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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,199 cc

V6 FDLMOT history

V6 FDL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 66,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2023
Mileage
66,557 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 FDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2023
Latest MOT test
23 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 FDL was last recorded at 66,557 miles on 23 May 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,549 miles · 19 May 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 66,557 miles
  • 2021 – 64,881 miles
  • 2020 – 64,488 miles
  • 2019 – 63,523 miles
  • 2018 – 61,090 miles
  • 2017 – 59,053 miles
  • 2016 – 55,366 miles
  • 2015 – 55,362 miles
  • 2014 – 50,550 miles
  • 2013 – 48,403 miles
  • 2012 – 44,761 miles
  • 2010 – 38,467 miles
  • 2009 – 36,631 miles
  • 2008 – 33,533 miles
  • 2007 – 27,028 miles
  • 2006 – 18,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,557 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox plus rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Under trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,557 miles (+8)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    66,557 miles
    Test number
    746562694410
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox plus rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail66,549 miles (+1,668)1 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,549 miles
    Test number
    121539192777
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox plus rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTravel on park brake

  3. Pass64,881 miles (+17)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,881 miles
    Test number
    876222735455
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs, slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise , parking brake lever travel
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres, worn slightly on outer edges
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp lens cloudy, image intensity slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, limiting view

  4. Fail64,864 miles (+376)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,864 miles
    Test number
    646222476250
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs, slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise , parking brake lever travel
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres, worn slightly on outer edges
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp lens cloudy, image intensity slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryO/s/r road wheel warm
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, limiting view

  5. Pass64,488 miles (+965)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    64,488 miles
    Test number
    727590485610
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass63,523 miles (+23)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,523 miles
    Test number
    494809551779
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s parking brake performance lower than n/s
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

  7. Fail63,500 miles (+2,410)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,500 miles
    Test number
    530699277480
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working o/s and n/s (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s parking brake performance lower than n/s
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

  8. Pass61,090 miles (+2,037)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,090 miles
    Test number
    693382358405
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s front (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak minor,, rear axle
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and sill covers fitted, limiting view

  9. Pass59,053 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,053 miles
    Test number
    900760236498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail59,053 miles (+3,687)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,053 miles
    Test number
    864778888435
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass55,366 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,366 miles
    Test number
    585131187168
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail55,362 miles (+3,152)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,362 miles
    Test number
    370425983212
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated

  13. Pass52,210 miles (+1,660)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,210 miles
    Test number
    137082905489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are covered with cracks
    • NoteFuel cap seal starting to crack

  14. Pass50,550 miles (+2,147)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,550 miles
    Test number
    589152304052
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass48,403 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,403 miles
    Test number
    535308503080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail48,403 miles (+3,642)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,403 miles
    Test number
    419752103051
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass44,761 miles (+6,294)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,761 miles
    Test number
    546506802073
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass38,467 miles (+1,836)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,467 miles
    Test number
    291338670223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,631 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,631 miles
    Test number
    491411279235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,533 miles (+6,505)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,533 miles
    Test number
    834157078298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,028 miles (+8,983)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,028 miles
    Test number
    520875977295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass18,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,045 miles
    Test number
    140076476247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,045 miles (+902)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,045 miles
    Test number
    204866976231
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass17,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,143 miles
    Test number
    544898806266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 FDL

Does V6 FDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 FDL expired on 22 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 FDL?
The MOT on V6 FDL expired on 22 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 FDL done?
V6 FDL was recorded at 66,557 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2022, an average of 3,123 miles a year.
Has V6 FDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 FDL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2022.
Has the mileage on V6 FDL 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 V6 FDL find?
V6 FDL passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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