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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

T127 TAUMOT history

T127 TAU is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 77,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Jun 2024
Mileage
77,064 mi
At MOT on 28 Jun 2023
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T127 TAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T127 TAU was last recorded at 77,064 miles on 28 Jun 2023, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 May 2022: 76,935 miles, lower than 76,936 miles on 24 May 2022.

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
76,935 miles · 30 May 2022
Between the last two tests
129 miles
Average per year
1,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 77,064 miles
  • 2022 – 76,935 miles
  • 2013 – 76,056 miles
  • 2010 – 72,742 miles
  • 2009 – 66,665 miles
  • 2008 – 61,613 miles
  • 2007 – 54,737 miles
  • 2006 – 50,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,064 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside 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 Front 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))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,064 miles (+129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,064 miles
    Test number
    655015093936
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Front 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))

  2. Pass76,935 miles (-1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    76,935 miles
    Test number
    242397651238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail76,936 miles (+880)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,936 miles
    Test number
    504418309413
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass76,056 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,056 miles
    Test number
    898492363152
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  5. Fail76,056 miles (+3,314)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,056 miles
    Test number
    617772663146
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  6. Pass72,742 miles (+6,077)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,742 miles
    Test number
    823802390250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension 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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  7. Pass66,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,665 miles
    Test number
    714389489205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,665 miles (+5,052)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,665 miles
    Test number
    381889589236
    • FailureRear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished\deteriorated in tread channels

  9. Pass61,613 miles (+396)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    61,613 miles
    Test number
    921331388237
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll brake pipes are slightly corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail61,217 miles (+6,480)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,217 miles
    Test number
    314791438288
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass54,737 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,737 miles
    Test number
    454877387126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,228 miles
    Test number
    742172446122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T127 TAU

Does T127 TAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T127 TAU expired on 27 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T127 TAU?
The MOT on T127 TAU expired on 27 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T127 TAU done?
T127 TAU was recorded at 77,064 miles at its MOT on 28 Jun 2023, an average of 1,569 miles a year.
Has T127 TAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T127 TAU has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T127 TAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T127 TAU find?
T127 TAU passed its latest MOT on 28 Jun 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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