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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V704 GBLMOT history

V704 GBL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,512 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2023
Mileage
144,512 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V704 GBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V704 GBL was last recorded at 144,512 miles on 10 Nov 2022, 1,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,679 miles · 18 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,833 miles
Average per year
4,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,512 miles
  • 2021 – 142,679 miles
  • 2020 – 140,922 miles
  • 2019 – 133,374 miles
  • 2018 – 123,116 miles
  • 2017 – 116,165 miles
  • 2016 – 108,645 miles
  • 2015 – 98,820 miles
  • 2014 – 98,416 miles
  • 2013 – 89,714 miles
  • 2012 – 83,796 miles
  • 2011 – 81,087 miles
  • 2010 – 77,718 miles
  • 2009 – 73,777 miles
  • 2008 – 73,642 miles
  • 2007 – 70,109 miles
  • 2006 – 65,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,512 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,512 miles (+1,833)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,512 miles
    Test number
    480721905819
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass142,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    142,679 miles
    Test number
    788759266569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail142,678 miles (+1,756)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,678 miles
    Test number
    319740136097
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded lower (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass140,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    140,922 miles
    Test number
    672590686090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,917 miles (+7,543)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,917 miles
    Test number
    270645377706
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Pass133,374 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,374 miles
    Test number
    121867373457
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Fail133,374 miles (+10,258)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,374 miles
    Test number
    918345310204
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass123,116 miles (+6,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    123,116 miles
    Test number
    738345204239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass116,165 miles (+7,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    116,165 miles
    Test number
    812757155977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass108,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,645 miles
    Test number
    625651318573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,645 miles (+9,825)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,645 miles
    Test number
    385339730690
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass98,820 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,820 miles
    Test number
    227034835149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail98,819 miles (+403)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,819 miles
    Test number
    285834935135
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass98,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,416 miles
    Test number
    278053044162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,416 miles (+8,702)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,416 miles
    Test number
    287213144163
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass89,714 miles (+5,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,714 miles
    Test number
    719497333187
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass83,796 miles (+2,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,796 miles
    Test number
    555249842194
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass81,087 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,087 miles
    Test number
    278826821143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,718 miles (+3,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    77,718 miles
    Test number
    933093030114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass73,777 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,777 miles
    Test number
    471834339147
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail73,775 miles (+133)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,775 miles
    Test number
    281621739160
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass73,642 miles (+3,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,642 miles
    Test number
    573934918180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass70,109 miles (+4,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,109 miles
    Test number
    754650427174
    • 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)

  24. Pass65,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    65,896 miles
    Test number
    373759926126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V704 GBL

Does V704 GBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V704 GBL expired on 28 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V704 GBL?
The MOT on V704 GBL expired on 28 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V704 GBL done?
V704 GBL was recorded at 144,512 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2022, an average of 4,763 miles a year.
Has V704 GBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V704 GBL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V704 GBL 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 V704 GBL find?
V704 GBL passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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