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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T571 SMVMOT history

T571 SMV is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2024
Mileage
137,775 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T571 SMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T571 SMV was last recorded at 137,775 miles on 17 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,775 miles · 16 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,775 miles
  • 2022 – 134,516 miles
  • 2021 – 132,204 miles
  • 2019 – 125,787 miles
  • 2018 – 122,047 miles
  • 2017 – 116,867 miles
  • 2016 – 111,985 miles
  • 2015 – 104,877 miles
  • 2013 – 94,411 miles
  • 2012 – 89,093 miles
  • 2011 – 81,950 miles
  • 2010 – 76,379 miles
  • 2009 – 70,287 miles
  • 2008 – 64,680 miles
  • 2007 – 57,780 miles
  • 2006 – 46,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,775 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    137,775 miles
    Test number
    419443834637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail137,775 miles (+3,259)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,775 miles
    Test number
    119563210349
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass134,516 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    134,516 miles
    Test number
    491577632103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    132,204 miles
    Test number
    750548111059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,204 miles (+6,417)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,204 miles
    Test number
    385804242950
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass125,787 miles (+3,740)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,787 miles
    Test number
    914333127489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,047 miles (+5,180)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,047 miles
    Test number
    336222866853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBonnet release lever broken and difficult to open

  8. Pass116,867 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,867 miles
    Test number
    481498598217
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCondensation to both headlight lenses
    • AdvisoryOffside front exhaust mounting brackets corroded away from system,but system still secure

  9. Fail116,867 miles (+4,882)1 repaired14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,867 miles
    Test number
    305944792405
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryCondensation to both headlight lenses
    • AdvisoryOffside front exhaust mounting brackets corroded away from system,but system still secure

  10. Pass111,985 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    111,985 miles
    Test number
    856237322275
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCondensation to offside headlight lens

  11. Fail111,985 miles (+7,108)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,985 miles
    Test number
    410840491229
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCondensation to offside headlight lens

  12. Pass104,877 miles (+10,466)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,877 miles
    Test number
    495232645088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCondensation to nearside headlight lens
    • NoteFront registration plate loose

  13. Fail94,411 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,411 miles
    Test number
    225110173187
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass94,411 miles (+5,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,411 miles
    Test number
    778540673108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass89,093 miles (+7,143)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,093 miles
    Test number
    669821472184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,950 miles (+5,571)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    81,950 miles
    Test number
    916368951121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,379 miles (+6,092)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,379 miles
    Test number
    143029950102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,287 miles (+5,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,287 miles
    Test number
    732063669136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass64,680 miles (+6,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,680 miles
    Test number
    860859198080
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  20. Pass57,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,780 miles
    Test number
    212395867087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,780 miles (+11,463)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,780 miles
    Test number
    441084867068
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass46,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,317 miles
    Test number
    310862376024
    • 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)

Questions about T571 SMV

Does T571 SMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T571 SMV expired on 27 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T571 SMV?
The MOT on T571 SMV expired on 27 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T571 SMV done?
T571 SMV was recorded at 137,775 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 5,401 miles a year.
Has T571 SMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T571 SMV has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T571 SMV 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 T571 SMV find?
T571 SMV passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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