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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

V24 DSTMOT history

V24 DST is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 135,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2023.

V24 DST black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2023
Mileage
135,746 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V24 DST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V24 DST was last recorded at 135,746 miles on 12 Jun 2023, 6,587 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jun 2015: 84,810 miles, lower than 807,707 miles on 14 Jun 2014.

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
129,159 miles · 7 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
6,587 miles
Average per year
7,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 135,746 miles
  • 2022 – 129,159 miles
  • 2021 – 121,497 miles
  • 2020 – 113,914 miles
  • 2019 – 105,954 miles
  • 2018 – 98,011 miles
  • 2017 – 94,666 miles
  • 2016 – 90,587 miles
  • 2015 – 84,810 miles
  • 2014 – 807,707 miles
  • 2013 – 74,896 miles
  • 2012 – 71,526 miles
  • 2011 – 69,597 miles
  • 2010 – 66,307 miles
  • 2009 – 32,820 miles
  • 2008 – 15,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,746 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Front fog light lens cracked

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play on both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,746 miles (+6,587)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,746 miles
    Test number
    903499297251
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 235-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,159 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    129,159 miles
    Test number
    376478451948
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play on both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail129,159 miles (+7,662)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,159 miles
    Test number
    633238403893
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play on both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass121,497 miles (+11)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    121,497 miles
    Test number
    284016676635
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail121,486 miles (+7,572)1 dangerous5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,486 miles
    Test number
    642764858068
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS message on dash

  6. Pass113,914 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    113,914 miles
    Test number
    405183781034
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail113,914 miles (+7,960)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,914 miles
    Test number
    151338405561
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on. suspect low tyre pressure is the issue

  8. Pass105,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    105,954 miles
    Test number
    772214486924
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre on minimum 1.6 legal limits, o/s/r tyre low/ close to limits
    • AdvisorySlight play both front wheel bearings

  9. Fail105,954 miles (+7,943)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,954 miles
    Test number
    821692431527
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cleared after test (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault cleared after test (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre on minimum 1.6 legal limits, o/s/r tyre low/ close to limits
    • AdvisorySlight play both front wheel bearings

  10. Pass98,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,011 miles
    Test number
    243065214133
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail98,011 miles (+3,345)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,011 miles
    Test number
    591945683145
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass94,666 miles (+4,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,666 miles
    Test number
    348066401972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass90,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,587 miles
    Test number
    931843228608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,587 miles (+5,777)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,587 miles
    Test number
    138639545712
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass84,810 miles (-722,897)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,810 miles
    Test number
    219305655460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass807,707 miles (+732,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    807,707 miles
    Test number
    388695864199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass74,896 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    74,896 miles
    Test number
    327306513387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,526 miles (+1,929)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,526 miles
    Test number
    245630422325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise center exhaust mounts on exhaust corroded.

  19. Pass69,597 miles (+3,290)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,597 miles
    Test number
    428885021460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,307 miles (+9,950)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,307 miles
    Test number
    450386100454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,357 miles (+23,537)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,357 miles
    Test number
    102081590093
    • NoteSlight play both sides inner rack ends

  22. Pass32,820 miles (+17,721)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,820 miles
    Test number
    741240699019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail15,099 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,099 miles
    Test number
    114569198040
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

  24. Pass15,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,099 miles
    Test number
    124129498439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V24 DST

Does V24 DST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V24 DST expired on 13 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V24 DST?
The MOT on V24 DST expired on 13 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V24 DST done?
V24 DST was recorded at 135,746 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2023, an average of 7,950 miles a year.
Has V24 DST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V24 DST has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V24 DST ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V24 DST find?
V24 DST failed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-40-18; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside headlamp not working on dipped beam, and 7 more.

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