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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 3,498 cc

S12 TRFMOT history

S12 TRF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 106,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
106,300 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 TRF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 TRF was last recorded at 106,300 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2016: 71,337 miles, lower than 89,052 miles on 3 Sept 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,300 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,300 miles
  • 2025 – 101,595 miles
  • 2024 – 96,312 miles
  • 2023 – 91,307 miles
  • 2022 – 87,445 miles
  • 2020 – 82,739 miles
  • 2019 – 76,415 miles
  • 2018 – 72,664 miles
  • 2017 – 71,942 miles
  • 2016 – 71,337 miles
  • 2015 – 89,052 miles
  • 2014 – 66,360 miles
  • 2013 – 62,075 miles
  • 2012 – 50,672 miles
  • 2011 – 42,177 miles
  • 2010 – 32,246 miles
  • 2008 – 20,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,300 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Slight play in n/s front hub bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    106,300 miles
    Test number
    809495762273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail106,300 miles (+4,705)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,300 miles
    Test number
    416956087598
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass101,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    101,595 miles
    Test number
    488151180325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail101,594 miles (+5,282)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,594 miles
    Test number
    409015387357
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass96,312 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,312 miles
    Test number
    859096482357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail96,310 miles (+5,003)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,310 miles
    Test number
    337436752495
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,307 miles (+3,862)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,307 miles
    Test number
    249272261931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,445 miles
    Test number
    939034488396
    • AdvisorySub-frame modified but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  9. Fail87,445 miles (+4,706)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,445 miles
    Test number
    373634949082
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousSub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification been welded. (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass82,739 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,739 miles
    Test number
    356518571504
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s front hub bearing

  11. Fail82,733 miles (+6,318)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,733 miles
    Test number
    210647229551
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s front hub bearing

  12. Pass76,415 miles (+3,751)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,415 miles
    Test number
    420415446453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,664 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,664 miles
    Test number
    492503352243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,942 miles (+605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,942 miles
    Test number
    231881996089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust hanger temp repair

  15. Pass71,337 miles (-17,715)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,337 miles
    Test number
    762685543321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass89,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,052 miles
    Test number
    778193704358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,052 miles (+22,692)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,052 miles
    Test number
    611766387542
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass66,360 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    66,360 miles
    Test number
    527291944258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail66,360 miles (+4,285)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,360 miles
    Test number
    795570944242
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass62,075 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,075 miles
    Test number
    626801043200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,073 miles (+3,483)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,073 miles
    Test number
    438705733204
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Fail58,590 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,590 miles
    Test number
    156942023004
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Pass58,590 miles (+7,918)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,590 miles
    Test number
    667692223098
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  24. Pass50,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,672 miles
    Test number
    795797912060
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Fail50,672 miles (+8,495)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,672 miles
    Test number
    939207312011
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Pass42,177 miles (+9,931)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,177 miles
    Test number
    209610121002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,246 miles
    Test number
    631110520087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,481 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,481 km
    Test number
    242772729020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,458 miles (+3,681)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    20,458 miles
    Test number
    331237618347
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteTravel in handbrake

  30. Pass16,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,777 miles
    Test number
    111163628076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S12 TRF

Does S12 TRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 TRF is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 TRF?
The MOT on S12 TRF is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 TRF done?
S12 TRF was recorded at 106,300 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,927 miles a year.
Has S12 TRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 TRF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 TRF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S12 TRF find?
S12 TRF passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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