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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,300 cc

V228 FAPMOT history

V228 FAP is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 43,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
43,611 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V228 FAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V228 FAP was last recorded at 43,611 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 2,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
41,141 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,470 miles
Average per year
1,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,611 miles
  • 2025 – 41,141 miles
  • 2024 – 40,022 miles
  • 2023 – 38,600 miles
  • 2022 – 37,191 miles
  • 2020 – 34,250 miles
  • 2019 – 33,292 miles
  • 2018 – 31,619 miles
  • 2017 – 29,073 miles
  • 2016 – 27,519 miles
  • 2015 – 26,581 miles
  • 2014 – 25,929 miles
  • 2013 – 25,399 miles
  • 2012 – 24,969 miles
  • 2011 – 23,969 miles
  • 2010 – 23,384 miles
  • 2009 – 22,815 miles
  • 2008 – 21,854 miles
  • 2007 – 21,094 miles
  • 2006 – 20,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,611 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass43,611 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    43,611 miles
    Test number
    523894737301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass41,141 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    41,141 miles
    Test number
    277834572977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,022 miles (+1,422)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    40,022 miles
    Test number
    389087426779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,600 miles (+1,409)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    38,600 miles
    Test number
    168749099113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,191 miles (+2,941)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    37,191 miles
    Test number
    435841564361
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded

  6. Pass34,250 miles (+958)4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,250 miles
    Test number
    637039866039
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After Flexi-Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After Flexi-Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass33,292 miles (+1,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,292 miles
    Test number
    435185094171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass31,619 miles (+2,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,619 miles
    Test number
    212727166336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass29,073 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,073 miles
    Test number
    187484467687
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail29,073 miles (+1,554)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,073 miles
    Test number
    928610811967
    • FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • FailureRear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass27,519 miles (+938)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,519 miles
    Test number
    957141292510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,581 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,581 miles
    Test number
    868353491496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,929 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,929 miles
    Test number
    336869664401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,399 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    25,399 miles
    Test number
    148909063275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,969 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,969 miles
    Test number
    607545762291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,969 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    23,969 miles
    Test number
    317649251266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,384 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,384 miles
    Test number
    583900360208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,815 miles (+961)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,815 miles
    Test number
    932992479208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,854 miles (+760)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,854 miles
    Test number
    140996158283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,094 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,094 miles
    Test number
    173261077222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    20,137 miles
    Test number
    351335266291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V228 FAP

Does V228 FAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V228 FAP is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V228 FAP?
The MOT on V228 FAP is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V228 FAP done?
V228 FAP was recorded at 43,611 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 1,199 miles a year.
Has V228 FAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V228 FAP has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on V228 FAP 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 V228 FAP find?
V228 FAP passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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