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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T142 MBJMOT history

T142 MBJ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
127,165 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T142 MBJ
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T142 MBJ was last recorded at 127,165 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 2,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,724 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,441 miles
Average per year
4,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,165 miles
  • 2025 – 124,724 miles
  • 2024 – 120,835 miles
  • 2023 – 116,933 miles
  • 2022 – 110,685 miles
  • 2021 – 107,392 miles
  • 2020 – 106,753 miles
  • 2019 – 102,213 miles
  • 2018 – 95,832 miles
  • 2017 – 95,386 miles
  • 2016 – 95,012 miles
  • 2015 – 94,117 miles
  • 2014 – 92,612 miles
  • 2013 – 89,589 miles
  • 2012 – 86,240 miles
  • 2011 – 82,246 miles
  • 2010 – 77,105 miles
  • 2009 – 69,336 miles
  • 2008 – 66,271 miles
  • 2007 – 57,404 miles
  • 2006 – 44,011 miles
  • 2005 – 35,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,165 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    127,165 miles
    Test number
    992499152305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail127,165 miles (+2,441)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,165 miles
    Test number
    201165455272
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

  3. Pass124,724 miles (+3,889)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    124,724 miles
    Test number
    773987782174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,835 miles (+3,902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    120,835 miles
    Test number
    315091830899
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering arms have slight freeplay
    • AdvisoryFront support straps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass116,933 miles (+6,248)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    116,933 miles
    Test number
    907977539477
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip at bottom of zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test satnav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in track rod at rack end.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass110,685 miles (+3,293)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    110,685 miles
    Test number
    253497167411
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sign of edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sign of slight play in linkages?
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (chalk marked up) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass107,392 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,392 miles
    Test number
    823938863637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,391 miles (+638)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,391 miles
    Test number
    798873403863
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected backing plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,753 miles (+4,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,753 miles
    Test number
    888490202278
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs rusty
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  10. Pass102,213 miles (+6,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,213 miles
    Test number
    102932874231
    • AdvisoryO/s/f disc back plate rusty
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering box
    • AdvisoryUnder body on suspension rusty

  11. Pass95,832 miles (+446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,832 miles
    Test number
    850757974486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass95,386 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,386 miles
    Test number
    972682520957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,012 miles (+895)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,012 miles
    Test number
    267781121852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass94,117 miles (+1,505)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,117 miles
    Test number
    386570275007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass92,612 miles (+3,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,612 miles
    Test number
    108867664013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass89,589 miles (+3,349)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,589 miles
    Test number
    908478963044
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass86,240 miles (+3,994)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,240 miles
    Test number
    609600772063
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteGeneral underbody corrosion in places

  18. Pass82,246 miles (+28)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    82,246 miles
    Test number
    596726071072
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteGear box oil leak
    • NoteUnder body/comp.corrosion

  19. Fail82,218 miles (+5,113)5 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,218 miles
    Test number
    496761471038
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteGear box oil leak
    • NoteUnder body/comp.corrosion

  20. Pass77,105 miles (+7,769)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,105 miles
    Test number
    804458450088
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass69,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    69,336 miles
    Test number
    283460579015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail69,336 miles (+3,065)3 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,336 miles
    Test number
    882860579085
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass66,271 miles (+8,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    66,271 miles
    Test number
    271292368239
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass57,404 miles (+13,393)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,404 miles
    Test number
    624822567239
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  25. Pass44,011 miles (+8,983)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,011 miles
    Test number
    222467156207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight movement on both front wheels

  26. Pass35,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    35,028 miles
    Test number
    214036865267
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T142 MBJ

Does T142 MBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T142 MBJ is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T142 MBJ?
The MOT on T142 MBJ is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T142 MBJ done?
T142 MBJ was recorded at 127,165 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 4,435 miles a year.
Has T142 MBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T142 MBJ has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T142 MBJ 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 T142 MBJ find?
T142 MBJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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