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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T157 SBDMOT history

T157 SBD is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 76,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
76,747 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T157 SBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T157 SBD was last recorded at 76,747 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 612 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,135 miles · 19 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
612 miles
Average per year
2,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,747 miles
  • 2024 – 76,135 miles
  • 2023 – 74,790 miles
  • 2022 – 73,913 miles
  • 2020 – 72,194 miles
  • 2019 – 70,197 miles
  • 2018 – 69,120 miles
  • 2017 – 66,659 miles
  • 2016 – 64,060 miles
  • 2015 – 61,135 miles
  • 2014 – 58,253 miles
  • 2013 – 54,027 miles
  • 2012 – 48,759 miles
  • 2011 – 44,667 miles
  • 2010 – 41,085 miles
  • 2009 – 37,960 miles
  • 2008 – 34,732 miles
  • 2007 – 31,942 miles
  • 2006 – 27,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,747 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,747 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    76,747 miles
    Test number
    504256264457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail76,747 miles (+612)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,747 miles
    Test number
    999140769985
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass76,135 miles (+1,345)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,135 miles
    Test number
    562675353527
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass74,790 miles (+877)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,790 miles
    Test number
    293408601117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outter rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Damaged (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass73,913 miles (+1,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    73,913 miles
    Test number
    678446062661
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass72,194 miles (+1,997)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,194 miles
    Test number
    931648626320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass70,197 miles (+1,077)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,197 miles
    Test number
    167662226046
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated in places
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

  8. Pass69,120 miles4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,120 miles
    Test number
    823548380410
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel pipes corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryWiper / Light stalk has slight play

  9. Fail69,119 miles (+2,460)1 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,119 miles
    Test number
    743760056174
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fuel pipes corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryWiper / Light stalk has slight play

  10. Pass66,659 miles (+2,599)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,659 miles
    Test number
    858988528104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroding (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroding (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded by axle
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  11. Pass64,060 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,060 miles
    Test number
    824102343034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  12. Fail64,060 miles (+2,925)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,060 miles
    Test number
    883395554185
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  13. Pass61,135 miles (+2,882)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,135 miles
    Test number
    768942325156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass58,253 miles (+4,226)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,253 miles
    Test number
    179353324175
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass54,027 miles (+5,268)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,027 miles
    Test number
    306197413167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass48,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,759 miles
    Test number
    677433602156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,759 miles (+4,092)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,759 miles
    Test number
    558113502189
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass44,667 miles (+3,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,667 miles
    Test number
    278091101119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass41,085 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,085 miles
    Test number
    530723800121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,960 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,960 miles
    Test number
    320211519109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,732 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    34,732 miles
    Test number
    842577308167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,942 miles (+4,908)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,942 miles
    Test number
    671044617167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,034 miles
    Test number
    231804926164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T157 SBD

Does T157 SBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T157 SBD expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T157 SBD?
The MOT on T157 SBD expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T157 SBD done?
T157 SBD was recorded at 76,747 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 2,628 miles a year.
Has T157 SBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T157 SBD has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T157 SBD 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 T157 SBD find?
T157 SBD passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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