Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
V29 DRUMOT history
V29 DRU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 8 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,739 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Nov 2022
- Mileage
- 79,739 mi
- At MOT on 15 Nov 2021
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,372 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V29 DRU
- 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
- 8 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Nov 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
V29 DRU was last recorded at 79,739 miles on 15 Nov 2021, 1,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Oct 2011: 50,543 miles, lower than 52,874 miles on 29 Oct 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 77,793 miles · 9 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 1,946 miles
- Average per year
- 2,372 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 79,739 miles
- 2020 – 77,793 miles
- 2019 – 75,858 miles
- 2018 – 73,850 miles
- 2017 – 71,899 miles
- 2016 – 69,775 miles
- 2015 – 67,984 miles
- 2014 – 64,566 miles
- 2013 – 61,435 miles
- 2012 – 58,016 miles
- 2011 – 50,543 miles
- 2010 – 52,874 miles
- 2009 – 51,629 miles
- 2008 – 49,614 miles
- 2007 – 47,175 miles
- 2006 – 43,974 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,739 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 casings corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear diff leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,739 miles (+1,946)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 79,739 miles
- Test number
- 421659735969
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass77,793 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 77,793 miles
- Test number
- 127015801041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,793 miles (+1,935)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,793 miles
- Test number
- 579589692244
- MajorBrake performance not tested due to condition of brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass75,858 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 75,858 miles
- Test number
- 445951392150
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail75,858 miles (+2,008)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,858 miles
- Test number
- 367836426522
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass73,850 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 73,850 miles
- Test number
- 174639089779
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear diff leak
Fail73,850 miles (+1,951)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,850 miles
- Test number
- 302945256947
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear diff leak
Pass71,899 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 71,899 miles
- Test number
- 520089925578
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail71,899 miles (+2,124)5 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,899 miles
- Test number
- 570868937483
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass69,775 miles (+1,791)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 69,775 miles
- Test number
- 861781633748
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass67,984 miles (+3,418)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 67,984 miles
- Test number
- 837842632290
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak at rear axle
- AdvisorySlight cut on nearside front tyre sidewall
Pass64,566 miles (+3,131)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 64,566 miles
- Test number
- 797132304349
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass61,435 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 61,435 miles
- Test number
- 106004903362
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail61,430 miles (+3,414)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,430 miles
- Test number
- 839003703313
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass58,016 miles (+7,473)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 58,016 miles
- Test number
- 279074602320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,543 miles (-2,331)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 50,543 miles
- Test number
- 599989091225
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass52,874 miles (+1,245)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 52,874 miles
- Test number
- 271582200373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,629 miles (+2,015)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 51,629 miles
- Test number
- 793062409381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,614 miles (+2,439)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 49,614 miles
- Test number
- 932355208379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,175 miles (+3,201)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 47,175 miles
- Test number
- 400574007429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,974 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 43,974 miles
- Test number
- 443100796222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V29 DRU
- Does V29 DRU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V29 DRU expired on 14 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V29 DRU?
- The MOT on V29 DRU expired on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V29 DRU done?
- V29 DRU was recorded at 79,739 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2021, an average of 2,372 miles a year.
- Has V29 DRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V29 DRU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on V29 DRU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V29 DRU find?
- V29 DRU passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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