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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T146 RMCMOT history

T146 RMC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2024
Mileage
94,099 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T146 RMC
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
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T146 RMC was last recorded at 94,099 miles on 17 Oct 2023, 1,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,364 miles · 11 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,735 miles
Average per year
2,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,099 miles
  • 2022 – 92,364 miles
  • 2021 – 89,704 miles
  • 2020 – 89,153 miles
  • 2019 – 87,956 miles
  • 2018 – 86,166 miles
  • 2017 – 85,611 miles
  • 2016 – 79,302 miles
  • 2015 – 73,158 miles
  • 2014 – 70,045 miles
  • 2013 – 66,377 miles
  • 2012 – 63,511 miles
  • 2011 – 63,048 miles
  • 2009 – 62,103 miles
  • 2008 – 59,204 miles
  • 2007 – 56,234 miles
  • 2006 – 52,062 miles
  • 2005 – 49,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,099 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear suspension bushes starting to perish , no play found at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/s front fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,099 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,099 miles
    Test number
    185353336623
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail94,097 miles (+1,733)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,097 miles
    Test number
    114443490022
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass92,364 miles (+2,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,364 miles
    Test number
    685749981278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass89,704 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,704 miles
    Test number
    634457125557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,153 miles (+1,197)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,153 miles
    Test number
    560151442112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays prevent full insection

  6. Pass87,956 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,956 miles
    Test number
    289505623769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear suspension bushes starting to perish , no play found at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front fog light not working

  7. Fail87,953 miles (+1,787)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,953 miles
    Test number
    986812951447
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear suspension bushes starting to perish , no play found at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front fog light not working

  8. Pass86,166 miles (+555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    86,166 miles
    Test number
    251355520705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted front to rear & plastic covers on rear suspension components , not allowing full inspection

  9. Pass85,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    85,611 miles
    Test number
    883993920614
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail85,611 miles (+6,309)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,611 miles
    Test number
    401235573356
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass79,302 miles (+6,144)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,302 miles
    Test number
    757298706533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,158 miles (+3,113)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,158 miles
    Test number
    918747195108
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  13. Pass70,045 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,045 miles
    Test number
    659331764150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,377 miles (+2,866)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    66,377 miles
    Test number
    109147073187
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f washer jet poor but sufficient water supplied to clear screen.

  15. Pass63,511 miles (+463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,511 miles
    Test number
    607598992137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass63,048 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,048 miles
    Test number
    126738191466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff

  17. Fail63,048 miles (+945)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,048 miles
    Test number
    527928281091
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gearbox
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear diff

  18. Pass62,103 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,103 miles
    Test number
    472415119381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,080 miles (+2,876)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,080 miles
    Test number
    193210119304
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass59,204 miles (+2,970)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,204 miles
    Test number
    474867598224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,234 miles (+4,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    56,234 miles
    Test number
    723432507342
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass52,062 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    52,062 miles
    Test number
    371550196472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    49,800 miles
    Test number
    600603415391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T146 RMC

Does T146 RMC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T146 RMC expired on 16 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T146 RMC?
The MOT on T146 RMC expired on 16 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T146 RMC done?
T146 RMC was recorded at 94,099 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2023, an average of 2,470 miles a year.
Has T146 RMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T146 RMC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T146 RMC 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 T146 RMC find?
T146 RMC passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, and 1 more.

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