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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V61 ECDMOT history

V61 ECD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 3 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2022
Mileage
114,931 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V61 ECD
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
3 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V61 ECD was last recorded at 114,931 miles on 10 Nov 2021, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,918 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 114,931 miles
  • 2020 – 114,189 miles
  • 2019 – 113,928 miles
  • 2018 – 112,939 miles
  • 2017 – 111,554 miles
  • 2016 – 110,241 miles
  • 2015 – 96,050 miles
  • 2014 – 89,352 miles
  • 2013 – 85,565 miles
  • 2012 – 80,827 miles
  • 2011 – 77,721 miles
  • 2010 – 73,400 miles
  • 2009 – 68,254 miles
  • 2008 – 61,873 miles
  • 2007 – 55,248 miles
  • 2006 – 48,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,931 miles
  • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged n/s and o/s rubbing in mount (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear n/s & o/s subframe bushes wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear tyre deteriorating on the outer wall

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Exhaust support bracket broken but system supported ok

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,931 miles (+13)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,931 miles
    Test number
    426326720646
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged n/s and o/s rubbing in mount (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s & o/s subframe bushes worn

  2. Fail114,918 miles (+729)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,918 miles
    Test number
    398488122157
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Front and rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged n/s and o/s rubbing in mount (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s & o/s subframe bushes worn

  3. Pass114,189 miles (+261)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,189 miles
    Test number
    267021109572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,928 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,928 miles
    Test number
    107669595868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust support bracket broken but system supported ok

  5. Fail113,924 miles (+985)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,924 miles
    Test number
    236706256922
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens has water inside (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens has water inside (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust support bracket broken but system supported ok

  6. Pass112,939 miles (+1,385)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,939 miles
    Test number
    998488102483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp has water inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp has water inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorating on the outer wall
    • AdvisoryRear differential has seepage of oil from the drive shaft seals
    • AdvisoryPower steering cap missing

  7. Pass111,554 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,554 miles
    Test number
    326213505272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear drive shaft oil seal leaking on the rear differential
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorating on the outer wall
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight play

  8. Fail111,553 miles (+1,312)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,553 miles
    Test number
    117326990606
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear drive shaft oil seal leaking on the rear differential
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorating on the outer wall
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight play

  9. Pass110,241 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    110,241 miles
    Test number
    139057272901
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  10. Fail110,239 miles (+7,073)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,239 miles
    Test number
    993381836127
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  11. Pass103,166 miles (+7,116)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,166 miles
    Test number
    258610654379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,050 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,050 miles
    Test number
    979742915023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail96,049 miles (+6,697)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,049 miles
    Test number
    279882815084
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail89,352 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,352 miles
    Test number
    229514314096
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass89,352 miles (+3,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,352 miles
    Test number
    936354714075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail85,565 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,565 miles
    Test number
    436261113096
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass85,565 miles (+4,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,565 miles
    Test number
    515091313053
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass80,827 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    80,827 miles
    Test number
    439632512083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,721 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,721 miles
    Test number
    155633211067
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass77,721 miles (+4,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    77,721 miles
    Test number
    488313511077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass73,400 miles (+5,146)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    73,400 miles
    Test number
    870061610056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,254 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    68,254 miles
    Test number
    664392519085
    • NoteAll indicators slightly pail in colour
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low (n/s)

  23. Fail68,254 miles (+6,381)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,254 miles
    Test number
    510892419003
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAll indicators slightly pail in colour
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low (n/s)

  24. Pass61,873 miles (+6,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,873 miles
    Test number
    493261028076
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass55,248 miles (+6,633)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,248 miles
    Test number
    234732317066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    48,615 miles
    Test number
    394176916011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V61 ECD

Does V61 ECD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V61 ECD expired on 9 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V61 ECD?
The MOT on V61 ECD expired on 9 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V61 ECD done?
V61 ECD was recorded at 114,931 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2021, an average of 4,193 miles a year.
Has V61 ECD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V61 ECD has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on V61 ECD 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 V61 ECD find?
V61 ECD passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2021 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: front brake hose slightly damaged n/s and o/s rubbing in mount; front headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s lense; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 6 more.

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