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre valve slightly perrished

  9. Fail63,584 miles (+1,427)1 dangerous6 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,584 miles
    Test number
    753212221030
    • DangerousRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering track rod arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Steering Track rod arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s + o/s (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryFront-rear fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront-rear suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre valve slightly perrished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  10. Pass62,157 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,157 miles
    Test number
    584889418186
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s + o/s (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged above rear diff (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension components slightly corroded

  11. Fail62,157 miles (+3,048)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,157 miles
    Test number
    149607305874
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s + o/s (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged above rear diff (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension components slightly corroded

  12. Pass59,109 miles (+9,787)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,109 miles
    Test number
    197356644373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside and offside front brace bars corroded

  13. Pass49,322 miles (+741)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,322 miles
    Test number
    459957633470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s steering arm slight play in ball joint end

  14. Pass48,581 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,581 miles
    Test number
    766403673097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,473 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    47,473 miles
    Test number
    826699562085
    • NoteBat insercure

  16. Fail47,473 miles (+804)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,473 miles
    Test number
    705448862082
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBat insercure

  17. Pass46,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,669 miles
    Test number
    248225471012
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail46,669 miles (+2,154)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,669 miles
    Test number
    987533971035
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass44,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,515 miles
    Test number
    890145770094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,515 miles (+4,557)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,515 miles
    Test number
    340964870092
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass39,958 miles (+5,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,958 miles
    Test number
    542958709032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass34,639 miles (+3,308)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,639 miles
    Test number
    781955607242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,331 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,331 miles
    Test number
    574963236249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    27,752 miles
    Test number
    931013675133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T414 LAF

Does T414 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T414 LAF expired on 12 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T414 LAF?
The MOT on T414 LAF expired on 12 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T414 LAF done?
T414 LAF was recorded at 75,809 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2022, an average of 2,808 miles a year.
Has T414 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T414 LAF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T414 LAF 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 T414 LAF find?
T414 LAF passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2022 with 14 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.

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