Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,998 cc
T1 DKHMOT history
T1 DKH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,390 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 126,390 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,229 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T1 DKH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 26 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T1 DKH was last recorded at 126,390 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 125,888 miles · 16 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 502 miles
- Average per year
- 4,229 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,390 miles
- 2025 – 117,504 miles
- 2023 – 109,705 miles
- 2022 – 106,663 miles
- 2019 – 105,324 miles
- 2018 – 101,508 miles
- 2017 – 99,031 miles
- 2016 – 96,305 miles
- 2015 – 93,012 miles
- 2014 – 90,723 miles
- 2013 – 87,876 miles
- 2012 – 83,571 miles
- 2011 – 78,145 miles
- 2010 – 69,429 miles
- 2009 – 57,299 miles
- 2008 – 47,774 miles
- 2007 – 46,410 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,390 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play both front wheel bearings.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,390 miles (+502)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 126,390 miles
- Test number
- 156807655816
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail125,888 miles (+8,384)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,888 miles
- Test number
- 246088976901
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning RHR side light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass117,504 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 117,504 miles
- Test number
- 323273104618
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play both front wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail117,504 miles (+7,799)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,504 miles
- Test number
- 489468163829
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure LHF tyre very badly cracked and worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm RHF tyre very low inner edge and low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both rear tyre low and out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play both front wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass109,705 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 109,705 miles
- Test number
- 655684082950
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded but gas tight at time of test
Fail109,705 miles (+3,042)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,705 miles
- Test number
- 596042868150
- DangerousOffside Front Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded but gas tight at time of test
Pass106,663 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 106,663 miles
- Test number
- 427011191457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,663 miles (+1,339)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,663 miles
- Test number
- 806967727145
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass105,324 miles (+3,816)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 105,324 miles
- Test number
- 357570530764
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass101,508 miles (+2,477)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 101,508 miles
- Test number
- 527957647820
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coming from joiner going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Pass99,031 miles (+2,726)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 99,031 miles
- Test number
- 982151555836
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded coming from front going to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass96,305 miles (+3,293)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 96,305 miles
- Test number
- 875111252286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,012 miles (+2,289)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 93,012 miles
- Test number
- 849811625055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,723 miles (+2,847)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 90,723 miles
- Test number
- 216019004012
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass87,876 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 87,876 miles
- Test number
- 206311113037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,876 miles (+4,305)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,876 miles
- Test number
- 297531313026
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass83,571 miles (+5,426)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 83,571 miles
- Test number
- 697479902012
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteExhaust system corroded
Pass78,145 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 78,145 miles
- Test number
- 309482511058
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Fail78,145 miles (+8,716)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,145 miles
- Test number
- 167311211416
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Pass69,429 miles (+12,130)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 69,429 miles
- Test number
- 131868240128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,299 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 57,299 miles
- Test number
- 291305059109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail57,296 miles (+9,522)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,296 miles
- Test number
- 253444759180
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass47,774 miles (+1,364)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 47,774 miles
- Test number
- 744515358170
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass46,410 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- 46,410 miles
- Test number
- 750722727142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T1 DKH
- Does T1 DKH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 DKH is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T1 DKH?
- The MOT on T1 DKH is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T1 DKH done?
- T1 DKH was recorded at 126,390 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,229 miles a year.
- Has T1 DKH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T1 DKH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T1 DKH 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 T1 DKH find?
- T1 DKH passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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