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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T228 NMBMOT history

T228 NMB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 185,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2024
Mileage
185,116 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T228 NMB
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
11 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T228 NMB was last recorded at 185,116 miles on 1 Sept 2023, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2019: 9,272 miles, lower than 180,044 miles on 31 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
185,106 miles · 30 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
7,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 185,116 miles
  • 2022 – 183,766 miles
  • 2021 – 182,380 miles
  • 2020 – 182,352 miles
  • 2019 – 9,272 miles
  • 2018 – 180,044 miles
  • 2016 – 171,880 miles
  • 2015 – 170,736 miles
  • 2014 – 159,444 miles
  • 2013 – 148,050 miles
  • 2012 – 138,889 miles
  • 2011 – 127,402 miles
  • 2010 – 114,160 miles
  • 2009 – 103,950 miles
  • 2008 – 88,463 miles
  • 2007 – 74,165 miles
  • 2006 – 58,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,116 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,116 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    185,116 miles
    Test number
    100262950362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail185,106 miles (+1,340)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,106 miles
    Test number
    106469190310
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass183,766 miles (+20)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    183,766 miles
    Test number
    368049435318
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail183,746 miles (+1,366)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,746 miles
    Test number
    538636709771
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass182,380 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    182,380 miles
    Test number
    219163199603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass182,352 miles (+173,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    182,352 miles
    Test number
    566100620396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass9,272 miles (-170,772)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    9,272 miles
    Test number
    103522153743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass180,044 miles (+8,164)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    180,044 miles
    Test number
    715107286452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass171,880 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    171,880 miles
    Test number
    714664956642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass170,736 miles (+11,292)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    170,736 miles
    Test number
    895691510369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass159,444 miles (+11,394)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    159,444 miles
    Test number
    735070744274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass148,050 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    148,050 miles
    Test number
    207397533142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear Exhaust bracket is damaged but the exhaust is not adequately supported

  13. Fail148,050 miles (+9,161)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,050 miles
    Test number
    297107633187
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear Exhaust bracket is damaged but the exhaust is not adequately supported

  14. Pass138,889 miles (+11,487)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    138,889 miles
    Test number
    308952502129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass127,402 miles (+13,242)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    127,402 miles
    Test number
    856334291029
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSigns of wear rear discs

  16. Fail114,160 miles1 repaired8 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,160 miles
    Test number
    254512800449
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside washer jet plocked
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brakes out of balance
    • NoteRear tyre low pressure
    • NoteWipers smearing windscreen

  17. Pass114,160 miles (+10,210)8 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    114,160 miles
    Test number
    981362600140
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside washer jet plocked
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brakes out of balance
    • NoteRear tyre low pressure
    • NoteWipers smearing windscreen

  18. Pass103,950 miles (+15,487)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    103,950 miles
    Test number
    930804809117
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil leak axile

  19. Pass88,463 miles (+14,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,463 miles
    Test number
    113201098029
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass74,165 miles (+15,284)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    74,165 miles
    Test number
    281608307405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRight rear tyre tred worn to 2mm

  21. Pass58,881 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    58,881 miles
    Test number
    933183206106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak from rear axile

Questions about T228 NMB

Does T228 NMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T228 NMB expired on 31 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T228 NMB?
The MOT on T228 NMB expired on 31 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T228 NMB done?
T228 NMB was recorded at 185,116 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2023, an average of 7,261 miles a year.
Has T228 NMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T228 NMB has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T228 NMB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T228 NMB find?
T228 NMB passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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