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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V43 ESNMOT history

V43 ESN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 76,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2023
Mileage
76,161 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 ESN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2023
Latest MOT test
30 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 ESN was last recorded at 76,161 miles on 30 May 2022, 3,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2015: 65,691 miles, lower than 67,286 miles on 19 Aug 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
72,167 miles · 29 Nov 2019
Between the last two tests
3,994 miles
Average per year
2,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 76,161 miles
  • 2019 – 72,167 miles
  • 2018 – 69,099 miles
  • 2017 – 67,131 miles
  • 2016 – 66,634 miles
  • 2015 – 65,691 miles
  • 2014 – 67,286 miles
  • 2013 – 63,597 miles
  • 2012 – 62,252 miles
  • 2011 – 59,761 miles
  • 2010 – 57,319 miles
  • 2009 – 54,845 miles
  • 2008 – 52,307 miles
  • 2007 – 50,160 miles
  • 2006 – 47,568 miles
  • 2005 – 42,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,161 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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,161 miles (+3,994)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    76,161 miles
    Test number
    166587011319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,167 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,167 miles
    Test number
    811563987114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,099 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    69,099 miles
    Test number
    440348317365
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail69,098 miles (+1,967)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,098 miles
    Test number
    795739617936
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass67,131 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,131 miles
    Test number
    532891910408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,004 miles (+370)8 failures17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,004 miles
    Test number
    153534635825
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe mount snapped off (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering brace strap corroded (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering brace strap corroded (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering brace strap corroded (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering brace strap corroded (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe going to ferrule corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe to ferrule corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak oil leak from differential
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryMinor corrosion on fuel pipes from tank

  7. Pass66,634 miles (+943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,634 miles
    Test number
    552244477112
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass65,691 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,691 miles
    Test number
    608289715211
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight leak at rear diff
    • NoteSlight leak at steering box

  9. Fail65,691 miles (-1,595)5 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,691 miles
    Test number
    379987115288
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight leak at rear diff
    • NoteSlight leak at steering box

  10. Pass67,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,286 miles
    Test number
    139011334210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail67,286 miles (+3,689)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,286 miles
    Test number
    545455924223
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass63,597 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,597 miles
    Test number
    586148023218
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear diff has oil leak

  13. Fail63,597 miles (+1,345)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,597 miles
    Test number
    256628023220
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear diff has oil leak

  14. Pass62,252 miles (+2,491)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,252 miles
    Test number
    788871342211
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight fluid leak from power steering

  15. Pass59,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    59,761 miles
    Test number
    947976691138
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail59,761 miles (+2,442)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,761 miles
    Test number
    536815691185
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail57,319 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,319 miles
    Test number
    253909080435
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll exhaust join corroded
    • NoteCenter exhaust support bracket corroded

  18. Pass57,319 miles (+2,474)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    57,319 miles
    Test number
    433629480177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll exhaust join corroded
    • NoteCenter exhaust support bracket corroded

  19. Pass54,845 miles (+2,538)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,845 miles
    Test number
    994891889117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,307 miles (+2,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,307 miles
    Test number
    432569258231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass50,160 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,160 miles
    Test number
    942565987203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,147 miles (+2,579)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,147 miles
    Test number
    304535777425
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass47,568 miles (+4,952)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,568 miles
    Test number
    252736576243
    • NoteN/s and o/s slight cracking off tyres on tread

  24. Pass42,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    42,616 miles
    Test number
    111627075293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V43 ESN

Does V43 ESN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 ESN expired on 29 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 ESN?
The MOT on V43 ESN expired on 29 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 ESN done?
V43 ESN was recorded at 76,161 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2022, an average of 2,015 miles a year.
Has V43 ESN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 ESN has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on V43 ESN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V43 ESN find?
V43 ESN passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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