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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

T42 LRNMOT history

T42 LRN is a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2024
Mileage
75,196 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 LRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T42 LRN was last recorded at 75,196 miles on 19 Aug 2024, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,142 miles · 1 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
1,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 75,196 miles
  • 2023 – 75,142 miles
  • 2022 – 74,998 miles
  • 2021 – 74,740 miles
  • 2020 – 74,572 miles
  • 2019 – 74,397 miles
  • 2018 – 73,807 miles
  • 2017 – 72,765 miles
  • 2016 – 70,453 miles
  • 2015 – 69,043 miles
  • 2014 – 67,118 miles
  • 2013 – 64,974 miles
  • 2012 – 62,919 miles
  • 2011 – 60,592 miles
  • 2010 – 57,610 miles
  • 2009 – 54,817 miles
  • 2008 – 52,150 miles
  • 2007 – 49,999 miles
  • 2006 – 43,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail75,196 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing /headlamp mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting area /inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust hanger missing
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody /suspension corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail75,196 miles (+54)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,196 miles
    Test number
    248829261824
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing /headlamp mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting area /inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust hanger missing
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody /suspension corrosion

  2. Pass75,142 miles (+144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,142 miles
    Test number
    457025610893
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside of car

  3. Pass74,998 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    74,998 miles
    Test number
    214539769729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,740 miles (+168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,740 miles
    Test number
    440346353219
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody /suspension corrosion

  5. Pass74,572 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    74,572 miles
    Test number
    841999387444
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of suspension components

  6. Fail74,570 miles (+173)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,570 miles
    Test number
    777728780858
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of suspension components

  7. Pass74,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    74,397 miles
    Test number
    837090915758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,397 miles (+590)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,397 miles
    Test number
    853475349185
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass73,807 miles (+1,042)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,807 miles
    Test number
    378302010039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,765 miles (+2,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,765 miles
    Test number
    877849989386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to crack /perish in tread face

  11. Pass70,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,453 miles
    Test number
    403615638525
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail70,453 miles (+1,410)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,453 miles
    Test number
    165752786517
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass69,043 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,043 miles
    Test number
    307477785138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOSR tyre perished in treads
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail69,043 miles (+1,925)1 failure8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,043 miles
    Test number
    985167375140
    • FailureOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOSR tyre perished in treads
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass67,118 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    278236974194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes heavily undersealed

  16. Fail67,118 miles (+2,144)1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,118 miles
    Test number
    789696874147
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes heavily undersealed

  17. Pass64,974 miles (+2,055)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,974 miles
    Test number
    326615683109
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass62,919 miles (+2,327)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,919 miles
    Test number
    117102992150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass60,592 miles (+2,982)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,592 miles
    Test number
    287264691438
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass57,610 miles (+218)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,610 miles
    Test number
    160444000258
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail57,392 miles (+2,575)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,392 miles
    Test number
    384899680120
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass54,817 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,817 miles
    Test number
    752525299167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail54,817 miles (+2,667)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,817 miles
    Test number
    204274499166
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass52,150 miles (+2,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,150 miles
    Test number
    310483108457
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass49,999 miles (+6,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    49,999 miles
    Test number
    404921487166
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail43,970 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,970 miles
    Test number
    510568146062
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass43,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,970 miles
    Test number
    592508946079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T42 LRN

Does T42 LRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T42 LRN expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T42 LRN?
The MOT on T42 LRN expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T42 LRN done?
T42 LRN was recorded at 75,196 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2024, an average of 1,688 miles a year.
Has T42 LRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 LRN has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T42 LRN 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 T42 LRN find?
T42 LRN failed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2024 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp insecure; nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing /headlamp mounting area; nearside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting area /inner wing, and 2 more.

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