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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V720 GRJMOT history

V720 GRJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2023
Mileage
127,482 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V720 GRJ
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
5 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V720 GRJ was last recorded at 127,482 miles on 15 Feb 2022, 543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,939 miles · 14 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
543 miles
Average per year
5,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,482 miles
  • 2021 – 126,939 miles
  • 2019 – 125,443 miles
  • 2018 – 123,257 miles
  • 2017 – 122,215 miles
  • 2016 – 117,299 miles
  • 2015 – 110,493 miles
  • 2014 – 105,378 miles
  • 2013 – 101,675 miles
  • 2012 – 96,942 miles
  • 2011 – 90,975 miles
  • 2010 – 82,816 miles
  • 2009 – 74,091 miles
  • 2008 – 64,502 miles
  • 2007 – 52,808 miles
  • 2006 – 41,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,482 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazed (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front and rear suspension components corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,482 miles (+543)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,482 miles
    Test number
    842560438413
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazed (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass126,939 miles (+1,496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,939 miles
    Test number
    188415312500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass125,443 miles (+2,186)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,443 miles
    Test number
    768084130524
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded.

  4. Pass123,257 miles (+1,042)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,257 miles
    Test number
    376611727042
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake hoses perishing.
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded.

  5. Pass122,215 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,215 miles
    Test number
    770502997833
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  6. Fail122,178 miles (+4,879)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,178 miles
    Test number
    519962783903
    • DangerousCentral Rear Upper Fuel system component leaking fuel lines (7.2.3)
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass117,299 miles (+6,806)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    117,299 miles
    Test number
    707037447582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,493 miles (+5,115)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,493 miles
    Test number
    645073075009
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass105,378 miles (+3,703)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    105,378 miles
    Test number
    175011844041
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass101,675 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    101,675 miles
    Test number
    148269523426
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail101,675 miles (+4,733)3 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,675 miles
    Test number
    855829823002
    • DangerousNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • DangerousNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass96,942 miles (+5,967)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    96,942 miles
    Test number
    469656022035
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Pass90,975 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    90,975 miles
    Test number
    639753831029
    • AdvisoryInner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAll rear metal brake pipes + front to rear metal brake pipes corroding
    • NoteAll road springs corroding
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteTransmisson cooling pipes corroded

  14. Fail90,975 miles (+8,159)4 failures1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,975 miles
    Test number
    118441031038
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAll rear metal brake pipes + front to rear metal brake pipes corroding
    • NoteAll road springs corroding
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteTransmisson cooling pipes corroded

  15. Fail82,816 miles2 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,816 miles
    Test number
    303699520058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteMetal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall damaged
    • NoteRoad springs corroding

  16. Pass82,816 miles (+8,725)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,816 miles
    Test number
    791389220001
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteMetal brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall damaged
    • NoteRoad springs corroding

  17. Pass74,091 miles (+9,589)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,091 miles
    Test number
    503384539042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,502 miles (+11,694)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,502 miles
    Test number
    433864318026
    • NoteO/s headlamp beam image poor
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on legal limit

  19. Pass52,808 miles (+11,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    52,808 miles
    Test number
    964496617040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass41,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    41,537 miles
    Test number
    170632516089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V720 GRJ

Does V720 GRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V720 GRJ expired on 14 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V720 GRJ?
The MOT on V720 GRJ expired on 14 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V720 GRJ done?
V720 GRJ was recorded at 127,482 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2022, an average of 5,340 miles a year.
Has V720 GRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V720 GRJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on V720 GRJ 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 V720 GRJ find?
V720 GRJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2022 with 8 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazed; front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside; front outer anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, and 5 more.

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