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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

T16 VALMOT history

T16 VAL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 19 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 57,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
57,607 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 VAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 VAL was last recorded at 57,607 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 2,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,824 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,783 miles
Average per year
2,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,607 miles
  • 2024 – 54,824 miles
  • 2023 – 51,090 miles
  • 2022 – 48,554 miles
  • 2021 – 43,726 miles
  • 2020 – 42,510 miles
  • 2019 – 40,486 miles
  • 2018 – 37,878 miles
  • 2017 – 35,992 miles
  • 2016 – 34,164 miles
  • 2015 – 32,228 miles
  • 2014 – 30,560 miles
  • 2013 – 27,698 miles
  • 2012 – 23,233 miles
  • 2011 – 19,708 miles
  • 2010 – 16,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,607 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,607 miles (+2,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    57,607 miles
    Test number
    760978971325
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass54,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    54,824 miles
    Test number
    769251258913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail54,824 miles (+3,734)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,824 miles
    Test number
    394023194074
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
  4. Pass51,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    51,090 miles
    Test number
    303733233050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,090 miles (+2,536)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,090 miles
    Test number
    130249819469
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  6. Pass48,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    48,554 miles
    Test number
    509215661205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,554 miles (+4,828)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,554 miles
    Test number
    264629892808
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  8. Pass43,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,726 miles
    Test number
    186106237101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,726 miles (+1,216)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,726 miles
    Test number
    984097631218
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  10. Pass42,510 miles (+2,024)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,510 miles
    Test number
    338100778094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,486 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,486 miles
    Test number
    121053904469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    37,878 miles
    Test number
    642800059194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    397616724326
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass35,992 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    35,992 miles
    Test number
    985899000590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,164 miles
    Test number
    802517217959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail34,164 miles (+1,936)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,164 miles
    Test number
    371337841993
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  17. Pass32,228 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,228 miles
    Test number
    116955095124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,560 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,560 miles
    Test number
    788859234118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,698 miles (+4,465)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,698 miles
    Test number
    869481033189
    • NoteEngine oil level
    • NoteService light on the dashboard
  20. Pass23,233 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,233 miles
    Test number
    799710132186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,708 miles (+3,449)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,708 miles
    Test number
    397667451129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,259 miles
    Test number
    210624630479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 VAL

Does T16 VAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 VAL is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T16 VAL?
The MOT on T16 VAL is valid until 4 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 VAL done?
T16 VAL was recorded at 57,607 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 2,658 miles a year.
Has T16 VAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 VAL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T16 VAL 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 VAL find?
T16 VAL passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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