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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V651 NUAMOT history

V651 NUA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 6 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 57,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2025
Mileage
57,772 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2024
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V651 NUA
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
6 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2025
Latest MOT test
16 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V651 NUA was last recorded at 57,772 miles on 16 May 2024, 235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Sept 2016: 49,070 miles, lower than 57,960 miles on 14 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
57,537 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
235 miles
Average per year
1,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 57,772 miles
  • 2023 – 57,537 miles
  • 2022 – 56,728 miles
  • 2021 – 55,171 miles
  • 2020 – 54,309 miles
  • 2019 – 53,740 miles
  • 2018 – 52,491 miles
  • 2017 – 51,064 miles
  • 2016 – 49,070 miles
  • 2015 – 46,361 miles
  • 2014 – 41,558 miles
  • 2013 – 39,099 miles
  • 2012 – 37,120 miles
  • 2011 – 35,619 miles
  • 2010 – 34,711 miles
  • 2009 – 33,698 miles
  • 2008 – 32,021 miles
  • 2007 – 29,664 miles
  • 2006 – 26,351 miles
  • 2005 – 24,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,772 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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,772 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    57,772 miles
    Test number
    710633615055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,537 miles (+809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,537 miles
    Test number
    532921736994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass56,728 miles (+1,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,728 miles
    Test number
    527109108841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,171 miles
    Test number
    319004628023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail55,171 miles (+862)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,171 miles
    Test number
    800570454870
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass54,309 miles (+569)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,309 miles
    Test number
    689195195434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass53,740 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    501021981018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail53,740 miles (+1,249)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    124221559470
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced chassis brace corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced chassis brace corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced chassis brace corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass52,491 miles (+1,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,491 miles
    Test number
    510401378234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass51,064 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,064 miles
    Test number
    513731588409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,070 miles (-8,890)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,070 miles
    Test number
    487306138813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,960 miles (+11,599)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,960 miles
    Test number
    200264421410
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

  13. Pass46,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,361 miles
    Test number
    239270263226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,361 miles (+4,803)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,361 miles
    Test number
    926572148253
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  15. Pass41,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,558 miles
    Test number
    506277064270
    • 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)

  16. Fail41,558 miles (+2,459)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,558 miles
    Test number
    638950464214
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)

  17. Pass39,099 miles (+1,979)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,099 miles
    Test number
    698513163271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,120 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,120 miles
    Test number
    308212472258
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass37,120 miles (+1,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,120 miles
    Test number
    796702772238
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass35,619 miles (+908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,619 miles
    Test number
    455300571239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass34,711 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,711 miles
    Test number
    351892470289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,698 miles
    Test number
    412034679244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,698 miles (+1,677)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,698 miles
    Test number
    831372079246
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  24. Pass32,021 miles (+2,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,021 miles
    Test number
    393870678261
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass29,664 miles (+3,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,664 miles
    Test number
    891980677263
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass26,351 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,351 miles
    Test number
    103783866255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    24,243 miles
    Test number
    971099765294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V651 NUA

Does V651 NUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V651 NUA expired on 15 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V651 NUA?
The MOT on V651 NUA expired on 15 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V651 NUA done?
V651 NUA was recorded at 57,772 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2024, an average of 1,799 miles a year.
Has V651 NUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V651 NUA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on V651 NUA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V651 NUA find?
V651 NUA passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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