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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V48 HPUMOT history

V48 HPU is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2024
Mileage
132,139 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 HPU
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
12 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 HPU was last recorded at 132,139 miles on 22 Nov 2023, 862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,277 miles · 24 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
862 miles
Average per year
3,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,139 miles
  • 2022 – 131,277 miles
  • 2021 – 130,280 miles
  • 2020 – 126,050 miles
  • 2019 – 122,693 miles
  • 2018 – 119,787 miles
  • 2017 – 116,883 miles
  • 2016 – 116,520 miles
  • 2015 – 115,688 miles
  • 2014 – 113,910 miles
  • 2013 – 108,000 miles
  • 2011 – 105,427 miles
  • 2010 – 100,689 miles
  • 2009 – 96,252 miles
  • 2008 – 89,090 miles
  • 2007 – 77,006 miles
  • 2006 – 66,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,139 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryAll position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,139 miles (+862)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,139 miles
    Test number
    352953348936
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  2. Pass131,277 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,277 miles
    Test number
    654610909251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,280 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,280 miles
    Test number
    108507545964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,050 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,050 miles
    Test number
    983912578271
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail126,046 miles (+3,353)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,046 miles
    Test number
    866057013413
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass122,693 miles (+2,906)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,693 miles
    Test number
    640508551510
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass119,787 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,787 miles
    Test number
    744499720671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,883 miles (+363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    116,883 miles
    Test number
    542728322018
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass116,520 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,520 miles
    Test number
    382873273067
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre cut to side wall not exposing cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail116,520 miles (+832)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,520 miles
    Test number
    701552985723
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre cut to side wall not exposing cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Fail115,688 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,688 miles
    Test number
    135221165183
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass115,688 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    115,688 miles
    Test number
    607101465189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,910 miles (+5,910)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    113,910 miles
    Test number
    166819404111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,000 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    108,000 miles
    Test number
    949778603104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,997 miles (+2,570)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,997 miles
    Test number
    919442203185
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass105,427 miles (+4,738)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    105,427 miles
    Test number
    159019861105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass100,689 miles (+4,437)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    100,689 miles
    Test number
    131669660161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,252 miles (+7,162)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,252 miles
    Test number
    760011179176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,090 miles (+12,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    89,090 miles
    Test number
    504726288145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass77,006 miles (+10,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    77,006 miles
    Test number
    404664687119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass66,857 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    66,857 miles
    Test number
    851062786140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about V48 HPU

Does V48 HPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V48 HPU expired on 23 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V48 HPU?
The MOT on V48 HPU expired on 23 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V48 HPU done?
V48 HPU was recorded at 132,139 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2023, an average of 3,753 miles a year.
Has V48 HPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 HPU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on V48 HPU 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 V48 HPU find?
V48 HPU passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; windscreen wiper blade defective; all direction indicators slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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