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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

T13 DEFMOT history

T13 DEF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
119,997 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 DEF was last recorded at 119,997 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,034 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,963 miles
Average per year
5,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,997 miles
  • 2025 – 118,034 miles
  • 2024 – 111,874 miles
  • 2021 – 88,697 miles
  • 2020 – 67,925 miles
  • 2019 – 67,646 miles
  • 2018 – 65,804 miles
  • 2017 – 63,093 miles
  • 2016 – 60,259 miles
  • 2015 – 57,053 miles
  • 2014 – 53,668 miles
  • 2013 – 50,062 miles
  • 2012 – 48,245 miles
  • 2011 – 41,638 miles
  • 2010 – 29,468 miles
  • 2009 – 21,709 miles
  • 2008 – 16,164 miles
  • 2007 – 13,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,997 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,997 miles (+1,963)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    119,997 miles
    Test number
    412734197725
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Pass118,034 miles (+6,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    118,034 miles
    Test number
    652256562728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass111,874 miles (+23,177)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    111,874 miles
    Test number
    892399807342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,697 miles
    Test number
    954470373291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,697 miles (+20,772)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,697 miles
    Test number
    810700499200
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass67,925 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    67,925 miles
    Test number
    371152765074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,646 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,646 miles
    Test number
    183467116450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,804 miles (+2,711)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    65,804 miles
    Test number
    980757226655
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor but visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor but visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged but cannot tell if cords or foreign object benefit of doubt given in this instance (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass63,093 miles (+2,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,093 miles
    Test number
    497429623615
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken

  10. Pass60,259 miles (+3,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,259 miles
    Test number
    976490590166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass57,053 miles (+3,385)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,053 miles
    Test number
    530786609422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,668 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    687574894262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,062 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,062 miles
    Test number
    989139193273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,992 miles (+1,747)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,992 miles
    Test number
    797421193241
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass48,245 miles (+6,607)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,245 miles
    Test number
    125792012399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,638 miles (+12,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,638 miles
    Test number
    157627601379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass29,468 miles (+7,759)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    29,468 miles
    Test number
    700312570289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,709 miles (+5,545)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,709 miles
    Test number
    543993999280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,164 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,164 miles
    Test number
    290479398173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    13,161 miles
    Test number
    151700327352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T13 DEF

Does T13 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 DEF is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T13 DEF?
The MOT on T13 DEF is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T13 DEF done?
T13 DEF was recorded at 119,997 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 5,713 miles a year.
Has T13 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 DEF has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T13 DEF 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 T13 DEF find?
T13 DEF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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