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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T142 PKMMOT history

T142 PKM is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 96,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,959 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T142 PKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T142 PKM was last recorded at 96,959 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Feb 2013: 59,526 miles, lower than 66,976 miles on 7 Feb 2012.

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
96,958 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,959 miles
  • 2025 – 96,582 miles
  • 2024 – 95,919 miles
  • 2023 – 93,832 miles
  • 2022 – 91,979 miles
  • 2021 – 90,314 miles
  • 2020 – 89,252 miles
  • 2019 – 86,913 miles
  • 2018 – 83,764 miles
  • 2017 – 80,940 miles
  • 2016 – 78,011 miles
  • 2015 – 74,668 miles
  • 2014 – 72,456 miles
  • 2013 – 59,526 miles
  • 2012 – 66,976 miles
  • 2011 – 64,384 miles
  • 2010 – 61,052 miles
  • 2009 – 57,157 miles
  • 2008 – 55,402 miles
  • 2007 – 51,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,959 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 8 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,959 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,959 miles
    Test number
    200617645368
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail96,958 miles (+376)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,958 miles
    Test number
    743910653295
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass96,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,582 miles
    Test number
    621798813685
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perished.

  4. Fail96,582 miles (+663)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,582 miles
    Test number
    537565728666
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt perished.

  5. Pass95,919 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,919 miles
    Test number
    779668440292
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail95,919 miles (+2,087)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,919 miles
    Test number
    116109767372
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass93,832 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,832 miles
    Test number
    543774767617
    • DangerousRear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belts cracking.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail93,832 miles (+1,853)1 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,832 miles
    Test number
    771701819278
    • DangerousRear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belts cracking.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass91,979 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,979 miles
    Test number
    812976698617
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail91,979 miles (+1,665)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,979 miles
    Test number
    659487291849
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass90,314 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,314 miles
    Test number
    258641941251
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail90,312 miles (+1,060)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,312 miles
    Test number
    943860984191
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass89,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    89,252 miles
    Test number
    732180299937
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail89,249 miles (+2,336)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,249 miles
    Test number
    126453572625
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass86,913 miles (+3,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,913 miles
    Test number
    107292006573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass83,764 miles (+2,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,764 miles
    Test number
    826283492754
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass80,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,940 miles
    Test number
    990460522786
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail80,940 miles (+2,929)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,940 miles
    Test number
    308533145554
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass78,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,011 miles
    Test number
    581726947065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,011 miles (+3,343)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,011 miles
    Test number
    961847266504
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Fail74,668 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,668 miles
    Test number
    156955135484
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass74,668 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,668 miles
    Test number
    986835535028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,456 miles
    Test number
    466073644020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,456 miles (+12,930)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,456 miles
    Test number
    149882444020
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass59,526 miles (-7,450)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,526 miles
    Test number
    659364743003
    • 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre outter wall

  26. Pass66,976 miles (+2,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    66,976 miles
    Test number
    308688532054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass64,384 miles (+3,332)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,384 miles
    Test number
    268150041021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass61,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,052 miles
    Test number
    691792240017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail61,052 miles (+3,895)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,052 miles
    Test number
    314962840067
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  30. Pass57,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,157 miles
    Test number
    171824869037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail57,517 miles (+2,115)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,517 miles
    Test number
    364234869029
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • 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)

  32. Pass55,402 miles (+3,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,402 miles
    Test number
    832184778026
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass51,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    51,498 miles
    Test number
    150729337058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T142 PKM

Does T142 PKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T142 PKM is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T142 PKM?
The MOT on T142 PKM is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T142 PKM done?
T142 PKM was recorded at 96,959 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 2,382 miles a year.
Has T142 PKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T142 PKM has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T142 PKM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T142 PKM find?
T142 PKM passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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