Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
V721 HGAMOT history
V721 HGA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 6 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 41,580 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 41,580 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,063 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V721 HGA
- 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
- 6 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V721 HGA was last recorded at 41,580 miles on 7 Aug 2022, 238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 41,342 miles · 30 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 238 miles
- Average per year
- 1,063 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 41,580 miles
- 2021 – 41,342 miles
- 2020 – 41,334 miles
- 2019 – 40,285 miles
- 2014 – 40,099 miles
- 2013 – 38,833 miles
- 2012 – 37,473 miles
- 2011 – 36,454 miles
- 2010 – 34,943 miles
- 2009 – 33,262 miles
- 2008 – 31,225 miles
- 2005 – 23,682 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass41,580 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel IDLER ARM
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING AT ROADWHEEL
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
17 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass41,580 miles (+238)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 41,580 miles
- Test number
- 953711244697
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass41,342 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 41,342 miles
- Test number
- 563126306491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,334 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 41,334 miles
- Test number
- 194386430990
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel IDLER ARM (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING AT ROADWHEEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail41,327 miles (+1,042)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,327 miles
- Test number
- 757366003977
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel IDLER ARM (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING AT ROADWHEEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass40,285 miles (+186)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 40,285 miles
- Test number
- 335678768623
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass40,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 40,099 miles
- Test number
- 628901414335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,099 miles (+1,266)1 dangerous4 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,099 miles
- Test number
- 528582904308
- DangerousBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside rear floor brase fractured
- NoteOffside and nearside front floor brase corroded
- NoteOffside rear floor brase correded
Pass38,833 miles (+1,360)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 38,833 miles
- Test number
- 569670383223
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass37,473 miles (+1,019)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 37,473 miles
- Test number
- 659243682210
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass36,454 miles (+1,511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 36,454 miles
- Test number
- 436538571280
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass34,943 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 34,943 miles
- Test number
- 212589670291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,943 miles (+1,681)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,943 miles
- Test number
- 473879670292
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass33,262 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 33,262 miles
- Test number
- 801119879206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,262 miles (+2,037)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,262 miles
- Test number
- 880088079251
- FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Pass31,225 miles (+7,543)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 31,225 miles
- Test number
- 673040788229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,682 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 23,682 miles
- Test number
- 313957275400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,682 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,682 miles
- Test number
- 372206275444
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V721 HGA
- Does V721 HGA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V721 HGA expired on 6 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V721 HGA?
- The MOT on V721 HGA expired on 6 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V721 HGA done?
- V721 HGA was recorded at 41,580 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2022, an average of 1,063 miles a year.
- Has V721 HGA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V721 HGA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2020.
- Has the mileage on V721 HGA 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 V721 HGA find?
- V721 HGA passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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