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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V688 GLAMOT history

V688 GLA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 94,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Apr 2025
Mileage
94,353 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V688 GLA
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
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V688 GLA was last recorded at 94,353 miles on 8 Apr 2024, 551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,802 miles · 22 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
551 miles
Average per year
3,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 94,353 miles
  • 2023 – 93,802 miles
  • 2022 – 91,729 miles
  • 2021 – 90,050 miles
  • 2019 – 89,057 miles
  • 2018 – 86,740 miles
  • 2017 – 84,288 miles
  • 2016 – 82,745 miles
  • 2015 – 78,984 miles
  • 2014 – 74,909 miles
  • 2013 – 70,761 miles
  • 2012 – 66,203 miles
  • 2011 – 62,206 miles
  • 2010 – 57,624 miles
  • 2009 – 47,665 miles
  • 2008 – 39,781 miles
  • 2007 – 30,507 miles
  • 2006 – 22,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,353 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,353 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,353 miles
    Test number
    833554310673
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,353 miles (+551)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,353 miles
    Test number
    922341215263
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no washers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass93,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,802 miles
    Test number
    768365832301
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail93,802 miles (+2,073)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,802 miles
    Test number
    545471002794
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass91,729 miles (+1,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,729 miles
    Test number
    204153197778
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass90,050 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,050 miles
    Test number
    133120487267
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail90,036 miles (+979)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,036 miles
    Test number
    784503758797
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,057 miles
    Test number
    686692011221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,057 miles (+2,317)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,057 miles
    Test number
    760078318468
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,740 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,740 miles
    Test number
    412123359260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,288 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,288 miles
    Test number
    978668426606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,745 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,745 miles
    Test number
    439919046236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,645 miles (+3,661)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,645 miles
    Test number
    296346787547
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass78,984 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    78,984 miles
    Test number
    215244875431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,909 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,909 miles
    Test number
    325392794112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,906 miles (+4,145)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,906 miles
    Test number
    515801394138
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass70,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,761 miles
    Test number
    667478743147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail70,761 miles (+4,558)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,761 miles
    Test number
    688748243109
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass66,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,203 miles
    Test number
    228799452406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,203 miles (+3,997)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,203 miles
    Test number
    838889652140
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass62,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    62,206 miles
    Test number
    135629451125
    • 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)

  22. Fail62,206 miles (+4,582)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,206 miles
    Test number
    449579951100
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  23. Pass57,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,624 miles
    Test number
    140894350167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,624 miles (+9,959)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,624 miles
    Test number
    274044450451
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass47,665 miles (+7,884)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,665 miles
    Test number
    624457779001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,781 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,781 miles
    Test number
    541501508117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass39,781 miles (+9,274)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,781 miles
    Test number
    691361308180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,507 miles (+8,343)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,507 miles
    Test number
    722206047080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass22,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,164 miles
    Test number
    444228146049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V688 GLA

Does V688 GLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V688 GLA expired on 7 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V688 GLA?
The MOT on V688 GLA expired on 7 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V688 GLA done?
V688 GLA was recorded at 94,353 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2024, an average of 3,980 miles a year.
Has V688 GLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V688 GLA has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V688 GLA 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 V688 GLA find?
V688 GLA passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2024 with 6 advisories: coolant leak; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside side repeater slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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