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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc

T16 PDTMOT history

T16 PDT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 96,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,750 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 PDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 PDT was last recorded at 96,750 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 1,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,611 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,139 miles
Average per year
2,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,750 miles
  • 2025 – 95,611 miles
  • 2024 – 94,739 miles
  • 2023 – 92,883 miles
  • 2022 – 91,073 miles
  • 2021 – 88,299 miles
  • 2020 – 85,867 miles
  • 2019 – 80,965 miles
  • 2018 – 77,678 miles
  • 2017 – 76,759 miles
  • 2016 – 75,717 miles
  • 2015 – 74,599 miles
  • 2014 – 73,588 miles
  • 2013 – 71,272 miles
  • 2012 – 69,042 miles
  • 2011 – 68,988 miles
  • 2010 – 68,910 miles
  • 2009 – 58,953 miles
  • 2008 – 52,035 miles
  • 2006 – 43,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,750 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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Battery loose

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass96,750 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,750 miles
    Test number
    841415770818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,611 miles (+872)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    95,611 miles
    Test number
    139643241744
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (Both fronts) (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage has general corrosion, More advanced in areas
  3. Pass94,739 miles (+127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    94,739 miles
    Test number
    173465668392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail94,612 miles (+1,729)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,612 miles
    Test number
    162566391054
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Front 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass92,883 miles (+1,810)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    92,883 miles
    Test number
    653676013999
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass91,073 miles (+2,774)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,073 miles
    Test number
    807678800237
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass88,299 miles (+2,432)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,299 miles
    Test number
    224027414352
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass85,867 miles (+4,902)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,867 miles
    Test number
    551718887109
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust hanger rotting off (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger rotten (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor rotting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rotting near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rusty chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate rotting
    • AdvisoryRear fuel cap seal perished
  9. Pass80,965 miles (+3,287)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,965 miles
    Test number
    492955935234
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass77,678 miles (+919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,678 miles
    Test number
    921881396986
    • AdvisoryFront radiator crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroding
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted
  11. Pass76,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,759 miles
    Test number
    217538509350
    • AdvisoryBattery loose
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust flanges corroding
  12. Fail76,759 miles (+1,042)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,759 miles
    Test number
    475277874629
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBattery loose
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust flanges corroding
  13. Pass75,717 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,717 miles
    Test number
    971347822472
    • AdvisoryBattery loose
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryFront subframe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryMil light on
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre side wall cuts
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre 3 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside front damper corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre side wall cuts
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect under side
  14. Fail75,717 miles (+1,118)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,717 miles
    Test number
    909560521593
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBattery loose
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryFront subframe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryMil light on
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre side wall cuts
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre 3 mm
    • AdvisoryOffside front damper corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre side wall cuts
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully inspect under side
  15. Pass74,599 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,599 miles
    Test number
    336664985099
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBattery loose
    • NoteMiddle exhaust mount loose middle box corroding
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyre side wall slight cuts tread slight cracks
  16. Fail74,599 miles (+1,011)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,599 miles
    Test number
    435454185021
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBattery loose
    • NoteMiddle exhaust mount loose middle box corroding
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyre side wall slight cuts tread slight cracks
  17. Pass73,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,588 miles
    Test number
    825090394019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,588 miles (+2,316)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,588 miles
    Test number
    158185584449
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight bind on both rear brakes
  19. Pass71,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,272 miles
    Test number
    208848583097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,272 miles (+2,230)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,272 miles
    Test number
    738708783070
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteFront discs corroded
  21. Pass69,042 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,042 miles
    Test number
    118226482095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,988 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,988 miles
    Test number
    309805951217
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
  23. Pass68,988 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,988 miles
    Test number
    387615051257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,910 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,910 miles
    Test number
    221477410354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,479 miles (+7,526)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,479 miles
    Test number
    423826830097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    58,953 miles
    Test number
    123302349069
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
  27. Fail58,953 miles (+6,918)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,953 miles
    Test number
    682922449040
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  28. Pass52,035 miles (+8,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,035 miles
    Test number
    374311728033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass43,841 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    43,841 miles
    Test number
    812976926336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T16 PDT

Does T16 PDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 PDT is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 PDT?
The MOT on T16 PDT is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 PDT done?
T16 PDT was recorded at 96,750 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 2,677 miles a year.
Has T16 PDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 PDT has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T16 PDT 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 PDT find?
T16 PDT passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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