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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T970 EAGMOT history

T970 EAG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 185,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2023
Mileage
185,490 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T970 EAG
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
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T970 EAG was last recorded at 185,490 miles on 15 Jan 2022, 4,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,891 miles · 22 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
4,599 miles
Average per year
7,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,490 miles
  • 2020 – 180,891 miles
  • 2019 – 175,812 miles
  • 2017 – 174,302 miles
  • 2016 – 168,296 miles
  • 2015 – 160,290 miles
  • 2014 – 151,677 miles
  • 2013 – 143,183 miles
  • 2012 – 135,204 miles
  • 2011 – 126,374 miles
  • 2010 – 116,108 miles
  • 2009 – 106,434 miles
  • 2008 – 94,291 miles
  • 2007 – 83,130 miles
  • 2006 – 75,333 miles
  • 2005 – 64,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,490 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,490 miles (+4,599)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    185,490 miles
    Test number
    247298169178
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass180,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    180,891 miles
    Test number
    515540840222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail180,891 miles (+5,079)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,891 miles
    Test number
    529510653086
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass175,812 miles (+20)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    175,812 miles
    Test number
    513739510880
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail175,792 miles (+1,490)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,792 miles
    Test number
    170331175116
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in idler arms (both)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass174,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    174,302 miles
    Test number
    466586254826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail174,302 miles (+6,006)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,302 miles
    Test number
    716335449624
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass168,296 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    168,296 miles
    Test number
    395604433074
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Fail168,296 miles (+8,006)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,296 miles
    Test number
    966031828726
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass160,290 miles (+288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    160,290 miles
    Test number
    845928295035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Fail160,002 miles (+8,325)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,002 miles
    Test number
    865089185095
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass151,677 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    151,677 miles
    Test number
    725919494046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail151,402 miles (+8,219)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,402 miles
    Test number
    768201594019
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass143,183 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    143,183 miles
    Test number
    499725913155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail143,020 miles (+7,816)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,020 miles
    Test number
    905896603183
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass135,204 miles (+8,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    135,204 miles
    Test number
    736360312151
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail126,374 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,374 miles
    Test number
    679339201190
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDE WALL

  18. Pass126,374 miles (+10,266)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    126,374 miles
    Test number
    946029401157
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDE WALL

  19. Pass116,108 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    116,108 miles
    Test number
    250335300490
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail116,108 miles (+9,674)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,108 miles
    Test number
    803725200142
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass106,434 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    106,434 miles
    Test number
    762083219170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail106,434 miles (+12,143)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,434 miles
    Test number
    213713919107
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail94,291 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,291 miles
    Test number
    550940728150
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass94,291 miles (+11,161)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    94,291 miles
    Test number
    811800828132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass83,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    83,130 miles
    Test number
    334113197024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail83,130 miles (+7,797)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,130 miles
    Test number
    733273197013
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass75,333 miles (+10,404)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    75,333 miles
    Test number
    101334316170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass64,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2006
    Odometer
    64,929 miles
    Test number
    264096415490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T970 EAG

Does T970 EAG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T970 EAG expired on 14 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T970 EAG?
The MOT on T970 EAG expired on 14 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T970 EAG done?
T970 EAG was recorded at 185,490 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2022, an average of 7,209 miles a year.
Has T970 EAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T970 EAG has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T970 EAG 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 T970 EAG find?
T970 EAG passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2022 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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