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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V705 MVYMOT history

V705 MVY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2024
Mileage
86,925 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V705 MVY
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
19 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V705 MVY was last recorded at 86,925 miles on 6 Apr 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,920 miles · 22 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,925 miles
  • 2022 – 80,064 miles
  • 2021 – 74,085 miles
  • 2020 – 70,970 miles
  • 2019 – 69,039 miles
  • 2018 – 66,802 miles
  • 2017 – 62,375 miles
  • 2016 – 55,035 miles
  • 2015 – 47,189 miles
  • 2014 – 44,208 miles
  • 2013 – 40,408 miles
  • 2012 – 37,321 miles
  • 2011 – 35,590 miles
  • 2010 – 33,239 miles
  • 2009 – 29,657 miles
  • 2008 – 27,231 miles
  • 2007 – 24,276 miles
  • 2006 – 21,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,925 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Headlight images weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Head light has water ingress affecting pattern slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,925 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    86,925 miles
    Test number
    822453529596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail86,920 miles (+6,856)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,920 miles
    Test number
    521012903340
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass80,064 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,064 miles
    Test number
    690222904293
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight images weak
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail80,063 miles (+5,978)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,063 miles
    Test number
    639592837194
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight images weak
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass74,085 miles (+3,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    74,085 miles
    Test number
    617388726301
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass70,970 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    70,970 miles
    Test number
    405924725330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Head light has water ingress affecting pattern slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering damper has rebound at ends of movement replacement recommended

  7. Fail70,970 miles (+1,931)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,970 miles
    Test number
    753150614387
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Head light has water ingress affecting pattern slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Only just met the requirements for MOT Replace/repair ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tail light a little too bright ?
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering damper has rebound at ends of movement replacement recommended

  8. Pass69,039 miles (+2,237)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    69,039 miles
    Test number
    422256652279
    • Advisory2 x Auxiliary belts cracking
    • AdvisoryGearbox exhaust mounting broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking pad missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass66,802 miles (+4,427)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,802 miles
    Test number
    487370513446
    • Advisory2 x Auxiliary belts cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cuts noted to tyre wall and tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside condensation in headlamp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Jacking pad missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass62,375 miles (+7,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,375 miles
    Test number
    295726453544
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass55,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,035 miles
    Test number
    205591622909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Fail55,035 miles (+7,846)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,035 miles
    Test number
    901499308386
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass47,189 miles (+2,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,189 miles
    Test number
    366237475067
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass44,208 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,208 miles
    Test number
    687458974099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,205 miles (+3,797)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,205 miles
    Test number
    769047474095
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail40,408 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,408 miles
    Test number
    177329673094
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass40,408 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,408 miles
    Test number
    479089673023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,321 miles
    Test number
    847827072023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail37,321 miles (+1,731)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,321 miles
    Test number
    519017472040
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass35,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,590 miles
    Test number
    687515681003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,590 miles (+2,351)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,590 miles
    Test number
    828455581008
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass33,239 miles (+3,582)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,239 miles
    Test number
    290392180044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  23. Pass29,657 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,657 miles
    Test number
    900427979036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,231 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,231 miles
    Test number
    431057378084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,276 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,276 miles
    Test number
    701998587033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,217 miles (+2,704)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,217 miles
    Test number
    524562487025
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass21,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,513 miles
    Test number
    850602476039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V705 MVY

Does V705 MVY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V705 MVY expired on 5 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V705 MVY?
The MOT on V705 MVY expired on 5 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V705 MVY done?
V705 MVY was recorded at 86,925 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2023, an average of 3,833 miles a year.
Has V705 MVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V705 MVY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V705 MVY 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 V705 MVY find?
V705 MVY passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside side repeater slightly discoloured; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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