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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T196 KGFMOT history

T196 KGF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 53,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
53,395 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T196 KGF
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
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T196 KGF was last recorded at 53,395 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,224 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
171 miles
Average per year
1,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,395 miles
  • 2025 – 53,224 miles
  • 2024 – 53,070 miles
  • 2022 – 50,887 miles
  • 2021 – 46,866 miles
  • 2019 – 45,278 miles
  • 2018 – 44,965 miles
  • 2017 – 44,223 miles
  • 2016 – 43,710 miles
  • 2015 – 43,039 miles
  • 2014 – 42,034 miles
  • 2013 – 41,461 miles
  • 2012 – 40,245 miles
  • 2011 – 38,430 miles
  • 2010 – 36,099 miles
  • 2009 – 32,280 miles
  • 2008 – 28,570 miles
  • 2007 – 27,807 miles
  • 2006 – 26,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,395 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,395 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    53,395 miles
    Test number
    655922484362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,224 miles
    Test number
    847202861437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail53,224 miles (+154)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,224 miles
    Test number
    320206444474
    • MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass53,070 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,070 miles
    Test number
    158022039974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,887 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    50,887 miles
    Test number
    580106339458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass49,001 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,001 miles
    Test number
    915767581960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,866 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    46,866 miles
    Test number
    880215115001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,278 miles (+313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,278 miles
    Test number
    318001630257
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass44,965 miles (+742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,965 miles
    Test number
    665479040708
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass44,223 miles (+513)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    44,223 miles
    Test number
    266921668932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play and offside (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass43,710 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,710 miles
    Test number
    747377008643
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail43,710 miles (+671)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,710 miles
    Test number
    512549200910
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass43,039 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,039 miles
    Test number
    649234855187
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail43,039 miles (+1,005)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,039 miles
    Test number
    307583655112
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass42,034 miles (+573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,034 miles
    Test number
    359136054174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass41,461 miles (+1,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,461 miles
    Test number
    316873883139
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass40,245 miles (+1,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,245 miles
    Test number
    657181362159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass38,430 miles (+2,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,430 miles
    Test number
    345417051167
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  19. Pass36,099 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,099 miles
    Test number
    221723260137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,280 miles (+3,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,280 miles
    Test number
    643853039106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass28,570 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,570 miles
    Test number
    430982848196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,553 miles (+746)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,553 miles
    Test number
    874551848192
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass27,807 miles (+1,246)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,807 miles
    Test number
    533653847167
    • NoteRear tyres worn 2/3mm & worn on inside edges. †front brakes pads worn 3/4mm.

  24. Pass26,561 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,561 miles
    Test number
    111233696060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,539 miles7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,539 miles
    Test number
    181061196014
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTyre size 205/55 R16 91V continental

Questions about T196 KGF

Does T196 KGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T196 KGF is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T196 KGF?
The MOT on T196 KGF is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T196 KGF done?
T196 KGF was recorded at 53,395 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 1,338 miles a year.
Has T196 KGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T196 KGF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T196 KGF 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 T196 KGF find?
T196 KGF passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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