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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

V11 SLAMOT history

V11 SLA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 159,506 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2025
Mileage
159,506 km
At MOT on 30 Jan 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,824 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 SLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V11 SLA was last recorded at 159,506 km on 30 Jan 2024, 19,093 km more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,413 km · 7 Dec 2017
Between the last two tests
19,093 km
Average per year
5,824 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,506 km
  • 2017 – 140,413 km
  • 2016 – 134,214 km
  • 2015 – 127,544 km
  • 2014 – 119,984 km
  • 2012 – 104,433 km
  • 2007 – 65,242 km
  • 2005 – 53,813 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,506 km
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,506 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,506 km
    Test number
    103415627717
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass159,486 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    159,486 miles
    Test number
    330324248928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    159,383 miles
    Test number
    317230883386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Fail159,383 miles (+2,646)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,383 miles
    Test number
    491314114798
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass156,737 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,737 miles
    Test number
    240522897744
    • AdvisoryFront inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail156,736 miles (+4,006)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,736 miles
    Test number
    903638114582
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass152,730 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,730 miles
    Test number
    587154638869
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  8. Fail152,725 miles (+6,129)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,725 miles
    Test number
    788800130201
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  9. Pass146,596 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    146,596 miles
    Test number
    617372397678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Fail146,594 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,594 miles
    Test number
    851038527506
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass140,413 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    140,413 km
    Test number
    838709752098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Fail140,413 km (+6,199)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,413 km
    Test number
    595848437001
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  13. Pass134,214 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    134,214 km
    Test number
    589631891354
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail134,214 km (+6,670)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,214 km
    Test number
    508497259939
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass127,544 km (+7,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    127,544 km
    Test number
    461283396857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Pass119,984 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    119,984 km
    Test number
    328320854366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,807 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    112,807 miles
    Test number
    505321653396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail112,656 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,656 miles
    Test number
    465685943343
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  19. Pass104,433 km2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    104,433 km
    Test number
    745118442349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  20. Fail104,433 km4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,433 km
    Test number
    355717342335
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  21. Pass97,201 miles (+7,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    97,201 miles
    Test number
    419158341428
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Fail89,352 miles3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,352 miles
    Test number
    320974450354
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  23. Pass89,352 miles (+9,612)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    89,352 miles
    Test number
    551874750307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  24. Pass79,740 miles (+7,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    79,740 miles
    Test number
    750674429347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass72,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    72,673 miles
    Test number
    443505248492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,242 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    65,242 km
    Test number
    490431747302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,242 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,242 km
    Test number
    653391447349
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  28. Pass60,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    60,334 miles
    Test number
    530089927003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass53,813 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    53,813 km
    Test number
    590631345329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V11 SLA

Does V11 SLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V11 SLA expired on 29 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V11 SLA?
The MOT on V11 SLA expired on 29 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V11 SLA done?
V11 SLA was recorded at 159,506 km at its MOT on 30 Jan 2024, an average of 5,824 km a year.
Has V11 SLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 SLA has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on V11 SLA 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 V11 SLA find?
V11 SLA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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