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MERCEDES-BENZ

SLK · Silver

W840 MAP
MOTExpired
MOT due3 Apr 2026
First reg27 Mar 2000
Mileage143,531 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

26 years and 3 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 13 October 2025.

PASSED · 4 Apr 2025
Test date4 Apr 2025
Expiry3 Apr 2026
Test number604374435008
Mileage143,531 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 17 Jul 2024
Test date17 Jul 2024
Expiry16 Jul 2025
Test number771626722488
Mileage143,473 mi
FAILED · 15 Jul 2024
Test date15 Jul 2024
Expiry—
Test number727281552913
Mileage143,473 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 12 Feb 2021
Test date12 Feb 2021
Expiry26 Feb 2022
Test number889554906776
Mileage136,675 mi
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED · 2 Feb 2021
Test date2 Feb 2021
Expiry—
Test number976561897435
Mileage136,645 mi
MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED · 27 Feb 2020
Test date27 Feb 2020
Expiry26 Feb 2021
Test number731993154277
Mileage131,845 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
FAILED · 24 Feb 2020
Test date24 Feb 2020
Expiry—
Test number965713150638
Mileage131,834 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED · 26 Feb 2019
Test date26 Feb 2019
Expiry25 Feb 2020
Test number497548300895
Mileage125,567 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 26 Feb 2019
Test date26 Feb 2019
Expiry—
Test number693115580071
Mileage125,567 mi
DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 13 Feb 2018
Test date13 Feb 2018
Expiry18 Feb 2019
Test number884734823665
Mileage121,033 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 12 Feb 2018
Test date12 Feb 2018
Expiry—
Test number656695623743
Mileage121,033 mi
FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 23 Jan 2017
Test date23 Jan 2017
Expiry18 Feb 2018
Test number731166952635
Mileage115,779 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 20 Jan 2016
Test date20 Jan 2016
Expiry18 Feb 2017
Test number791890795911
Mileage110,003 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAILED · 20 Jan 2016
Test date20 Jan 2016
Expiry—
Test number892959612951
Mileage110,003 mi
FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 12 Feb 2015
Test date12 Feb 2015
Expiry18 Feb 2016
Test number525923945037
Mileage103,755 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 14 Feb 2014
Test date14 Feb 2014
Expiry18 Feb 2015
Test number975595444039
Mileage97,231 mi
PASSED · 5 Feb 2013
Test date5 Feb 2013
Expiry18 Feb 2014
Test number666126833087
Mileage90,747 mi
User Enteredfront brake pads getting low
User Enteredlift in o/s+n/s front lower swivels
User Enteredfront brakes unbalanced
FAILED · 31 Jan 2012
Test date31 Jan 2012
Expiry—
Test number455291632016
Mileage84,104 mi
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredFront registration plate cracked
PASSED · 31 Jan 2012
Test date31 Jan 2012
Expiry18 Feb 2013
Test number567171732070
Mileage84,104 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredFront registration plate cracked
PASSED · 3 Feb 2011
Test date3 Feb 2011
Expiry18 Feb 2012
Test number267644431021
Mileage76,747 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
PASSED · 17 Feb 2010
Test date17 Feb 2010
Expiry18 Feb 2011
Test number983288940043
Mileage70,028 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 26 Jan 2009
Test date26 Jan 2009
Expiry18 Feb 2010
Test number744356829082
Mileage60,311 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredoffside wiper slpit but clearing screen
FAILED · 21 Jan 2009
Test date21 Jan 2009
Expiry—
Test number824111329045
Mileage60,192 mi
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FailNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Enteredoffside wiper slpit but clearing screen
User Enteredcut in offside front tyre but not down to cords
User Enteredfront tyres worn on inside edge (quite badly)
PASSED · 19 Feb 2008
Test date19 Feb 2008
Expiry18 Feb 2009
Test number511220258064
Mileage53,588 mi
User Enteredrear number plate deteriated
PASSED · 15 Feb 2007
Test date15 Feb 2007
Expiry14 Feb 2008
Test number434046547032
Mileage43,066 mi
FAILED · 15 Feb 2007
Test date15 Feb 2007
Expiry—
Test number240136947055
Mileage43,066 mi
FailNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 24 Jan 2006
Test date24 Jan 2006
Expiry10 Feb 2007
Test number283134826067
Mileage33,583 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
User Enteredrear number plate slightly deteriated