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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T544 ARAMOT history

T544 ARA is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2021 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 54,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2021
Mileage
54,898 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T544 ARA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T544 ARA was last recorded at 54,898 miles on 21 Mar 2022, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,879 miles · 5 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
1,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 54,898 miles
  • 2020 – 52,035 miles
  • 2019 – 51,603 miles
  • 2018 – 51,105 miles
  • 2017 – 51,014 miles
  • 2016 – 50,808 miles
  • 2015 – 50,569 miles
  • 2014 – 50,158 miles
  • 2012 – 48,591 miles
  • 2011 – 47,493 miles
  • 2010 – 46,050 miles
  • 2009 – 44,255 miles
  • 2008 – 42,286 miles
  • 2007 – 40,550 miles
  • 2006 – 38,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail54,898 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail54,898 miles (+19)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,898 miles
    Test number
    845973348924
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail54,879 miles (+2,844)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,879 miles
    Test number
    538235069564
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass52,035 miles (+432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,035 miles
    Test number
    386841693161
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF - OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass51,603 miles (+498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,603 miles
    Test number
    149732543879
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking on outer side walls

  5. Pass51,105 miles (+91)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,105 miles
    Test number
    560441498276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass51,014 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,014 miles
    Test number
    382079522266
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Fail51,011 miles (+203)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,011 miles
    Test number
    694687223333
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass50,808 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,808 miles
    Test number
    513919001072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,569 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,569 miles
    Test number
    125032965128
    • NoteOffside front fog light inoperative
    • NoteOffside parking brake performance requires adjustement soon

  10. Fail50,561 miles (+403)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,561 miles
    Test number
    117936655117
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front fog light inoperative

  11. Pass50,158 miles (+1,567)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,158 miles
    Test number
    576930094050
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCentre light inoperative
    • NoteOffside front fog light inoperative

  12. Pass48,591 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,591 miles
    Test number
    855314892245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,493 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    47,493 miles
    Test number
    865310201354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread is starting to wear close to legal limit

  14. Fail123,857 miles (+77,807)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,857 miles
    Test number
    395790001327
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread is starting to wear close to legal limit

  15. Pass46,050 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,050 miles
    Test number
    231689190281
    • NoteNearside front and nearside rear indicator bulbs are discolouring
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread is worn close to legal limit and has screw in tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread is starting to wear close to legal limit and has nail in tread

  16. Fail46,048 miles (+1,793)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,048 miles
    Test number
    330018590281
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • NoteNearside front and nearside rear indicator bulbs are discolouring
    • NoteNearside rear coil spring corroded at base
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread is worn close to legal limit and has screw in tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread is starting to wear close to legal limit and has nail in tread

  17. Pass44,255 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    44,255 miles
    Test number
    543896289284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side front spot light inop.non obligatory light
    • NoteOff side rear tyre has approx 34mm tread remaining

  18. Fail44,255 miles (+1,969)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,255 miles
    Test number
    310096989207
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side front spot light inop.non obligatory light
    • NoteOff side rear tyre has approx 34mm tread remaining

  19. Pass42,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,286 miles
    Test number
    594983818249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,286 miles (+1,736)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,286 miles
    Test number
    394073218425
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  21. Pass40,550 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,550 miles
    Test number
    223469297475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,241 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,241 miles
    Test number
    762364216144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,230 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,230 miles
    Test number
    111461416115
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Questions about T544 ARA

Does T544 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T544 ARA expired on 8 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T544 ARA?
The MOT on T544 ARA expired on 8 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T544 ARA done?
T544 ARA was recorded at 54,898 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2022, an average of 1,047 miles a year.
Has T544 ARA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T544 ARA has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T544 ARA 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 T544 ARA find?
T544 ARA failed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2022 with 3 major defects: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits.

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