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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

T16 DNGMOT history

T16 DNG is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2025
Mileage
105,165 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 DNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 DNG was last recorded at 105,165 miles on 30 Sept 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,158 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,165 miles
  • 2023 – 102,040 miles
  • 2022 – 97,948 miles
  • 2021 – 96,661 miles
  • 2020 – 95,900 miles
  • 2019 – 90,726 miles
  • 2018 – 84,014 miles
  • 2017 – 81,246 miles
  • 2016 – 71,205 miles
  • 2015 – 60,720 miles
  • 2014 – 58,920 miles
  • 2013 – 57,180 miles
  • 2012 – 55,453 miles
  • 2011 – 54,411 miles
  • 2010 – 51,387 miles
  • 2009 – 49,272 miles
  • 2008 – 44,703 miles
  • 2007 – 41,872 miles
  • 2006 – 38,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,165 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • O/s front fog light lens cracked

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Hand brake has a lot of travel but ok in rollers

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s front inner

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,165 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    105,165 miles
    Test number
    173890891497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail105,158 miles (+3,118)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,158 miles
    Test number
    145925723615
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,040 miles (+1)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,040 miles
    Test number
    648439075215
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody has several points of corrosion but ok at test
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front disc corroded and pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle box outer slin corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHand brake has a lot of travel but ok in rollers
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front wishbones corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s front fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s front indicaitor lens missing

  4. Fail102,039 miles (+4,091)4 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,039 miles
    Test number
    785917630200
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded the rear of n/s front to back near ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded the rear of o/s front to back near ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s smears (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody has several points of corrosion but ok at test
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front disc corroded and pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle box outer slin corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHand brake has a lot of travel but ok in rollers
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front wishbones corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s front fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s front indicaitor lens missing

  5. Pass97,948 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,948 miles
    Test number
    508754963850
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear low and disc corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to back deteriorated and very corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet, wings , rear arched and several other body/chassis parts corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle box outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHand brake has a lot of travel but ok in rollers
    • AdvisoryO/s front fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s front indicator lens missing

  6. Fail97,948 miles (+1,287)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,948 miles
    Test number
    640755560534
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working n/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working o/s rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear low and disc corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to back deteriorated and very corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet, wings , rear arched and several other body/chassis parts corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle box outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHand brake has a lot of travel but ok in rollers
    • AdvisoryO/s front fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s front indicator lens missing

  7. Pass96,661 miles (+761)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,661 miles
    Test number
    769981442767
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low and disc's corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to backs corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working one of high level brake light bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play o/s front inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle box outer skin corroded and hanger missing but ok at test
    • AdvisoryO/s front fog light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s front indicator lens missing

  8. Pass95,900 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,900 miles
    Test number
    185156563237
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to backs corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre n/s front
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged n/s cracked
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play o/s front inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and one of hangers missing from front pipe but still secure
    • AdvisoryO/s front fog lamp lens cracked

  9. Fail95,900 miles (+5,174)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,900 miles
    Test number
    515145423066
    • DangerousTyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s rear inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to backs corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre n/s front
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged n/s cracked
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play o/s front inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and one of hangers missing from front pipe but still secure
    • AdvisoryO/s front fog lamp lens cracked

  10. Pass90,726 miles (+6,712)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,726 miles
    Test number
    834619395356
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front-to-rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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 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))

  11. Pass84,014 miles (+2,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,014 miles
    Test number
    359158722394
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass81,246 miles (+10,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,246 miles
    Test number
    171283251266
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass71,205 miles (+10,485)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,205 miles
    Test number
    686895165431
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear diff slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slight abnormal wear

  14. Pass60,720 miles (+1,800)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,720 miles
    Test number
    816190105179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,920 miles (+1,740)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    58,920 miles
    Test number
    879305624237
    • NoteN/s/r inner cv gaitors split

  16. Pass57,180 miles (+1,727)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    57,180 miles
    Test number
    909478813292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust condition becoming poor

  17. Pass55,453 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,453 miles
    Test number
    385519812202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,411 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,411 miles
    Test number
    305138621410
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail54,403 miles (+3,016)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,403 miles
    Test number
    359684811267
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass51,387 miles (+2,115)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,387 miles
    Test number
    992794120225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,272 miles (+4,569)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,272 miles
    Test number
    623735929293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,703 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,703 miles
    Test number
    960481328203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,872 miles
    Test number
    303178467016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,872 miles (+3,728)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,872 miles
    Test number
    633188267057
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass38,144 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,144 miles
    Test number
    371301466081
    • NoteFront brake pads becoming worn † †nail in offside rear tyre

Questions about T16 DNG

Does T16 DNG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T16 DNG expired on 29 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T16 DNG?
The MOT on T16 DNG expired on 29 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T16 DNG done?
T16 DNG was recorded at 105,165 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2024, an average of 3,607 miles a year.
Has T16 DNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 DNG has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T16 DNG 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 T16 DNG find?
T16 DNG passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2024 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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