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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V61 OAYMOT history

V61 OAY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2024
Mileage
155,193 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V61 OAY
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V61 OAY was last recorded at 155,193 miles on 24 Nov 2023, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,120 miles · 21 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
6,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,193 miles
  • 2022 – 145,315 miles
  • 2021 – 133,316 miles
  • 2020 – 124,862 miles
  • 2019 – 116,954 miles
  • 2018 – 101,570 miles
  • 2017 – 85,053 miles
  • 2016 – 76,100 miles
  • 2015 – 73,177 miles
  • 2014 – 70,127 miles
  • 2013 – 66,891 miles
  • 2012 – 64,934 miles
  • 2011 – 61,828 miles
  • 2010 – 59,114 miles
  • 2009 – 54,102 miles
  • 2008 – 50,482 miles
  • 2007 – 44,316 miles
  • 2006 – 34,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,193 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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,193 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    155,193 miles
    Test number
    218906865434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail155,120 miles (+9,805)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,120 miles
    Test number
    668943449805
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass145,315 miles (+286)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    145,315 miles
    Test number
    604782283352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRUSTY

  4. Fail145,029 miles (+11,713)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,029 miles
    Test number
    660890746619
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure MISSING (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRUSTY

  5. Pass133,316 miles (+436)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,316 miles
    Test number
    731788112734
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas

  6. Fail132,880 miles (+8,018)2 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,880 miles
    Test number
    993896629090
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to outer sills and parts of under side not allowing full inspection of some areas

  7. Pass124,862 miles (+197)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,862 miles
    Test number
    478611857144
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

  8. Fail124,665 miles (+7,711)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,665 miles
    Test number
    771663386151
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

  9. Pass116,954 miles (+135)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,954 miles
    Test number
    274391632319
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

  10. Fail116,819 miles (+15,249)5 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,819 miles
    Test number
    224288299648
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition Zone A (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

  11. Pass101,570 miles (+16,517)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    101,570 miles
    Test number
    166001213608
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

  12. Pass85,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,053 miles
    Test number
    370213005344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

  13. Fail85,053 miles (+8,953)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,053 miles
    Test number
    902716677007
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

  14. Pass76,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    76,100 miles
    Test number
    848553172854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,100 miles (+2,923)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,100 miles
    Test number
    175674373986
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass73,177 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,177 miles
    Test number
    861214887227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,127 miles (+3,236)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,127 miles
    Test number
    376070944244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,891 miles (+1,957)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    66,891 miles
    Test number
    275253853284
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear axle
    • NoteUneven front tyre wear

  19. Pass64,934 miles (+3,106)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,934 miles
    Test number
    407341462272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear axle

  20. Pass61,828 miles (+2,714)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,828 miles
    Test number
    887268801127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside steering track rod inner gaiter deteriorated
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear axle

  21. Pass59,114 miles (+5,012)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    59,114 miles
    Test number
    683596790074
    • NoteBrake pad light on
    • NoteBrake squeal osr
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  22. Pass54,102 miles (+3,620)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,102 miles
    Test number
    733930019160
    • NoteOffside steering track rod gaiter twisted
    • NoteSlight oil leaks from rear axle

  23. Pass50,482 miles (+6,166)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,482 miles
    Test number
    492565608173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,316 miles (+10,153)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,316 miles
    Test number
    743840017196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,163 miles
    Test number
    302398716117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,163 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,163 miles
    Test number
    871614016145
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about V61 OAY

Does V61 OAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V61 OAY expired on 24 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V61 OAY?
The MOT on V61 OAY expired on 24 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V61 OAY done?
V61 OAY was recorded at 155,193 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2023, an average of 6,882 miles a year.
Has V61 OAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V61 OAY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V61 OAY 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 OAY find?
V61 OAY passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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