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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T187 FBNMOT history

T187 FBN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 151,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
151,599 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T187 FBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T187 FBN was last recorded at 151,599 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 8,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,460 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,139 miles
Average per year
4,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,599 miles
  • 2025 – 143,460 miles
  • 2024 – 136,705 miles
  • 2023 – 132,007 miles
  • 2022 – 129,296 miles
  • 2021 – 126,885 miles
  • 2020 – 122,951 miles
  • 2018 – 104,319 miles
  • 2017 – 101,329 miles
  • 2016 – 93,526 miles
  • 2015 – 86,457 miles
  • 2014 – 77,991 miles
  • 2013 – 76,439 miles
  • 2012 – 74,539 miles
  • 2011 – 71,128 miles
  • 2010 – 67,598 miles
  • 2009 – 64,360 miles
  • 2008 – 60,705 miles
  • 2007 – 57,524 miles
  • 2006 – 53,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,599 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear axle diff has slight leak

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Earth strap snapped on exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust mounting defective x2 mounts snapped off front and rear by differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass151,599 miles (+8,139)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    151,599 miles
    Test number
    152937360019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle diff has slight leak

  2. Pass143,460 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    143,460 miles
    Test number
    822366132548
    • AdvisoryEarth strap snapped on exhaust
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective x2 mounts snapped off front and rear by differential (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail143,460 miles (+6,755)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,460 miles
    Test number
    104201567699
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEarth strap snapped on exhaust
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective x2 mounts snapped off front and rear by differential (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass136,705 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    136,705 miles
    Test number
    883531317618
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective by diff (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail136,705 miles (+4,698)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,705 miles
    Test number
    406047809523
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective by diff (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass132,007 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    132,007 miles
    Test number
    937250885942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective by diff (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail132,007 miles (+2,711)2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,007 miles
    Test number
    784007212272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective by diff (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass129,296 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    129,296 miles
    Test number
    907641759594
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail129,296 miles (+2,411)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,296 miles
    Test number
    996434586459
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass126,885 miles (+3,934)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    126,885 miles
    Test number
    103805141953
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass122,951 miles (+18,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    122,951 miles
    Test number
    791309326185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass104,319 miles (+2,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,319 miles
    Test number
    841718523832
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres front to rear
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass101,329 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    101,329 miles
    Test number
    297144405888
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT HEADLAMP LENS GOING OPAQUE/MISTY
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR SPRINGS RUSTY/CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRUSTY/CORRODED WHEEL ARCHES

  14. Fail101,327 miles (+7,801)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,327 miles
    Test number
    836359746272
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken N/S/F SUSPENSION SPRING BROKEN (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil STEERING DAMPER LEAKING AND NO EFFECT (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH HEADLAMP LENS GOING OPAQUE/MISTY
    • AdvisoryRUSTY/CORRODED WHEEL ARCHES
    • AdvisoryRear REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS RUSTY/CORRODED

  15. Pass93,526 miles (+7,069)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,526 miles
    Test number
    633678236613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,457 miles (+8,466)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,457 miles
    Test number
    695321995188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall showing signs of perishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall showing signs of perishing
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass77,991 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,991 miles
    Test number
    159758494170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,439 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,439 miles
    Test number
    307244303468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,539 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,539 miles
    Test number
    817732692117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,128 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,128 miles
    Test number
    998452101221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,598 miles (+3,238)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,598 miles
    Test number
    684441000234
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perished on outer edge

  22. Pass64,360 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,360 miles
    Test number
    130804899163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,705 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,705 miles
    Test number
    720751998105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,524 miles (+4,495)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,524 miles
    Test number
    204772197182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    53,029 miles
    Test number
    920200386169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T187 FBN

Does T187 FBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T187 FBN is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T187 FBN?
The MOT on T187 FBN is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T187 FBN done?
T187 FBN was recorded at 151,599 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 4,917 miles a year.
Has T187 FBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T187 FBN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T187 FBN 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 T187 FBN find?
T187 FBN passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 4 more.

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