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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

T16 SAMMOT history

T16 SAM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 98,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
98,725 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 SAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 SAM was last recorded at 98,725 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2006: 33,278 miles, lower than 33,374 miles on 11 Nov 2006.

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
98,136 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
589 miles
Average per year
3,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,725 miles
  • 2024 – 98,136 miles
  • 2023 – 97,370 miles
  • 2022 – 96,585 miles
  • 2021 – 95,773 miles
  • 2020 – 94,811 miles
  • 2019 – 93,643 miles
  • 2018 – 92,998 miles
  • 2017 – 91,788 miles
  • 2016 – 88,738 miles
  • 2015 – 81,699 miles
  • 2014 – 75,487 miles
  • 2013 – 67,650 miles
  • 2012 – 62,788 miles
  • 2011 – 57,609 miles
  • 2009 – 48,255 miles
  • 2008 – 41,945 miles
  • 2007 – 36,800 miles
  • 2006 – 33,278 miles
  • 2005 – 23,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,725 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Deteriorated
  • AdvisoryExtensive Surface Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension & Brake Components
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Front to RearRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Inner Edge, Cracks In-between Tread. Tread Depth 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill & Lower Wheel Arch Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks In-between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill & Wheel Arch Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySlightly Long Travel on HandbrakeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,725 miles (+589)17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    98,725 miles
    Test number
    315286967270
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExtensive Surface Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension & Brake Components
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Inner Edge, Cracks In-between Tread. Tread Depth 4.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill & Lower Wheel Arch Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks In-between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill & Wheel Arch Within 30cm of Suspension Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlightly Long Travel on Handbrake
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass98,136 miles1 minor21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,136 miles
    Test number
    560810524001
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders and tread 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders and in tread 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders and in tread 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders and in tread 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components
  3. Fail98,136 miles (+766)2 dangerous1 repaired1 minor21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,136 miles
    Test number
    371422054471
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cords 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cords 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders and tread 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders and in tread 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders and in tread 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders and in tread 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components
  4. Pass97,370 miles (+785)1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    97,370 miles
    Test number
    672381086610
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip, Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills fitted preventing inspection of components
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust Corroded, Rear Silencer Outer Skin Deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlightly Long Travel on Handbrake
    • AdvisorySurface Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension & Brake Components
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres Have Cracks Inbetween the Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass96,585 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,585 miles
    Test number
    929516749323
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills fitted preventing inspection of components
  6. Fail96,585 miles (+812)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,585 miles
    Test number
    685524311160
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills fitted preventing inspection of components
  7. Pass95,773 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,773 miles
    Test number
    841810619022
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Fail95,773 miles (+962)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,773 miles
    Test number
    975924371148
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass94,811 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    94,811 miles
    Test number
    922945375947
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective mount is corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear driveshaft oil seal is leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint is corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside headlamps have condesation
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components
  10. Fail94,811 miles (+1,168)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,811 miles
    Test number
    841879999121
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside polished lenses on test (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective mount is corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear driveshaft oil seal is leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joint is corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside headlamps have condesation
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components
  11. Pass93,643 miles (+645)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,643 miles
    Test number
    788454764456
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront offside and nearside headlamps have condensation inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust joint is corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust outer skin is corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills are fitted preventing inspection of components
  12. Pass92,998 miles (+1,210)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,998 miles
    Test number
    242200885645
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and sidewall 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust outer skin is rusty
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover sills are fitted, preventing inspection of components
  13. Pass91,788 miles (+3,050)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,788 miles
    Test number
    627699332041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipe rear section corroded
    • AdvisoryNsf headlamp condensation present slightly affecting beam image
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre outer wall lightly cracking
    • AdvisoryOsf track control arm slight play in rear ball joint
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted to os ns outer sills ristricting inspection
    • AdvisoryRear diff small oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box before back box outer skin deteriated
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted to inc rear suspension arms and fuel components inc pipes and hoses
  14. Pass88,738 miles (+7,039)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,738 miles
    Test number
    231399873636
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin is rusty and centre joint is rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp has condensation
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak diff oil seal
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all are worn on inner edges (205/60/15) (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine undertrays and plastic sill covers are fitted
  15. Pass81,699 miles (+6,212)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,699 miles
    Test number
    224507887829
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low inner edges/perished
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim pattern poor/condensation/water in unit
    • AdvisoryOffside front track rod end dust cover slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in front steering arm joints
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn inner edges/perished
    • AdvisorySill covers/undertrays fitted
  16. Pass75,487 miles (+7,837)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,487 miles
    Test number
    506879444344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteExhaust rusty
  17. Pass67,650 miles (+4,862)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,650 miles
    Test number
    957774443303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill trims fitted
    • NoteSlight play in steering arm inner joints
  18. Pass62,788 miles (+5,179)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,788 miles
    Test number
    555390352328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust rusty
  19. Fail57,609 miles1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,609 miles
    Test number
    106527531365
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres to keep checked & showing signs of cracking on walls
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSill trims fitted
    • NoteN/s head lamp misted
  20. Pass57,609 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,609 miles
    Test number
    475137031489
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres to keep checked & showing signs of cracking on walls
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSill trims fitted
    • NoteN/s head lamp misted
  21. PassMileage not read2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    340791940364
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCover sills fitted
  22. Pass48,255 miles (+6,310)6 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    48,255 miles
    Test number
    362382459314
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NoteFront wipers not clearing screen well
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NotePlastic covers fitted to offside rear
    • NotePlastic sill covers fitted
  23. Fail41,945 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,945 miles
    Test number
    113824958380
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSill covers fitted.
  24. Pass41,945 miles (+5,145)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,945 miles
    Test number
    841174158360
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSill covers fitted.
  25. Pass36,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    36,800 miles
    Test number
    372224557348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,800 miles (+3,522)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,800 miles
    Test number
    850304557317
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  27. Pass33,278 miles (-96)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,278 miles
    Test number
    994419616377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,374 miles (+10,143)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,374 miles
    Test number
    953435916348
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  29. Pass23,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    23,231 miles
    Test number
    352049875179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 SAM

Does T16 SAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 SAM is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T16 SAM?
The MOT on T16 SAM is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 SAM done?
T16 SAM was recorded at 98,725 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 3,689 miles a year.
Has T16 SAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 SAM has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T16 SAM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T16 SAM find?
T16 SAM passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 17 advisories: central exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated; extensive surface corrosion front & rear suspension & brake components; front coil spring corroded nearside & offside, and 14 more.

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