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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V43 OKOMOT history

V43 OKO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 89,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2024
Mileage
89,000 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 OKO
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 OKO was last recorded at 89,000 miles on 2 Oct 2023, 4,132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,868 miles · 3 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,132 miles
Average per year
2,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 89,000 miles
  • 2022 – 84,868 miles
  • 2021 – 82,623 miles
  • 2020 – 80,805 miles
  • 2019 – 78,671 miles
  • 2018 – 77,010 miles
  • 2017 – 74,705 miles
  • 2016 – 72,547 miles
  • 2015 – 70,980 miles
  • 2014 – 70,207 miles
  • 2013 – 69,049 miles
  • 2012 – 66,769 miles
  • 2011 – 63,707 miles
  • 2010 – 59,278 miles
  • 2009 – 54,501 miles
  • 2008 – 52,928 miles
  • 2007 – 45,574 miles
  • 2006 – 37,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,000 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing housing rubber deteriorated
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisorySlight oil weep from rear diff

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,000 miles (+4,132)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    89,000 miles
    Test number
    316197712973
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing housing rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight oil weep from rear diff

  2. Pass84,868 miles (+2,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    84,868 miles
    Test number
    601941249422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,623 miles (+1,818)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,623 miles
    Test number
    424605021268
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass80,805 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,805 miles
    Test number
    850268665259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,671 miles (+1,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,671 miles
    Test number
    594077183921
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass77,010 miles (+2,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,010 miles
    Test number
    595917072544
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,705 miles (+2,158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,705 miles
    Test number
    446996583778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Pass72,547 miles (+1,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,547 miles
    Test number
    660561598383
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre starting to perish/split
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre starting to perish/split and worn on inside edge

  9. Pass70,980 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    70,980 miles
    Test number
    950818800759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,207 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    70,207 miles
    Test number
    155664894448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail70,179 miles (+1,130)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,179 miles
    Test number
    179390294068
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass69,049 miles (+2,280)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,049 miles
    Test number
    296918903159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear and nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted

  13. Pass66,769 miles (+3,062)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,769 miles
    Test number
    915998202131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads appear low

  14. Fail63,707 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,707 miles
    Test number
    788061691039
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass63,707 miles (+4,429)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,707 miles
    Test number
    828091391049
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass59,278 miles (+4,777)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,278 miles
    Test number
    134823580428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass54,501 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,501 miles
    Test number
    892861319197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,928 miles (+7,354)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,928 miles
    Test number
    424034988213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,574 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,574 miles
    Test number
    253416107223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail45,469 miles (+7,800)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,469 miles
    Test number
    793731507246
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass37,669 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,669 miles
    Test number
    891913736133
    • NoteFront brake discs ridged

Questions about V43 OKO

Does V43 OKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 OKO expired on 2 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 OKO?
The MOT on V43 OKO expired on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 OKO done?
V43 OKO was recorded at 89,000 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2023, an average of 2,952 miles a year.
Has V43 OKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 OKO has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on V43 OKO 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 V43 OKO find?
V43 OKO passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2023 with 6 advisories: central prop shaft bearing housing rubber deteriorated; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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