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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T746 RPGMOT history

T746 RPG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 170,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2023
Mileage
170,002 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T746 RPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T746 RPG was last recorded at 170,002 miles on 10 Jan 2022, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2013: 123,815 miles, lower than 131,092 miles on 5 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
169,986 miles · 5 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
7,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 170,002 miles
  • 2020 – 161,134 miles
  • 2017 – 154,497 miles
  • 2015 – 138,479 miles
  • 2014 – 129,589 miles
  • 2013 – 125,200 miles
  • 2012 – 117,801 miles
  • 2011 – 112,805 miles
  • 2010 – 102,812 miles
  • 2009 – 89,582 miles
  • 2008 – 80,690 miles
  • 2007 – 66,108 miles
  • 2006 – 45,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,002 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Gearbox (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inoperativeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,002 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    170,002 miles
    Test number
    658092332628
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inoperative

  2. Fail169,986 miles (+8,852)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,986 miles
    Test number
    214087974761
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inoperative

  3. Pass161,134 miles (+6,637)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    161,134 miles
    Test number
    570941846822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    154,497 miles
    Test number
    831786671391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail154,497 miles (+16,018)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,497 miles
    Test number
    814825104885
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

  6. Pass138,479 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    138,479 miles
    Test number
    735949078903
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  7. Fail138,476 miles (+8,887)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,476 miles
    Test number
    646130373571
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  8. Fail129,589 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,589 miles
    Test number
    198828464222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteMetal undertray rotten

  9. Pass129,589 miles (+4,389)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    129,589 miles
    Test number
    807708764250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteMetal undertray rotten

  10. Pass125,200 miles (+1,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    125,200 miles
    Test number
    319577293259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass123,815 miles (-7,277)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    123,815 miles
    Test number
    217169403481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail131,092 miles (+13,291)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,092 miles
    Test number
    657085493001
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass117,801 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    117,801 miles
    Test number
    646690192050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,805 miles (+9,993)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    112,805 miles
    Test number
    326170591033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear number plate poor

  15. Pass102,812 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    102,812 miles
    Test number
    840840590008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail102,812 miles (+13,230)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,812 miles
    Test number
    443380090005
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass89,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    89,582 miles
    Test number
    164309199086
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail89,582 miles (+8,892)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,582 miles
    Test number
    941618399080
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass80,690 miles (+14,582)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    80,690 miles
    Test number
    950196688015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,108 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,108 miles
    Test number
    723746287097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres starting to wear in the center

  21. Fail66,108 miles (+21,016)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,108 miles
    Test number
    994946987096
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres starting to wear in the center

  22. Pass45,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,092 miles
    Test number
    943159276084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T746 RPG

Does T746 RPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T746 RPG expired on 9 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T746 RPG?
The MOT on T746 RPG expired on 9 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T746 RPG done?
T746 RPG was recorded at 170,002 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2022, an average of 7,900 miles a year.
Has T746 RPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T746 RPG has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T746 RPG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T746 RPG find?
T746 RPG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: exhaust mounting defective gearbox; nearside front fog light inoperative.

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