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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T79 RWHMOT history

T79 RWH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2021 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2021
Mileage
114,869 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2021
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T79 RWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

T79 RWH was last recorded at 114,869 miles on 26 Oct 2021, 350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,519 miles · 16 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
350 miles
Average per year
2,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 114,869 miles
  • 2020 – 114,519 miles
  • 2019 – 112,691 miles
  • 2018 – 112,676 miles
  • 2017 – 110,842 miles
  • 2016 – 109,264 miles
  • 2015 – 106,989 miles
  • 2014 – 103,947 miles
  • 2013 – 102,248 miles
  • 2012 – 97,504 miles
  • 2011 – 94,851 miles
  • 2010 – 91,426 miles
  • 2009 – 87,809 miles
  • 2008 – 83,742 miles
  • 2007 – 78,975 miles
  • 2006 – 72,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail114,869 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 pads look to be getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front fog light glass cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside headlamp beam deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail114,869 miles (+350)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,869 miles
    Test number
    766021783220
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass114,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,519 miles
    Test number
    778380864296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail114,519 miles (+1,828)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,519 miles
    Test number
    414272825469
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass112,691 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,691 miles
    Test number
    629266610334
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam image poor

  5. Fail112,676 miles (+1,834)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,676 miles
    Test number
    413893706339
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp glass broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  6. Pass110,842 miles (+1,578)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,842 miles
    Test number
    298909894374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass109,264 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,264 miles
    Test number
    708878081548
    • AdvisoryFront pads look to be getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light glass cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail109,261 miles (+2,272)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,261 miles
    Test number
    726655742440
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront pads look to be getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light glass cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp beam deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass106,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,989 miles
    Test number
    128539965495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,989 miles (+3,042)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,989 miles
    Test number
    968088065020
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass103,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    103,947 miles
    Test number
    168862574083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,947 miles (+1,699)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,947 miles
    Test number
    446790074052
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass102,248 miles (+104)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,248 miles
    Test number
    508620903201
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail102,144 miles (+4,640)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,144 miles
    Test number
    877973693197
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail97,504 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,504 miles
    Test number
    296522992196
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass97,504 miles (+2,653)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,504 miles
    Test number
    759402292161
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass94,851 miles (+3,425)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,851 miles
    Test number
    237446891495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,426 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    91,426 miles
    Test number
    693407600232
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail91,426 miles (+3,617)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,426 miles
    Test number
    831747900256
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass87,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    87,809 miles
    Test number
    111084209264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail87,809 miles (+4,067)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,809 miles
    Test number
    154529799153
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass83,742 miles (+4,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    83,742 miles
    Test number
    832374848148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass78,975 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    78,975 miles
    Test number
    200381827410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail78,950 miles (+6,224)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,950 miles
    Test number
    620760227167
    • FailureCentre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass72,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    72,726 miles
    Test number
    564658506168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T79 RWH

Does T79 RWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T79 RWH expired on 12 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T79 RWH?
The MOT on T79 RWH expired on 12 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T79 RWH done?
T79 RWH was recorded at 114,869 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2021, an average of 2,715 miles a year.
Has T79 RWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T79 RWH has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T79 RWH 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 T79 RWH find?
T79 RWH failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 8 more.

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