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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T156 KKUMOT history

T156 KKU is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2023
Mileage
129,923 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T156 KKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T156 KKU was last recorded at 129,923 miles on 6 Apr 2022, 6,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,751 miles · 27 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
6,172 miles
Average per year
2,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,923 miles
  • 2021 – 123,751 miles
  • 2019 – 122,677 miles
  • 2018 – 122,654 miles
  • 2017 – 122,178 miles
  • 2016 – 117,097 miles
  • 2015 – 113,839 miles
  • 2014 – 108,231 miles
  • 2013 – 103,730 miles
  • 2012 – 102,404 miles
  • 2011 – 101,463 miles
  • 2010 – 100,418 miles
  • 2009 – 98,070 miles
  • 2008 – 96,749 miles
  • 2006 – 88,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,923 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,923 miles (+6,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    129,923 miles
    Test number
    131588633264
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,751 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    123,751 miles
    Test number
    150732799098
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre starting to split around nail
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre starting split around nail
    • AdvisoryAccident damage o/s/f wing and door
    • AdvisoryAll disc faces corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken off welds
    • AdvisoryOil weap transmission and rear diff
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal splitting
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips front windscreen

  3. Fail123,751 miles (+1,074)4 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,751 miles
    Test number
    932698173585
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lense full of water (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective no image light intensity reduced (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre starting to split around nail
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre starting split around nail
    • AdvisoryAccident damage o/s/f wing and door
    • AdvisoryAll disc faces corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken off welds
    • AdvisoryOil weap transmission and rear diff
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal splitting
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips front windscreen

  4. Pass122,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,677 miles
    Test number
    601515880194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail122,677 miles (+23)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,677 miles
    Test number
    282286918604
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    122,654 miles
    Test number
    276367042212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,654 miles (+476)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,654 miles
    Test number
    859603042155
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

  8. Pass122,178 miles (+5,081)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,178 miles
    Test number
    296600072323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass117,097 miles (+3,258)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    117,097 miles
    Test number
    962639853629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass113,839 miles (+5,608)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,839 miles
    Test number
    956402765019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear axle oil leak (damp)

  11. Pass108,231 miles (+4,501)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    108,231 miles
    Test number
    439234164028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear x rods slightly corroded

  12. Pass103,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    103,730 miles
    Test number
    996560553031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,730 miles (+1,326)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,730 miles
    Test number
    116139043093
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass102,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    102,404 miles
    Test number
    359061452025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,404 miles (+941)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,404 miles
    Test number
    229691452017
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail101,463 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,463 miles
    Test number
    228282861074
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass101,463 miles (+133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    101,463 miles
    Test number
    857692061066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail101,330 miles (+912)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,330 miles
    Test number
    188467241067
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass100,418 miles (+2,348)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    100,418 miles
    Test number
    134960870477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,070 miles (+1,321)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    98,070 miles
    Test number
    661858109019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass96,749 miles (+7,930)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    96,749 miles
    Test number
    683968338022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  22. Pass88,819 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    88,819 miles
    Test number
    961389596282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T156 KKU

Does T156 KKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T156 KKU expired on 26 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T156 KKU?
The MOT on T156 KKU expired on 26 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T156 KKU done?
T156 KKU was recorded at 129,923 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2022, an average of 2,661 miles a year.
Has T156 KKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T156 KKU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T156 KKU 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 T156 KKU find?
T156 KKU passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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