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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

V725 EYAMOT history

V725 EYA is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2024
Mileage
142,315 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V725 EYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V725 EYA was last recorded at 142,315 miles on 2 Jun 2023, 370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,945 miles · 24 May 2023
Between the last two tests
370 miles
Average per year
5,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,315 miles
  • 2022 – 138,174 miles
  • 2021 – 137,929 miles
  • 2020 – 137,679 miles
  • 2019 – 135,850 miles
  • 2018 – 128,870 miles
  • 2017 – 121,988 miles
  • 2016 – 115,413 miles
  • 2015 – 107,250 miles
  • 2014 – 99,407 miles
  • 2013 – 91,813 miles
  • 2012 – 83,904 miles
  • 2011 – 76,764 miles
  • 2010 – 70,469 miles
  • 2009 – 63,384 miles
  • 2008 – 59,418 miles
  • 2007 – 52,405 miles
  • 2006 – 43,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,315 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,315 miles (+370)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    142,315 miles
    Test number
    304031023943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail141,945 miles (+3,771)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,945 miles
    Test number
    719122676012
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass138,174 miles (+245)1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    138,174 miles
    Test number
    644972695248
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all offside and nearside uppers and lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mounting points corroding all suspension arms surface rust

  4. Pass137,929 miles (+250)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    137,929 miles
    Test number
    911539423166
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% passed due to lower reading locking (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms have surface corrosion

  5. Pass137,679 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    137,679 miles
    Test number
    891774356981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,678 miles (+1,828)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,678 miles
    Test number
    568903658336
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass135,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    135,850 miles
    Test number
    330298174649
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail135,849 miles (+6,979)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,849 miles
    Test number
    958070768132
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,870 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    128,870 miles
    Test number
    388336467307
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement End rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension arms corroded

  10. Fail128,862 miles (+6,874)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,862 miles
    Test number
    170256627264
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass121,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,988 miles
    Test number
    681228868878
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail121,988 miles (+6,575)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,988 miles
    Test number
    233219345169
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass115,413 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,413 miles
    Test number
    460997625877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail115,340 miles (+8,090)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,340 miles
    Test number
    196945843610
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass107,250 miles (+7,843)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,250 miles
    Test number
    485651705164
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCenter exaust join vary rusty

  16. Pass99,407 miles (+60)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,407 miles
    Test number
    297800124483
    • NoteSlight rust under body

  17. Fail99,347 miles (+7,534)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,347 miles
    Test number
    267075014439
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteSlight play both wheel bearings
    • NoteSlight rust under body

  18. Pass91,813 miles (+7,909)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    91,813 miles
    Test number
    268467413117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,904 miles (+7,140)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,904 miles
    Test number
    759868712122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,764 miles (+6,295)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,764 miles
    Test number
    786777411163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,469 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,469 miles
    Test number
    274859310469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,397 miles (+7,013)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,397 miles
    Test number
    624944010198
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass63,384 miles (+3,966)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,384 miles
    Test number
    794557019193
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass59,418 miles (+7,013)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,418 miles
    Test number
    323700828193
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass52,405 miles (+8,468)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,405 miles
    Test number
    972248327185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,937 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,937 miles
    Test number
    782552916106
    • 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)

Questions about V725 EYA

Does V725 EYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V725 EYA expired on 1 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V725 EYA?
The MOT on V725 EYA expired on 1 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V725 EYA done?
V725 EYA was recorded at 142,315 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2023, an average of 5,749 miles a year.
Has V725 EYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V725 EYA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V725 EYA 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 V725 EYA find?
V725 EYA passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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