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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T718 SSXMOT history

T718 SSX is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 79,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2023
Mileage
79,147 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T718 SSX
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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T718 SSX was last recorded at 79,147 miles on 13 Apr 2022, 5,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,912 miles · 23 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
5,235 miles
Average per year
3,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 79,147 miles
  • 2021 – 73,912 miles
  • 2019 – 71,586 miles
  • 2018 – 68,317 miles
  • 2017 – 64,113 miles
  • 2016 – 60,605 miles
  • 2015 – 56,765 miles
  • 2014 – 52,571 miles
  • 2012 – 51,729 miles
  • 2011 – 50,475 miles
  • 2010 – 48,975 miles
  • 2009 – 42,956 miles
  • 2008 – 35,411 miles
  • 2007 – 29,372 miles
  • 2006 – 24,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,147 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll 4 backplates corroded
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak at rear diff
  • AdvisorySlight play in steering damper
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front steering arm has play in joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Cross member bar corroded and holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear diff slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,147 miles (+5,235)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,147 miles
    Test number
    554561784148
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 backplates corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak at rear diff
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering damper
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  2. Pass73,912 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,912 miles
    Test number
    339446285251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has play in joint
    • AdvisoryCross member bar corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight oil leak

  3. Fail73,910 miles (+2,324)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,910 miles
    Test number
    693003385203
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has play in joint
    • AdvisoryCross member bar corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder try corroded and holed

  4. Pass71,586 miles (+3,269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,586 miles
    Test number
    767954451101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass68,317 miles (+4,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,317 miles
    Test number
    947142726396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering arm inner joints

  6. Pass64,113 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,113 miles
    Test number
    651755851702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,605 miles
    Test number
    463383743649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,605 miles (+3,840)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,605 miles
    Test number
    175589929728
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass56,765 miles (+4,194)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,765 miles
    Test number
    267389455195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,571 miles
    Test number
    269641464475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail52,571 miles (+842)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,571 miles
    Test number
    178601664184
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass51,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,729 miles
    Test number
    277707002330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail51,729 miles (+1,254)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,729 miles
    Test number
    775417502301
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass50,475 miles (+37)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,475 miles
    Test number
    488194701325
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOffside rear pipe/hose retained by tie wraps
    • NoteRear brake pipes coated in copper grease

  15. Fail50,438 miles (+1,463)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,438 miles
    Test number
    985173891214
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass48,975 miles (+6,019)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,975 miles
    Test number
    463957070296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth front tyres have small cuts but do not affect the structure of the tyres
    • NoteOffside mirror has slight discolouration but does not affect the view to the rear

  17. Pass42,956 miles (+7,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,956 miles
    Test number
    502645879235
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass35,411 miles (+6,039)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,411 miles
    Test number
    972003968008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,372 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,372 miles
    Test number
    644148747045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,029 miles
    Test number
    984198466005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T718 SSX

Does T718 SSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T718 SSX expired on 12 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T718 SSX?
The MOT on T718 SSX expired on 12 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T718 SSX done?
T718 SSX was recorded at 79,147 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2022, an average of 3,424 miles a year.
Has T718 SSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T718 SSX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T718 SSX 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 T718 SSX find?
T718 SSX passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2022 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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