Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
T211 GKNMOT history
T211 GKN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,266 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 102,266 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,798 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T211 GKN
- 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
- 22 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T211 GKN was last recorded at 102,266 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 102,032 miles · 20 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 234 miles
- Average per year
- 2,798 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 102,266 miles
- 2024 – 102,032 miles
- 2023 – 101,460 miles
- 2022 – 100,867 miles
- 2021 – 99,880 miles
- 2020 – 98,666 miles
- 2019 – 96,122 miles
- 2018 – 93,147 miles
- 2017 – 89,988 miles
- 2016 – 85,504 miles
- 2015 – 80,333 miles
- 2014 – 76,401 miles
- 2013 – 72,716 miles
- 2012 – 68,972 miles
- 2011 – 64,914 miles
- 2010 – 62,131 miles
- 2009 – 58,845 miles
- 2008 – 55,024 miles
- 2007 – 51,742 miles
- 2006 – 48,127 miles
- 2005 – 45,226 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,266 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
27 tests since 1 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,266 miles (+234)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 102,266 miles
- Test number
- 694357795409
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass102,032 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 102,032 miles
- Test number
- 464314306740
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail102,032 miles (+572)1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,032 miles
- Test number
- 560905803020
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass101,460 miles (+593)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 101,460 miles
- Test number
- 130995072752
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass100,867 miles (+172)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 100,867 miles
- Test number
- 110006023012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,695 miles (+815)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,695 miles
- Test number
- 306536426027
- DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction door mirror glass (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass99,880 miles (+1,214)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 99,880 miles
- Test number
- 627465070108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass98,666 miles (+2,544)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 98,666 miles
- Test number
- 180659083150
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,122 miles (+2,975)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 96,122 miles
- Test number
- 792842676218
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass93,147 miles (+3,159)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 93,147 miles
- Test number
- 983772118363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,988 miles (+4,484)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 89,988 miles
- Test number
- 960118165566
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass85,504 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 85,504 miles
- Test number
- 771068628997
- AdvisoryCentral Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm in centre of tyre (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail85,504 miles (+5,171)1 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,504 miles
- Test number
- 266728866681
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentral Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm in centre of tyre (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass80,333 miles (+300)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 80,333 miles
- Test number
- 378530221070
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail80,033 miles (+3,632)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,033 miles
- Test number
- 804779121926
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass76,401 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 76,401 miles
- Test number
- 148971714354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,391 miles (+3,675)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,391 miles
- Test number
- 416252604486
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass72,716 miles (+3,744)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 72,716 miles
- Test number
- 996805503306
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn low on inside edge
Pass68,972 miles (+4,058)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 68,972 miles
- Test number
- 215054812303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,914 miles (+2,783)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 64,914 miles
- Test number
- 229332221387
- NoteOffside front tyre worn very low on inside edge
Pass62,131 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 62,131 miles
- Test number
- 984873590223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,111 miles (+3,266)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,111 miles
- Test number
- 241301490279
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass58,845 miles (+3,821)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 58,845 miles
- Test number
- 434401109475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,024 miles (+3,282)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 55,024 miles
- Test number
- 600986008391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,742 miles (+3,615)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 51,742 miles
- Test number
- 434480027307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,127 miles (+2,901)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 48,127 miles
- Test number
- 230242226340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,226 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 45,226 miles
- Test number
- 633982885163
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T211 GKN
- Does T211 GKN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T211 GKN is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T211 GKN?
- The MOT on T211 GKN is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T211 GKN done?
- T211 GKN was recorded at 102,266 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 2,798 miles a year.
- Has T211 GKN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T211 GKN has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T211 GKN 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 T211 GKN find?
- T211 GKN passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 9 more.
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