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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T947 SOUMOT history

T947 SOU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2023
Mileage
100,371 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T947 SOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T947 SOU was last recorded at 100,371 miles on 4 Jul 2023, 3,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Nov 2010: 68,333 miles, lower than 96,636 miles on 23 Dec 2009.
  • 9 May 2016: 86,924 miles, lower than 104,595 miles on 28 May 2015.

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
97,081 miles · 9 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
3,290 miles
Average per year
4,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,371 miles
  • 2022 – 97,081 miles
  • 2019 – 95,736 miles
  • 2018 – 88,945 miles
  • 2017 – 88,360 miles
  • 2016 – 86,928 miles
  • 2015 – 104,595 miles
  • 2014 – 99,015 miles
  • 2012 – 91,344 miles
  • 2011 – 81,121 miles
  • 2010 – 68,484 miles
  • 2009 – 96,636 miles
  • 2008 – 49,610 miles
  • 2007 – 22,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,371 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed high emission levels (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Both front steering arms have play in inner ball joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,371 miles (+3,290)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,371 miles
    Test number
    672253023534
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed high emission levels (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,081 miles (+1,345)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,081 miles
    Test number
    828851209931
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass95,736 miles (+6,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,736 miles
    Test number
    710195157020
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,945 miles (+585)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,945 miles
    Test number
    195388755542
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass88,360 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,360 miles
    Test number
    461566185239
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering arms have play in inner ball joints
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Fail88,360 miles (+1,432)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,360 miles
    Test number
    400904552629
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering arms have play in inner ball joints
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Outer bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass86,928 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,928 miles
    Test number
    454407600561
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Fail86,924 miles (-17,671)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,924 miles
    Test number
    962097095566
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass104,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,595 miles
    Test number
    779168145145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,585 miles (+5,570)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,585 miles
    Test number
    287688245479
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  11. Pass99,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,015 miles
    Test number
    847573894098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,015 miles (+7,671)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,015 miles
    Test number
    979623094092
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass91,344 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    91,344 miles
    Test number
    985412142323
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteLight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes
    • NoteLight corrosion to some areas under vehicle

  14. Fail91,344 miles (+10,223)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,344 miles
    Test number
    435221942479
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteLight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes
    • NoteLight corrosion to some areas under vehicle

  15. Pass81,121 miles (+205)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    81,121 miles
    Test number
    127329241333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail80,916 miles (+12,432)2 dangerous1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,916 miles
    Test number
    459024241481
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass68,484 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    68,484 miles
    Test number
    442928440326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,333 miles (-28,303)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,333 miles
    Test number
    864154330321
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass96,636 miles (+10,000)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    96,636 miles
    Test number
    434727559387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail86,636 miles (+37,026)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,636 miles
    Test number
    274445459381
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass49,610 miles (+13,264)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,610 miles
    Test number
    470298038322
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in steering. vehicle has been stationary for some time. brake discs corroded. o/s/r tyre almost flat. slow puncture.

  22. Pass36,346 miles (+13,621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,346 miles
    Test number
    741557478048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass22,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,725 miles
    Test number
    183686567475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,725 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,725 miles
    Test number
    304296067081
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T947 SOU

Does T947 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T947 SOU expired on 8 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T947 SOU?
The MOT on T947 SOU expired on 8 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T947 SOU done?
T947 SOU was recorded at 100,371 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2023, an average of 4,756 miles a year.
Has T947 SOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T947 SOU has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T947 SOU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 30 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T947 SOU find?
T947 SOU failed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 2 advisories: offside rear outer brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; emissions unable to be completed high emission levels; exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified, and 5 more.

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