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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T138 BGXMOT history

T138 BGX is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
112,957 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T138 BGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T138 BGX was last recorded at 112,957 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,957 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,957 miles
  • 2025 – 112,451 miles
  • 2023 – 112,261 miles
  • 2022 – 112,134 miles
  • 2020 – 109,349 miles
  • 2019 – 108,134 miles
  • 2018 – 108,086 miles
  • 2017 – 107,591 miles
  • 2016 – 107,523 miles
  • 2015 – 106,157 miles
  • 2014 – 103,318 miles
  • 2013 – 94,802 miles
  • 2012 – 93,020 miles
  • 2011 – 82,845 miles
  • 2010 – 76,965 miles
  • 2009 – 71,077 miles
  • 2008 – 64,010 miles
  • 2007 – 57,333 miles
  • 2006 – 51,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,957 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Water ingress (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    112,957 miles
    Test number
    157807169589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Water ingress (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail112,957 miles (+506)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,957 miles
    Test number
    318930323668
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Water ingress (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Water ingress (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass112,451 miles (+190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    112,451 miles
    Test number
    450233536058
    • 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))

  4. Pass112,261 miles (+127)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,261 miles
    Test number
    543325408853
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust front pipe bolts corroded
    • AdvisoryRecently undersealed

  5. Pass112,134 miles (+2,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,134 miles
    Test number
    981757916157
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  6. Pass109,349 miles (+1,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,349 miles
    Test number
    602384516124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension subframe

  7. Pass108,134 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,134 miles
    Test number
    607604605420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,086 miles (+495)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,086 miles
    Test number
    402921454470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,591 miles
    Test number
    345803117309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,588 miles (+65)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,588 miles
    Test number
    264649190777
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass107,523 miles (+1,366)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,523 miles
    Test number
    399915465595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,157 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,157 miles
    Test number
    465650785158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,318 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    103,318 miles
    Test number
    418219294123
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail103,318 miles (+8,516)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,318 miles
    Test number
    418029294164
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass94,802 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,802 miles
    Test number
    379071733444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,020 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    93,020 miles
    Test number
    838233022269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,012 miles (+10,167)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,012 miles
    Test number
    735520022206
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass82,845 miles (+5,880)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,845 miles
    Test number
    339639201444
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass76,965 miles (+5,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,965 miles
    Test number
    691497250247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass71,077 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,077 miles
    Test number
    284450669208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail71,077 miles (+7,067)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,077 miles
    Test number
    841510469280
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass64,010 miles (+6,677)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,010 miles
    Test number
    871623458291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,333 miles (+6,281)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,333 miles
    Test number
    194881967214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,052 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,052 miles
    Test number
    321365656445
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T138 BGX

Does T138 BGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T138 BGX is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T138 BGX?
The MOT on T138 BGX is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T138 BGX done?
T138 BGX was recorded at 112,957 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 3,097 miles a year.
Has T138 BGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T138 BGX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T138 BGX 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 T138 BGX find?
T138 BGX passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured water ingress.

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