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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

T16 RUKMOT history

T16 RUK is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 57,634 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
57,634 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 RUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 RUK was last recorded at 57,634 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Aug 2024: 57,630 miles, lower than 57,631 miles on 27 May 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
57,633 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,634 miles
  • 2024 – 57,630 miles
  • 2023 – 57,631 miles
  • 2022 – 57,630 miles
  • 2020 – 56,806 miles
  • 2019 – 55,318 miles
  • 2018 – 52,907 miles
  • 2017 – 50,924 miles
  • 2016 – 48,753 miles
  • 2015 – 46,095 miles
  • 2014 – 43,958 miles
  • 2013 – 41,167 miles
  • 2012 – 38,094 miles
  • 2011 – 35,533 miles
  • 2010 – 31,975 miles
  • 2009 – 27,087 miles
  • 2008 – 21,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,634 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust hanger broken off offside rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,634 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    57,634 miles
    Test number
    221988173137
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail57,633 miles (+3)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,633 miles
    Test number
    779427386694
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass57,630 miles (-1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,630 miles
    Test number
    752081643109
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass57,631 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    57,631 miles
    Test number
    988715854409
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & Nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass57,630 miles (+824)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,630 miles
    Test number
    394526752083
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass56,806 miles (+1,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,806 miles
    Test number
    518954803357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass55,318 miles (+2,411)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,318 miles
    Test number
    941837214223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass52,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,907 miles
    Test number
    542537518110
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken off offside rear

  9. Fail52,907 miles (+1,983)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,907 miles
    Test number
    795080373761
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken off offside rear

  10. Pass50,924 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,924 miles
    Test number
    398674465040
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken off offside rear
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Fail50,912 miles (+2,159)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,912 miles
    Test number
    554132232726
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger broken off offside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass48,753 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,753 miles
    Test number
    463501199688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail48,718 miles (+2,623)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,718 miles
    Test number
    918080562609
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass46,095 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,095 miles
    Test number
    189808995067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail46,095 miles (+2,137)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,095 miles
    Test number
    317678795003
    • Repaired at testOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass43,958 miles (+2,791)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    43,958 miles
    Test number
    349722704167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass41,167 miles (+3,073)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    41,167 miles
    Test number
    127049403138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNsf tyre 2mm on outer
    • NoteOsf tyre 2mm on inner
    • NoteUnderside cover damaged

  18. Pass38,094 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,094 miles
    Test number
    159791212175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,533 miles (+3,558)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    35,533 miles
    Test number
    666875501156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,975 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,975 miles
    Test number
    780083310130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,087 miles (+5,949)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,087 miles
    Test number
    410876709141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,138 miles
    Test number
    573582708146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 RUK

Does T16 RUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T16 RUK expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T16 RUK?
The MOT on T16 RUK expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T16 RUK done?
T16 RUK was recorded at 57,634 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 2,098 miles a year.
Has T16 RUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 RUK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T16 RUK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Aug 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T16 RUK find?
T16 RUK passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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