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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T159 TRHMOT history

T159 TRH is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
103,511 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T159 TRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T159 TRH was last recorded at 103,511 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,236 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
275 miles
Average per year
2,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,511 miles
  • 2025 – 103,236 miles
  • 2024 – 102,642 miles
  • 2023 – 101,358 miles
  • 2019 – 101,312 miles
  • 2018 – 100,438 miles
  • 2017 – 98,264 miles
  • 2016 – 94,397 miles
  • 2015 – 91,334 miles
  • 2014 – 87,036 miles
  • 2013 – 84,098 miles
  • 2011 – 67,052 miles
  • 2010 – 67,052 miles
  • 2009 – 66,987 miles
  • 2007 – 58,972 miles
  • 2006 – 49,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,511 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,511 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    103,511 miles
    Test number
    829902043694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,236 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    103,236 miles
    Test number
    223208896927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,642 miles (+1,284)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    102,642 miles
    Test number
    214443371098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,358 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,358 miles
    Test number
    968380911296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,312 miles (+874)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,312 miles
    Test number
    150705894939
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass100,438 miles (+2,174)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,438 miles
    Test number
    682122307348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,264 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    98,264 miles
    Test number
    945853845768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,397 miles (+3,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,397 miles
    Test number
    280015474456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass91,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,334 miles
    Test number
    375865735180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail91,334 miles (+4,298)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,334 miles
    Test number
    778565535173
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass87,036 miles (+2,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,036 miles
    Test number
    955217724187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass84,098 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,098 miles
    Test number
    109464413107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,094 miles (+608)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,094 miles
    Test number
    469743313161
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  14. Fail83,486 miles (+16,434)15 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,486 miles
    Test number
    998116923048
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass67,052 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,052 miles
    Test number
    438965601033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded surface corrosion due to car standing

  16. Fail67,052 miles (+65)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,052 miles
    Test number
    401203260493
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded surface corrosion due to car standing

  17. Fail66,987 miles (+8,015)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,987 miles
    Test number
    304505979215
    • DangerousDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass58,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,972 miles
    Test number
    120944087126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,972 miles (+1,735)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,972 miles
    Test number
    452634987198
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail57,237 miles (+7,646)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,237 miles
    Test number
    442346647031
    • DangerousNearside front wing damaged,also indicator lens broken leaving sharp edge.
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass49,591 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,591 miles
    Test number
    414439036006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,589 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,589 miles
    Test number
    850868836033
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteDrivers door damaged.

Questions about T159 TRH

Does T159 TRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T159 TRH is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T159 TRH?
The MOT on T159 TRH is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T159 TRH done?
T159 TRH was recorded at 103,511 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 2,637 miles a year.
Has T159 TRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T159 TRH has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2015.
Has the mileage on T159 TRH 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 T159 TRH find?
T159 TRH passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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