Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
T196 UBLMOT history
T196 UBL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,992 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 119,992 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,108 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T196 UBL
- 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
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T196 UBL was last recorded at 119,992 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,447 miles · 16 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 545 miles
- Average per year
- 3,108 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,992 miles
- 2025 – 119,447 miles
- 2024 – 117,294 miles
- 2023 – 113,205 miles
- 2022 – 105,660 miles
- 2021 – 99,727 miles
- 2019 – 93,669 miles
- 2018 – 89,080 miles
- 2015 – 88,638 miles
- 2014 – 86,645 miles
- 2013 – 84,586 miles
- 2012 – 82,472 miles
- 2011 – 76,408 miles
- 2010 – 71,595 miles
- 2009 – 65,494 miles
- 2008 – 63,097 miles
- 2007 – 61,496 miles
- 2006 – 58,391 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,992 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,992 miles (+545)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 119,992 miles
- Test number
- 731341037443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,447 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 119,447 miles
- Test number
- 762895139462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,447 miles (+2,153)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,447 miles
- Test number
- 510936182139
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass117,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 117,294 miles
- Test number
- 113445747987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,294 miles (+4,089)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,294 miles
- Test number
- 467251735453
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working ALL INDICATORS NOT FLASHING (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mount missing/fallen off (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass113,205 miles (+7,545)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 113,205 miles
- Test number
- 674679716632
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass105,660 miles (+5,933)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 105,660 miles
- Test number
- 879530210894
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass99,727 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 99,727 miles
- Test number
- 171020763834
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail99,707 miles (+6,038)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,707 miles
- Test number
- 614810839226
- MajorAll direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative not flashing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass93,669 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 93,669 miles
- Test number
- 285307621677
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail93,669 miles (+4,589)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,669 miles
- Test number
- 882954521631
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass89,080 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 89,080 miles
- Test number
- 459960895490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,076 miles (+438)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,076 miles
- Test number
- 902055602391
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,638 miles (+1,993)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 88,638 miles
- Test number
- 495451784199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,645 miles (+2,059)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 86,645 miles
- Test number
- 517838604389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,586 miles (+2,114)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 84,586 miles
- Test number
- 405120923260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,472 miles (+6,064)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 82,472 miles
- Test number
- 719429622253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2012
- Odometer
- 76,408 miles
- Test number
- 255550541125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,408 miles (+4,813)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,408 miles
- Test number
- 399527131167
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass71,595 miles (+6,101)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 71,595 miles
- Test number
- 664513680111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,494 miles (+2,397)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 65,494 miles
- Test number
- 194180799169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,097 miles (+1,601)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2009
- Odometer
- 63,097 miles
- Test number
- 484052648157
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSmall cuts in N/S/F Tyre wall.
Pass61,496 miles (+3,105)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2008
- Odometer
- 61,496 miles
- Test number
- 451982347113
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
Pass58,391 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2007
- Odometer
- 58,391 miles
- Test number
- 273446736105
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Questions about T196 UBL
- Does T196 UBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T196 UBL is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T196 UBL?
- The MOT on T196 UBL is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T196 UBL done?
- T196 UBL was recorded at 119,992 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,108 miles a year.
- Has T196 UBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T196 UBL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T196 UBL 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 UBL find?
- T196 UBL passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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