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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T787 ALOMOT history

T787 ALO is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2024
Mileage
96,817 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T787 ALO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T787 ALO was last recorded at 96,817 miles on 13 Mar 2024, 659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,158 miles · 16 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
659 miles
Average per year
2,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 96,817 miles
  • 2023 – 96,158 miles
  • 2022 – 95,154 miles
  • 2021 – 94,327 miles
  • 2020 – 93,223 miles
  • 2018 – 91,648 miles
  • 2017 – 90,487 miles
  • 2016 – 89,052 miles
  • 2015 – 86,323 miles
  • 2014 – 81,233 miles
  • 2013 – 78,001 miles
  • 2012 – 74,034 miles
  • 2011 – 68,079 miles
  • 2008 – 67,205 miles
  • 2007 – 61,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,817 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryBonnet strut worn

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,817 miles (+659)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,817 miles
    Test number
    934490802249
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBonnet strut worn

  2. Pass96,158 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,158 miles
    Test number
    402227744527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail96,126 miles (+972)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,126 miles
    Test number
    532921763783
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass95,154 miles (+827)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,154 miles
    Test number
    310158756943
    • AdvisoryEngine under-trays is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Welds are broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp unit is wet inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is very badly perished

  5. Pass94,327 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    94,327 miles
    Test number
    122716103748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,322 miles (+1,099)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,322 miles
    Test number
    388800451366
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass93,223 miles (+1,575)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,223 miles
    Test number
    116280245805
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass91,648 miles (+1,161)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,648 miles
    Test number
    913683688174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,487 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,487 miles
    Test number
    321017584047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,052 miles
    Test number
    387841332942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,052 miles (+2,729)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,052 miles
    Test number
    942602333969
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass86,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    86,323 miles
    Test number
    268223770094
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail86,323 miles (+5,090)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,323 miles
    Test number
    850701135213
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass81,233 miles (+3,232)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,233 miles
    Test number
    318539114229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side front tyre has fine cuts on inner sidewall
    • NoteNear side off side rear brake pipes painted over

  15. Fail78,001 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,001 miles
    Test number
    287905903342
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass78,001 miles (+3,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,001 miles
    Test number
    525595203330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass74,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,034 miles
    Test number
    765157072253
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail74,034 miles (+5,955)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,034 miles
    Test number
    999576872275
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass68,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    68,079 miles
    Test number
    146757121026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,079 miles (+874)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,079 miles
    Test number
    125636321485
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Fail67,205 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,205 miles
    Test number
    134726758498
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  22. Pass67,205 miles (+5,319)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    67,205 miles
    Test number
    730646358028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,886 miles
    Test number
    673222337018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail61,886 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,886 miles
    Test number
    742671237007
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T787 ALO

Does T787 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T787 ALO expired on 20 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T787 ALO?
The MOT on T787 ALO expired on 20 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T787 ALO done?
T787 ALO was recorded at 96,817 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2024, an average of 2,041 miles a year.
Has T787 ALO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T787 ALO has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T787 ALO 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 T787 ALO find?
T787 ALO failed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 2 advisories: offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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