Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc
VS 4743MOT history
VS 4743 is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 153,240 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 153,240 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,838 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- VS 4743
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
VS 4743 was last recorded at 153,240 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 152,759 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 481 miles
- Average per year
- 6,838 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,240 miles
- 2025 – 152,759 miles
- 2024 – 152,413 miles
- 2023 – 151,653 miles
- 2022 – 148,510 miles
- 2021 – 146,723 miles
- 2020 – 145,162 miles
- 2019 – 141,676 miles
- 2018 – 139,960 miles
- 2017 – 137,267 miles
- 2016 – 134,085 miles
- 2015 – 112,019 miles
- 2014 – 100,688 miles
- 2013 – 95,320 miles
- 2012 – 77,295 miles
- 2011 – 62,998 miles
- 2010 – 44,073 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,240 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear brake backplate corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,240 miles (+481)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 153,240 miles
- Test number
- 584704994415
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded
Pass152,759 miles (+346)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 152,759 miles
- Test number
- 324232114282
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat blowing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass152,413 miles (+35)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 152,413 miles
- Test number
- 887718444762
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backplate corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail152,378 miles (+725)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,378 miles
- Test number
- 134109917003
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backplate corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass151,653 miles (+3,143)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 151,653 miles
- Test number
- 276517373911
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backplate corroded
Pass148,510 miles (+1,787)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 148,510 miles
- Test number
- 636987650989
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass146,723 miles (+1,561)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 146,723 miles
- Test number
- 981991440359
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass145,162 miles (+3,486)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 145,162 miles
- Test number
- 136232466058
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass141,676 miles (+1,716)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 141,676 miles
- Test number
- 496666997778
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,960 miles (+2,693)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 139,960 miles
- Test number
- 267096679765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,267 miles (+3,182)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 137,267 miles
- Test number
- 781544883183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,085 miles (+22,066)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 134,085 miles
- Test number
- 204922074723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,019 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 112,019 miles
- Test number
- 207143655474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,019 miles (+11,331)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,019 miles
- Test number
- 427303555107
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,688 miles (+5,368)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 100,688 miles
- Test number
- 435147544177
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass95,320 miles (+18,025)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2014
- Odometer
- 95,320 miles
- Test number
- 515325233140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,295 miles (+14,297)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2013
- Odometer
- 77,295 miles
- Test number
- 657633922148
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front wiper blades smear slightly
Pass62,998 miles (+18,925)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2012
- Odometer
- 62,998 miles
- Test number
- 265132831470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,073 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 44,073 miles
- Test number
- 232529490000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about VS 4743
- What vehicle is registration VS 4743 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show VS 4743 on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Mar 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does VS 4743 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VS 4743 is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on VS 4743?
- The MOT on VS 4743 is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has VS 4743 done?
- VS 4743 was recorded at 153,240 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 6,838 miles a year.
- Has VS 4743 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. VS 4743 has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on VS 4743 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 VS 4743 find?
- VS 4743 passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat, and 3 more.
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