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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

T121 ATEMOT history

T121 ATE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 49,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2025
Mileage
49,601 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 ATE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 ATE was last recorded at 49,601 miles on 29 Jan 2024, 840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,761 miles · 19 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
840 miles
Average per year
2,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 49,601 miles
  • 2023 – 48,761 miles
  • 2021 – 48,050 miles
  • 2020 – 47,080 miles
  • 2019 – 46,427 miles
  • 2018 – 44,204 miles
  • 2017 – 42,043 miles
  • 2016 – 40,083 miles
  • 2015 – 36,795 miles
  • 2014 – 33,562 miles
  • 2012 – 26,167 miles
  • 2011 – 22,015 miles
  • 2010 – 17,735 miles
  • 2009 – 13,713 miles
  • 2008 – 10,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,601 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,601 miles (+840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    49,601 miles
    Test number
    738646744270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    48,761 miles
    Test number
    859397393518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail48,761 miles (+711)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,761 miles
    Test number
    217065763124
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass48,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,050 miles
    Test number
    382716220067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail48,050 miles (+970)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,050 miles
    Test number
    308507001488
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass47,080 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,080 miles
    Test number
    774771379136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,427 miles
    Test number
    448147671303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail46,427 miles (+2,223)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,427 miles
    Test number
    865665883894
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass44,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,204 miles
    Test number
    254271582237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,204 miles (+2,161)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,204 miles
    Test number
    606463229835
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass42,043 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,043 miles
    Test number
    229743421714
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear both number plates lights are starting to go dull
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted blocking view of test items
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket correded and broken

  12. Fail42,043 miles (+1,960)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,043 miles
    Test number
    933614989046
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear both number plates lights are starting to go dull
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

  13. Pass40,083 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,083 miles
    Test number
    382948961666
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust support bracket broken/insecure

  14. Fail40,082 miles (+3,287)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,082 miles
    Test number
    691133945540
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres inner wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust support bracket broken/insecure

  15. Pass36,795 miles (+3,233)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    36,795 miles
    Test number
    888005725210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust system centre mounting bracket broken but system is still secure
    • NoteNSR tyre cracked/perished on inner sidewall

  16. Fail33,562 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,562 miles
    Test number
    325474784141
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass33,562 miles (+7,395)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,562 miles
    Test number
    456284084122
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass26,167 miles (+4,152)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,167 miles
    Test number
    688438182183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,015 miles (+4,280)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,015 miles
    Test number
    267278481474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    17,735 miles
    Test number
    224280890429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail17,735 miles (+4,022)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,735 miles
    Test number
    901750990118
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s & o/s front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

  22. Pass13,713 miles (+2,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,713 miles
    Test number
    431610099119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass10,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    10,730 miles
    Test number
    924437578111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 ATE

Does T121 ATE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T121 ATE expired on 28 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T121 ATE?
The MOT on T121 ATE expired on 28 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T121 ATE done?
T121 ATE was recorded at 49,601 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2024, an average of 2,493 miles a year.
Has T121 ATE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 ATE has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T121 ATE 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 T121 ATE find?
T121 ATE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides.

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