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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T17 SLKMOT history

T17 SLK is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 171,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2025
Mileage
171,102 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T17 SLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T17 SLK was last recorded at 171,102 miles on 30 Oct 2024, 3,671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,431 miles · 22 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
3,671 miles
Average per year
4,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,102 miles
  • 2023 – 167,431 miles
  • 2022 – 166,753 miles
  • 2021 – 164,872 miles
  • 2020 – 163,599 miles
  • 2019 – 162,396 miles
  • 2018 – 159,370 miles
  • 2017 – 157,881 miles
  • 2016 – 157,123 miles
  • 2015 – 148,903 miles
  • 2014 – 147,119 miles
  • 2013 – 146,570 miles
  • 2012 – 145,231 miles
  • 2011 – 138,343 miles
  • 2010 – 131,802 miles
  • 2009 – 121,338 miles
  • 2008 – 109,684 miles
  • 2007 – 96,171 miles
  • 2006 – 85,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,102 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,102 miles (+3,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    171,102 miles
    Test number
    108808141346
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass167,431 miles (+678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    167,431 miles
    Test number
    884859175580
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass166,753 miles (+1,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    166,753 miles
    Test number
    161094076891
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass164,872 miles (+1,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    164,872 miles
    Test number
    857949790112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill to boot floor brace bar corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass163,599 miles (+1,203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    163,599 miles
    Test number
    981676611395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass162,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    162,396 miles
    Test number
    238772355082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail162,396 miles (+3,026)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,396 miles
    Test number
    270499811317
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass159,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    159,370 miles
    Test number
    862066930873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Fail159,370 miles (+1,489)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,370 miles
    Test number
    558858299713
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Pass157,881 miles (+758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    157,881 miles
    Test number
    951155577427
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass157,123 miles (+8,220)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    157,123 miles
    Test number
    941592816805
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroding at rears
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet blocked but enough water hitting screen.
    • AdvisorySlight water ingression in offside headlamp.

  12. Pass148,903 miles (+1,784)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    148,903 miles
    Test number
    815184955044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front washer jet blocked

  13. Pass147,119 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    147,119 miles
    Test number
    677578654050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play detected at N/S/F wheel

  14. Fail147,118 miles (+548)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,118 miles
    Test number
    828678954032
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play detected at N/S/F wheel

  15. Pass146,570 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    146,570 miles
    Test number
    128498853011
    • NoteBoth front to rear fuel lines

  16. Fail146,569 miles (+1,338)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,569 miles
    Test number
    255877053077
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front to rear fuel lines

  17. Pass145,231 miles (+6,888)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    145,231 miles
    Test number
    189428252427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass138,343 miles (+6,541)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    138,343 miles
    Test number
    617156941035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass131,802 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    131,802 miles
    Test number
    743357950021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail131,780 miles (+10,442)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,780 miles
    Test number
    622429940095
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass121,338 miles (+11,654)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    121,338 miles
    Test number
    700687849054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass109,684 miles (+13,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    109,684 miles
    Test number
    984230068042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  23. Pass96,171 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    96,171 miles
    Test number
    163870467079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail96,170 miles (+10,818)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,170 miles
    Test number
    413197657083
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteIndicators starting to go white

  25. Pass85,352 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    85,352 miles
    Test number
    191541566060
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteRear brake pipes starting to corrode

  26. Fail85,352 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,352 miles
    Test number
    683771466015
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • NoteRear brake pipes starting to corrode

Questions about T17 SLK

Does T17 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T17 SLK expired on 29 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T17 SLK?
The MOT on T17 SLK expired on 29 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T17 SLK done?
T17 SLK was recorded at 171,102 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2024, an average of 4,594 miles a year.
Has T17 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T17 SLK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on T17 SLK 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 T17 SLK find?
T17 SLK passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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