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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

T160 MDWMOT history

T160 MDW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 159,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,751 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T160 MDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T160 MDW was last recorded at 159,751 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,360 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
391 miles
Average per year
4,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,751 miles
  • 2024 – 159,360 miles
  • 2023 – 158,173 miles
  • 2022 – 157,751 miles
  • 2021 – 156,073 miles
  • 2020 – 155,314 miles
  • 2019 – 151,151 miles
  • 2018 – 150,304 miles
  • 2017 – 149,873 miles
  • 2016 – 148,664 miles
  • 2015 – 146,883 miles
  • 2014 – 141,445 miles
  • 2013 – 136,601 miles
  • 2012 – 130,988 miles
  • 2011 – 126,317 miles
  • 2010 – 123,555 miles
  • 2009 – 119,952 miles
  • 2008 – 110,934 miles
  • 2007 – 96,405 miles
  • 2006 – 80,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,751 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryGeneral front and rear suspension / chassis corrosion

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,751 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,751 miles
    Test number
    436438101275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral front and rear suspension / chassis corrosion

  2. Fail159,748 miles (+388)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,748 miles
    Test number
    635474744273
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush splitting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral front and rear suspension / chassis corrosion

  3. Pass159,360 miles (+1,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    159,360 miles
    Test number
    184481811918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass158,173 miles (+422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    158,173 miles
    Test number
    342501484742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass157,751 miles (+1,678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    157,751 miles
    Test number
    423847813011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,073 miles (+759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,073 miles
    Test number
    462230698455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass155,314 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,314 miles
    Test number
    405742829247
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail155,308 miles (+4,157)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,308 miles
    Test number
    579929331338
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass151,151 miles (+847)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,151 miles
    Test number
    508362143165
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass150,304 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    150,304 miles
    Test number
    620670156595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail150,303 miles (+430)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,303 miles
    Test number
    794744982422
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass149,873 miles (+1,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    149,873 miles
    Test number
    916060584492
    • AdvisoryNSF TYRE WORN ON OUTER SHOULDER

  13. Pass148,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    148,664 miles
    Test number
    757646190452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail148,664 miles (+121)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,664 miles
    Test number
    894272367910
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Fail148,543 miles (+1,660)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,543 miles
    Test number
    476689542469
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close to wear bars

  16. Pass146,883 miles (+5,438)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    146,883 miles
    Test number
    146127905045
    • NoteFull cat test only just a pass
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear and front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded only just a pass
    • NoteRear fuel lines corroded
    • NoteRear tyres getting low on tread
    • NoteWiper and indicator stalk in a poor condition

  17. Pass141,445 miles (+4,844)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    141,445 miles
    Test number
    896358214020
    • NoteBoth sides front to rear at rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded reccomend attention
    • NoteFront brake pads starting to wear low
    • NoteIndicator stalk loose
    • NoteSlight play in both sides front hub assemblies
    • NoteUnable to view rear coil springs fully

  18. Pass136,601 miles (+99)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    136,601 miles
    Test number
    455040253057
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes rusty.
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low.

  19. Fail136,502 miles (+5,514)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,502 miles
    Test number
    376894943016
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes rusty.
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low; the off side rear brake pads are low.

  20. Pass130,988 miles (+4,671)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    130,988 miles
    Test number
    525947032012
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside/offside rear tyres low
    • NoteRear fuel pipe slight corroded
    • NoteUnable to see inner rear brake pads

  21. Pass126,317 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    126,317 miles
    Test number
    666019241063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Fail126,317 miles (+2,762)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,317 miles
    Test number
    699999741025
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass123,555 miles (+3,603)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    123,555 miles
    Test number
    263378450095
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass119,952 miles (+9,018)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    119,952 miles
    Test number
    803904369091
    • NoteSlight distortion of nearside rear brake disc.
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow from rear silencer box.
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint.

  25. Pass110,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    110,934 miles
    Test number
    794059178068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail110,934 miles (+14,529)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,934 miles
    Test number
    933019778034
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  27. Pass96,405 miles (+15,612)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    96,405 miles
    Test number
    760121467062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass80,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    80,793 miles
    Test number
    180855646450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T160 MDW

Does T160 MDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T160 MDW is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T160 MDW?
The MOT on T160 MDW is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T160 MDW done?
T160 MDW was recorded at 159,751 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 4,004 miles a year.
Has T160 MDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T160 MDW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T160 MDW 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 T160 MDW find?
T160 MDW passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge; offside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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