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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T851 LJAMOT history

T851 LJA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2024
Mileage
79,128 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T851 LJA
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
7 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T851 LJA was last recorded at 79,128 miles on 19 Apr 2023, 4,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,872 miles · 22 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
4,256 miles
Average per year
2,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 79,128 miles
  • 2022 – 74,872 miles
  • 2021 – 71,859 miles
  • 2020 – 68,906 miles
  • 2019 – 64,350 miles
  • 2018 – 60,840 miles
  • 2017 – 54,583 miles
  • 2016 – 54,006 miles
  • 2015 – 53,668 miles
  • 2014 – 52,618 miles
  • 2013 – 50,420 miles
  • 2012 – 49,526 miles
  • 2008 – 49,023 miles
  • 2007 – 45,890 miles
  • 2006 – 38,585 miles
  • 2005 – 32,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,128 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,128 miles (+4,256)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    79,128 miles
    Test number
    179852422929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass74,872 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,872 miles
    Test number
    833231967062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,859 miles (+2,953)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    71,859 miles
    Test number
    185006082183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,906 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    68,906 miles
    Test number
    478283035938
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked at rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail68,906 miles (+4,556)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,906 miles
    Test number
    181431901176
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure bracket damaged (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked at rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass64,350 miles (+29)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    64,350 miles
    Test number
    840453614175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight has been damaged (but unit is secure)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper is danaged

  7. Fail64,321 miles (+3,481)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,321 miles
    Test number
    104377035697
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass60,840 miles (+6,257)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,840 miles
    Test number
    266630805509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,583 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    54,583 miles
    Test number
    192743525673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,006 miles (+338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,006 miles
    Test number
    894702740100
    • AdvisoryPoor contact on o/s stop light may need a new light working time of test

  11. Pass53,668 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    938681975187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,618 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,618 miles
    Test number
    329484374134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,420 miles (+894)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,420 miles
    Test number
    526404493162
    • AdvisoryTorsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)
    • NoteRear disc have slight corosion caused by standing

  14. Fail49,526 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,526 miles
    Test number
    255923592479
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal actuating linkage functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

  15. Pass49,526 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,526 miles
    Test number
    647973092159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,023 miles (+3,133)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,023 miles
    Test number
    181827048276
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteMinimal reserve travel on handbrake
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 1.6mm minimum legal limit
    • NoteSurface corrosion around rear suspension components

  17. Pass45,890 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,890 miles
    Test number
    222090487134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,889 miles (+7,304)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,889 miles
    Test number
    480279577148
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  19. Pass38,585 miles (+5,927)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,585 miles
    Test number
    893245596157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,658 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    32,658 miles
    Test number
    984877085172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,653 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,653 miles
    Test number
    460616885183
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T851 LJA

Does T851 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T851 LJA expired on 21 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T851 LJA?
The MOT on T851 LJA expired on 21 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T851 LJA done?
T851 LJA was recorded at 79,128 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2023, an average of 2,613 miles a year.
Has T851 LJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T851 LJA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2020.
Has the mileage on T851 LJA 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 T851 LJA find?
T851 LJA passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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