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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T103 ELUMOT history

T103 ELU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 176,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2025
Mileage
176,836 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T103 ELU
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
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T103 ELU was last recorded at 176,836 miles on 26 Feb 2024, 786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2013: 42,141 miles, lower than 123,105 miles on 22 Feb 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,050 miles · 27 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
786 miles
Average per year
4,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 176,836 miles
  • 2023 – 176,050 miles
  • 2022 – 175,184 miles
  • 2021 – 173,892 miles
  • 2020 – 172,666 miles
  • 2019 – 166,856 miles
  • 2018 – 161,269 miles
  • 2017 – 155,028 miles
  • 2016 – 147,762 miles
  • 2015 – 141,269 miles
  • 2014 – 134,898 miles
  • 2013 – 129,413 miles
  • 2012 – 123,105 miles
  • 2011 – 116,447 miles
  • 2010 – 109,308 miles
  • 2009 – 103,284 miles
  • 2008 – 97,129 miles
  • 2007 – 90,670 miles
  • 2006 – 87,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,836 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,836 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    176,836 miles
    Test number
    855712544791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass176,050 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    176,050 miles
    Test number
    313501336715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass175,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    175,184 miles
    Test number
    551130778038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail175,184 miles (+1,292)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,184 miles
    Test number
    441398636477
    • Repaired at testBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

  5. Pass173,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    173,892 miles
    Test number
    214891444650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail173,892 miles (+1,226)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,892 miles
    Test number
    651316586793
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass172,666 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    172,666 miles
    Test number
    812166949385
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail172,666 miles (+5,810)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,666 miles
    Test number
    527947601696
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass166,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    166,856 miles
    Test number
    620044908355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail166,856 miles (+5,587)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,856 miles
    Test number
    669718359383
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass161,269 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    161,269 miles
    Test number
    172802065160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail161,249 miles (+6,221)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,249 miles
    Test number
    190485914788
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass155,028 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    155,028 miles
    Test number
    642298625895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail154,961 miles (+7,199)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,961 miles
    Test number
    325075440112
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureCoil spring broken BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass147,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    147,762 miles
    Test number
    160419210844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail147,762 miles (+6,493)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,762 miles
    Test number
    931934920028
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass141,269 miles (+6,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    141,269 miles
    Test number
    596067645086
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass134,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    134,898 miles
    Test number
    555583744057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail134,898 miles (+5,485)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,898 miles
    Test number
    918523044033
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  20. Pass129,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    129,413 miles
    Test number
    935456843065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,141 miles (-80,964)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,141 miles
    Test number
    979486243068
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass123,105 miles (+6,658)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    123,105 miles
    Test number
    795033852093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass116,447 miles (+7,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    116,447 miles
    Test number
    147183951070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail109,308 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,308 miles
    Test number
    281249440046
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  25. Pass109,308 miles (+6,024)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    109,308 miles
    Test number
    900979840033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass103,284 miles (+6,155)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    103,284 miles
    Test number
    381024659044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass97,129 miles (+6,459)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    97,129 miles
    Test number
    241362658090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass90,670 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    90,670 miles
    Test number
    604429537042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail87,010 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,010 miles
    Test number
    544609136004
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  30. Pass87,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    87,010 miles
    Test number
    852449036049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T103 ELU

Does T103 ELU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T103 ELU expired on 17 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T103 ELU?
The MOT on T103 ELU expired on 17 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T103 ELU done?
T103 ELU was recorded at 176,836 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2024, an average of 4,977 miles a year.
Has T103 ELU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T103 ELU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T103 ELU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T103 ELU find?
T103 ELU passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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