Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 2,295 cc
T16 MSAMOT history
T16 MSA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,250 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 73,250 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,247 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T16 MSA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T16 MSA was last recorded at 73,250 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 4,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 68,617 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,633 miles
- Average per year
- 2,247 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,250 miles
- 2025 – 68,617 miles
- 2020 – 67,611 miles
- 2019 – 63,240 miles
- 2018 – 53,989 miles
- 2017 – 53,710 miles
- 2016 – 53,152 miles
- 2015 – 52,367 miles
- 2014 – 51,482 miles
- 2013 – 50,910 miles
- 2012 – 50,069 miles
- 2011 – 49,145 miles
- 2010 – 46,499 miles
- 2008 – 36,880 miles
- 2007 – 30,870 miles
- 2006 – 29,807 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,250 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported brake hose to brake pipe mounting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,250 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 73,250 miles
- Test number
- 513062556645
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail73,250 miles (+4,633)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,250 miles
- Test number
- 448396835666
- Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass68,617 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 68,617 miles
- Test number
- 179427782832
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail68,612 miles (+1,001)6 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,612 miles
- Test number
- 504313334570
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front flexi hose in in clip
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass67,611 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 67,611 miles
- Test number
- 391982477451
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported brake hose to brake pipe mounting (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Fail67,611 miles (+4,371)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,611 miles
- Test number
- 913751279552
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported brake hose to brake pipe mounting (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Pass63,240 miles (+9,251)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 63,240 miles
- Test number
- 946271930951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,989 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 53,989 miles
- Test number
- 798954114444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,970 miles (+260)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,970 miles
- Test number
- 164476582559
- FailureCentral Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass53,710 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 53,710 miles
- Test number
- 594901888675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,710 miles (+558)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,710 miles
- Test number
- 434399935481
- FailureFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (4.1.D.1b)
Pass53,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 53,152 miles
- Test number
- 587954443791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,152 miles (+785)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,152 miles
- Test number
- 606107222529
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass52,367 miles (+885)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 52,367 miles
- Test number
- 265162875080
- NoteBoth Front Tyres Have Light Surface Cracking
Pass51,482 miles (+572)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 51,482 miles
- Test number
- 736303774073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,910 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 50,910 miles
- Test number
- 246291173005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,909 miles (+840)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,909 miles
- Test number
- 228471873053
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Pass50,069 miles (+924)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 50,069 miles
- Test number
- 635779562013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,145 miles (+2,646)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 49,145 miles
- Test number
- 198451671000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,499 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 46,499 miles
- Test number
- 114008810195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,499 miles (+9,619)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,499 miles
- Test number
- 192138710154
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass36,880 miles (+6,010)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 36,880 miles
- Test number
- 322359548481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,870 miles (+1,063)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 30,870 miles
- Test number
- 972068977249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,807 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 29,807 miles
- Test number
- 722044816341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,807 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,807 miles
- Test number
- 770764616358
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteSteering damper weak in operation
Questions about T16 MSA
- Does T16 MSA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 MSA is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T16 MSA?
- The MOT on T16 MSA is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T16 MSA done?
- T16 MSA was recorded at 73,250 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 2,247 miles a year.
- Has T16 MSA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T16 MSA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T16 MSA 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 MSA find?
- T16 MSA passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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