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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V39 FDTMOT history

V39 FDT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 8 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2023
Mileage
134,497 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V39 FDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V39 FDT was last recorded at 134,497 miles on 12 Oct 2022, 6,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,405 miles · 11 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
6,092 miles
Average per year
5,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,497 miles
  • 2021 – 128,405 miles
  • 2020 – 125,420 miles
  • 2019 – 123,582 miles
  • 2018 – 119,434 miles
  • 2017 – 112,917 miles
  • 2016 – 107,257 miles
  • 2015 – 99,520 miles
  • 2014 – 94,600 miles
  • 2013 – 92,083 miles
  • 2012 – 89,003 miles
  • 2011 – 76,012 miles
  • 2010 – 65,630 miles
  • 2009 – 65,627 miles
  • 2008 – 57,206 miles
  • 2007 – 52,153 miles
  • 2006 – 50,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,497 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront sub-frame corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroded

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,497 miles (+6,092)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,497 miles
    Test number
    666209985869
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sub-frame corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame corroded

  2. Pass128,405 miles (+2,985)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,405 miles
    Test number
    814804930986
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear sub-frame corroded

  3. Pass125,420 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,420 miles
    Test number
    568943772649
    • AdvisoryCentral gearbox feed pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear oil leaking from rear differential

  4. Fail125,420 miles (+1,838)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,420 miles
    Test number
    116741978253
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral gearbox feed pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear oil leaking from rear differential

  5. Pass123,582 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,582 miles
    Test number
    529045467774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger corroded but still supporting exhaust

  6. Fail123,582 miles (+4,148)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,582 miles
    Test number
    192856079777
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger corroded but still supporting exhaust

  7. Pass119,434 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,434 miles
    Test number
    969975498022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,917 miles
    Test number
    473537332300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail112,917 miles (+5,660)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,917 miles
    Test number
    249427748326
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  10. Pass107,257 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    107,257 miles
    Test number
    499535951420
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySpeedo only partialy illuminating but visible

  11. Fail107,257 miles (+7,737)2 failures2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,257 miles
    Test number
    445973139111
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySpeedo only partialy illuminating but visible

  12. Pass99,520 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,520 miles
    Test number
    607978245086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail99,520 miles (+4,920)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,520 miles
    Test number
    869457445053
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass94,600 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    94,600 miles
    Test number
    727039844031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail94,600 miles (+2,517)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,600 miles
    Test number
    919144244066
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass92,083 miles (+3,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,083 miles
    Test number
    548288733057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass89,003 miles (+12,991)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    89,003 miles
    Test number
    166675142042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,012 miles (+10,382)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    76,012 miles
    Test number
    688361941039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,630 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    65,630 miles
    Test number
    350300340039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,627 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,627 miles
    Test number
    362544929372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,651 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,651 miles
    Test number
    812506719210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,625 miles (+7,419)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,625 miles
    Test number
    841855319286
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass57,206 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,206 miles
    Test number
    721662218223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,153 miles
    Test number
    712221817276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,153 miles (+1,372)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,153 miles
    Test number
    482677407216
    • DangerousOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • DangerousStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

  26. Pass50,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,781 miles
    Test number
    543486406206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V39 FDT

Does V39 FDT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V39 FDT expired on 16 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V39 FDT?
The MOT on V39 FDT expired on 16 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V39 FDT done?
V39 FDT was recorded at 134,497 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2022, an average of 5,162 miles a year.
Has V39 FDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V39 FDT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on V39 FDT 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 V39 FDT find?
V39 FDT passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2022 with 8 advisories: central rear oil leak, but not excessive; front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded, and 5 more.

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