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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T21 EESMOT history

T21 EES is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 121,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
121,547 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 EES
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
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 EES was last recorded at 121,547 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,913 miles · 3 May 2025
Between the last two tests
634 miles
Average per year
3,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,547 miles
  • 2025 – 120,913 miles
  • 2024 – 119,168 miles
  • 2023 – 117,577 miles
  • 2022 – 112,726 miles
  • 2021 – 112,726 miles
  • 2020 – 108,183 miles
  • 2017 – 99,285 miles
  • 2016 – 89,083 miles
  • 2015 – 79,505 miles
  • 2014 – 76,348 miles
  • 2013 – 74,636 miles
  • 2012 – 72,843 miles
  • 2011 – 68,312 miles
  • 2010 – 64,584 miles
  • 2009 – 61,815 miles
  • 2008 – 58,222 miles
  • 2007 – 52,996 miles
  • 2006 – 47,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,547 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,547 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    121,547 miles
    Test number
    473266178903
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail121,547 miles (+634)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,547 miles
    Test number
    764824192159
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass120,913 miles (+1,745)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    120,913 miles
    Test number
    420926716522
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass119,168 miles (+1,591)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    119,168 miles
    Test number
    427093610204
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass117,577 miles (+4,851)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,577 miles
    Test number
    720681804064
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass112,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,726 miles
    Test number
    578128762406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail112,726 miles (+4,543)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,726 miles
    Test number
    272798799974
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  8. Pass108,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,183 miles
    Test number
    685063509275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,183 miles (+8,898)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,183 miles
    Test number
    791072048509
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  10. Pass99,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    99,285 miles
    Test number
    316387274694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,285 miles (+10,202)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,285 miles
    Test number
    753140156587
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp bulb not working

  12. Pass89,083 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,083 miles
    Test number
    657181264145
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside measured at 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres tread depths 3mm

  13. Fail89,083 miles (+9,578)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,083 miles
    Test number
    579245516240
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside measured at 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres tread depths 3mm

  14. Pass79,505 miles (+3,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,505 miles
    Test number
    356348035418
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass76,348 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,348 miles
    Test number
    998150614203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,636 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,636 miles
    Test number
    727936123271
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail74,635 miles (+1,792)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,635 miles
    Test number
    147196723224
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBonnet strut weak

  18. Pass72,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,843 miles
    Test number
    126646292277
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail72,843 miles (+4,531)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,843 miles
    Test number
    317223192466
    • 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)

  20. Pass68,312 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,312 miles
    Test number
    408178701112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail68,312 miles (+3,728)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,312 miles
    Test number
    949576101130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass64,584 miles (+2,769)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,584 miles
    Test number
    154276400102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass61,815 miles (+3,593)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,815 miles
    Test number
    763162019119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,222 miles
    Test number
    404356318103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,220 miles (+5,224)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,220 miles
    Test number
    622026918132
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass52,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,996 miles
    Test number
    930834317141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail52,994 miles (+5,095)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,994 miles
    Test number
    944314017191
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  28. Pass47,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,899 miles
    Test number
    813558406114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T21 EES

Does T21 EES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 EES is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 EES?
The MOT on T21 EES is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 EES done?
T21 EES was recorded at 121,547 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,686 miles a year.
Has T21 EES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 EES has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T21 EES 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 T21 EES find?
T21 EES passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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