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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T835 VOUMOT history

T835 VOU is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
151,962 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T835 VOU
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
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T835 VOU was last recorded at 151,962 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,960 miles · 22 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,962 miles
  • 2021 – 150,612 miles
  • 2020 – 148,601 miles
  • 2019 – 147,280 miles
  • 2018 – 141,223 miles
  • 2017 – 135,749 miles
  • 2015 – 135,669 miles
  • 2014 – 135,362 miles
  • 2013 – 131,484 miles
  • 2012 – 128,263 miles
  • 2008 – 118,530 miles
  • 2007 – 101,885 miles
  • 2006 – 83,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,962 miles
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,962 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    151,962 miles
    Test number
    656710622290
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail151,960 miles (+1,348)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,960 miles
    Test number
    963788124051
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch at abs pump mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,612 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    150,612 miles
    Test number
    979722479099
    • AdvisoryFront both coil spring location cups to body corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryFront radiator mounting corroded

  4. Fail150,611 miles (+2,010)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,611 miles
    Test number
    665224301584
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both coil spring location cups to body corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryFront radiator mounting corroded

  5. Pass148,601 miles (+52)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    148,601 miles
    Test number
    102496084714
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail148,549 miles (+1,269)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,549 miles
    Test number
    571751997003
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass147,280 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    147,280 miles
    Test number
    467087852632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail147,279 miles (+6,056)7 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,279 miles
    Test number
    538516964186
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass141,223 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    141,223 miles
    Test number
    539533062910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail141,222 miles (+5,473)1 failure12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,222 miles
    Test number
    455289491911
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass135,749 miles (+80)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    135,749 miles
    Test number
    584471203596
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass135,669 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    135,669 miles
    Test number
    257449865486
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail135,669 miles (+307)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,669 miles
    Test number
    427626955147
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass135,362 miles (+3,878)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    135,362 miles
    Test number
    317354754371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll rear suspension components getting corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted unable to fully check for corrosion

  15. Pass131,484 miles (+6)8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    131,484 miles
    Test number
    276997033327
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll four stabilizer bars heavily corroded
    • NoteBoth front lower arms getting corroded
    • NoteFront subframe getting corroded
    • NoteRear subframe getting corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted unable to check sill condition

  16. Fail131,478 miles (+3,215)6 failures8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,478 miles
    Test number
    939920733386
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll four stabilizer bars heavily corroded
    • NoteBoth front lower arms getting corroded
    • NoteFront subframe getting corroded
    • NoteRear subframe getting corroded
    • NoteSill covers fitted unable to check sill condition

  17. Pass128,263 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    128,263 miles
    Test number
    797017312274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail128,258 miles (+9,728)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,258 miles
    Test number
    359076112211
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass118,530 miles (+16,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    118,530 miles
    Test number
    372775718274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass101,885 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    101,885 miles
    Test number
    930573327296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail101,875 miles (+17,883)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,875 miles
    Test number
    844064117276
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass83,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    83,992 miles
    Test number
    274297936076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T835 VOU

Does T835 VOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T835 VOU expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T835 VOU?
The MOT on T835 VOU expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T835 VOU done?
T835 VOU was recorded at 151,962 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 4,121 miles a year.
Has T835 VOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T835 VOU has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T835 VOU 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 T835 VOU find?
T835 VOU passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: all direction indicators slightly discoloured; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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