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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V642 DFPMOT history

V642 DFP is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 103,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2023
Mileage
103,315 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V642 DFP
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 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V642 DFP was last recorded at 103,315 miles on 6 Sept 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,312 miles · 18 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,315 miles
  • 2021 – 102,735 miles
  • 2020 – 102,724 miles
  • 2019 – 100,549 miles
  • 2018 – 97,392 miles
  • 2017 – 95,399 miles
  • 2016 – 94,934 miles
  • 2015 – 94,584 miles
  • 2013 – 87,633 miles
  • 2012 – 83,237 miles
  • 2011 – 73,620 miles
  • 2010 – 66,681 miles
  • 2009 – 62,301 miles
  • 2008 – 57,648 miles
  • 2007 – 53,696 miles
  • 2006 – 42,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,315 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,315 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,315 miles
    Test number
    800131570919
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail103,312 miles (+577)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,312 miles
    Test number
    647612308849
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,735 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,735 miles
    Test number
    288866199715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,724 miles (+2,175)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,724 miles
    Test number
    900695053782
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass100,549 miles (+3,157)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,549 miles
    Test number
    956860551773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,392 miles (+1,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,392 miles
    Test number
    629485491350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Pass95,399 miles (+465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,399 miles
    Test number
    767109832328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished on sidewall

  8. Pass94,934 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,934 miles
    Test number
    320300174062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,584 miles (+6,951)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,584 miles
    Test number
    196706085062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,633 miles (+4,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,633 miles
    Test number
    766414073264
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  11. Pass83,237 miles (+9,617)7 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,237 miles
    Test number
    348919412494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnderside very heavily corroded

  12. Pass73,620 miles (+6,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,620 miles
    Test number
    245530621282
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass66,681 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,681 miles
    Test number
    702684610242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,301 miles (+4,653)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    62,301 miles
    Test number
    933336019210
    • NoteO/s/r tyre near to limits

  15. Pass57,648 miles (+47)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,648 miles
    Test number
    952469818251
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail57,601 miles (+3,905)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,601 miles
    Test number
    360019968178
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass53,696 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    53,696 miles
    Test number
    510982117321
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Fail53,696 miles (+11,281)1 failure10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,696 miles
    Test number
    272261617329
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  19. Pass42,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    42,415 miles
    Test number
    344285716338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V642 DFP

Does V642 DFP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V642 DFP expired on 5 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V642 DFP?
The MOT on V642 DFP expired on 5 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V642 DFP done?
V642 DFP was recorded at 103,315 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2022, an average of 3,850 miles a year.
Has V642 DFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V642 DFP has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V642 DFP 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 V642 DFP find?
V642 DFP passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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