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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T194 RPLMOT history

T194 RPL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 76,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
76,702 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T194 RPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T194 RPL was last recorded at 76,702 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 1,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 May 2019: 67,737 miles, lower than 69,696 miles on 24 May 2018.

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
74,876 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,826 miles
Average per year
2,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,702 miles
  • 2024 – 74,876 miles
  • 2023 – 73,108 miles
  • 2022 – 70,797 miles
  • 2021 – 68,937 miles
  • 2020 – 68,282 miles
  • 2019 – 67,737 miles
  • 2018 – 69,696 miles
  • 2017 – 66,590 miles
  • 2016 – 64,082 miles
  • 2015 – 61,572 miles
  • 2014 – 59,601 miles
  • 2013 – 59,387 miles
  • 2012 – 57,845 miles
  • 2011 – 54,236 miles
  • 2010 – 50,664 miles
  • 2009 – 45,643 miles
  • 2008 – 40,111 miles
  • 2007 – 34,388 miles
  • 2006 – 30,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,702 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 hose excessively twisted

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,702 miles (+1,826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    76,702 miles
    Test number
    596110922511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass74,876 miles (+1,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,876 miles
    Test number
    973219984079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass73,108 miles (+2)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,108 miles
    Test number
    266628854045
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring (1.6 (e))
  4. Fail73,106 miles (+2,309)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,106 miles
    Test number
    863962753137
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Squeak to rear , Back plate touching abs ring
  5. Pass70,797 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    70,797 miles
    Test number
    860566301630
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Fail70,796 miles (+1,859)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,796 miles
    Test number
    435437670391
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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. Pass68,937 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    68,937 miles
    Test number
    648074510368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,282 miles (+545)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    68,282 miles
    Test number
    174643198490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion
  9. Pass67,737 miles (-1,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,737 miles
    Test number
    140747211148
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion
  10. Pass69,696 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,696 miles
    Test number
    762460243066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,590 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,590 miles
    Test number
    658787447488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,082 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,082 miles
    Test number
    915990324200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Fail64,082 miles (+2,510)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,082 miles
    Test number
    693482172356
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass61,572 miles (+1,971)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,572 miles
    Test number
    258452555421
    • NoteGearbox exhaust bracket corroded
    • NoteRear brake pipes poorly made and secured
  15. Pass59,601 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,601 miles
    Test number
    916009444186
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail59,573 miles (+186)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,573 miles
    Test number
    738024234168
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass59,387 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,387 miles
    Test number
    625540243106
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Fail59,377 miles (+1,532)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,377 miles
    Test number
    806800343172
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass57,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,845 miles
    Test number
    497078832150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,845 miles (+3,609)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,845 miles
    Test number
    979568032115
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
  21. Pass54,236 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,236 miles
    Test number
    195664641192
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  22. Fail54,225 miles (+3,561)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,225 miles
    Test number
    657663941184
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  23. Pass50,664 miles (+5,021)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,664 miles
    Test number
    993304030120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,643 miles (+5,532)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,643 miles
    Test number
    581546749171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,111 miles (+5,723)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,111 miles
    Test number
    564159248138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,388 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,388 miles
    Test number
    842880057109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,987 miles
    Test number
    123864346155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T194 RPL

Does T194 RPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T194 RPL expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T194 RPL?
The MOT on T194 RPL expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T194 RPL done?
T194 RPL was recorded at 76,702 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 2,390 miles a year.
Has T194 RPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T194 RPL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T194 RPL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T194 RPL find?
T194 RPL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output.

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