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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T147 LJWMOT history

T147 LJW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 76,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,694 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T147 LJW
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 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T147 LJW was last recorded at 76,694 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 3,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,206 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,488 miles
Average per year
2,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,694 miles
  • 2025 – 73,206 miles
  • 2024 – 71,347 miles
  • 2023 – 69,624 miles
  • 2022 – 65,196 miles
  • 2021 – 56,541 miles
  • 2020 – 56,214 miles
  • 2019 – 55,975 miles
  • 2018 – 55,489 miles
  • 2017 – 54,077 miles
  • 2016 – 52,809 miles
  • 2015 – 51,811 miles
  • 2014 – 50,546 miles
  • 2013 – 49,645 miles
  • 2011 – 47,023 miles
  • 2010 – 45,803 miles
  • 2009 – 42,885 miles
  • 2008 – 41,230 miles
  • 2007 – 39,073 miles
  • 2006 – 37,731 miles
  • 2005 – 33,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,694 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in the lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,694 miles (+3,488)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,694 miles
    Test number
    230548300854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in the lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass73,206 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,206 miles
    Test number
    646201814329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,347 miles (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,347 miles
    Test number
    915458628316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,624 miles (+4,428)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    69,624 miles
    Test number
    103936421382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,196 miles (+8,655)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,196 miles
    Test number
    100409576398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,541 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    56,541 miles
    Test number
    370644746069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,214 miles (+239)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    56,214 miles
    Test number
    501500305700
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint off the bottom of the steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  8. Pass55,975 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,975 miles
    Test number
    140615493603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,489 miles (+1,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,489 miles
    Test number
    298123563296
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted, restricting view of components.
  10. Pass54,077 miles (+1,268)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    54,077 miles
    Test number
    884045260573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted, restricting view of components.
  11. Pass52,809 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,809 miles
    Test number
    985787432267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,811 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,811 miles
    Test number
    908629875055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,546 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,546 miles
    Test number
    195491974430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,645 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,645 miles
    Test number
    176898793004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,023 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    47,023 miles
    Test number
    396486671459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,803 miles (+2,918)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,803 miles
    Test number
    992084170299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,885 miles (+1,655)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,885 miles
    Test number
    742608479263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,230 miles
    Test number
    352943888279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,230 miles (+2,157)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,230 miles
    Test number
    393843088240
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  20. Fail39,073 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,073 miles
    Test number
    181825077227
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  21. Pass39,073 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,073 miles
    Test number
    353795077448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,731 miles (+4,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,731 miles
    Test number
    593256986249
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass33,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    33,705 miles
    Test number
    523116475295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T147 LJW

Does T147 LJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T147 LJW is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T147 LJW?
The MOT on T147 LJW is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T147 LJW done?
T147 LJW was recorded at 76,694 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 2,104 miles a year.
Has T147 LJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T147 LJW has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2008.
Has the mileage on T147 LJW 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 T147 LJW find?
T147 LJW passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in the lower swivel; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread, and 1 more.

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