Mercedes-Benz SLK
White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
V689 MAUMOT history
V689 MAU is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 75,091 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 75,091 mi
- At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,239 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V689 MAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 19 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V689 MAU was last recorded at 75,091 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 75,049 miles · 24 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 42 miles
- Average per year
- 2,239 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 75,091 miles
- 2023 – 75,049 miles
- 2021 – 74,925 miles
- 2019 – 74,554 miles
- 2018 – 74,089 miles
- 2017 – 73,535 miles
- 2016 – 72,265 miles
- 2015 – 70,860 miles
- 2014 – 69,366 miles
- 2013 – 66,826 miles
- 2012 – 61,647 miles
- 2011 – 55,656 miles
- 2010 – 55,585 miles
- 2008 – 43,233 miles
- 2007 – 39,832 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,091 miles
- AdvisoryAge related rust underneath
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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2014
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Undertrays fitted.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
20 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,091 miles (+42)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 75,091 miles
- Test number
- 665255130588
- AdvisoryAge related rust underneath
Pass75,049 miles (+124)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 75,049 miles
- Test number
- 394825177299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,925 miles (+371)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 74,925 miles
- Test number
- 376028847412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,554 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 74,554 miles
- Test number
- 596926855333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,553 miles (+464)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,553 miles
- Test number
- 592861332432
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,089 miles (+554)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 74,089 miles
- Test number
- 262399336577
- AdvisoryBrake discs pitted through standing.
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass73,535 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 73,535 miles
- Test number
- 344178672057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
Fail73,535 miles (+1,270)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,535 miles
- Test number
- 825677957530
- FailureEmissions not tested Due to exhaust blowing. (7.3.A.1)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
Pass72,265 miles (+1,405)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 72,265 miles
- Test number
- 650622679634
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn uneven on inner tread.
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
Pass70,860 miles (+1,494)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 70,860 miles
- Test number
- 607990125065
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAll brake pipes waxoyled
- NoteO/s/f tyre distorted on inner edge
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Pass69,366 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 69,366 miles
- Test number
- 799117614030
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOffside front tyre is worn on inner edge
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail69,365 miles (+2,539)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,365 miles
- Test number
- 958346414071
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOffside front tyre is worn on inner edge
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass66,826 miles (+5,179)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 66,826 miles
- Test number
- 579897603000
- NoteSidewall on nearside rear tyre damaged
Pass61,647 miles (+5,991)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 61,647 miles
- Test number
- 778950612032
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass55,656 miles (+71)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 55,656 miles
- Test number
- 775320111029
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCondensation in both front headlights
- NoteSlight play in steering idler bush
Fail55,585 miles (+6,472)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,585 miles
- Test number
- 880005360389
- FailureSteering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCondensation in both front headlights
- NoteSlight play in steering idler bush
Pass49,113 miles (+5,880)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 49,113 miles
- Test number
- 312575010013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,233 miles (+3,401)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 43,233 miles
- Test number
- 673244068358
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass39,832 miles (+3,251)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 39,832 miles
- Test number
- 644361067333
- 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)
Pass36,581 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 36,581 miles
- Test number
- 493873107002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V689 MAU
- Does V689 MAU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V689 MAU expired on 14 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V689 MAU?
- The MOT on V689 MAU expired on 14 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V689 MAU done?
- V689 MAU was recorded at 75,091 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 2,239 miles a year.
- Has V689 MAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V689 MAU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2019.
- Has the mileage on V689 MAU 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 V689 MAU find?
- V689 MAU passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: age related rust underneath.
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