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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T245 CSSMOT history

T245 CSS is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 91,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2026
Mileage
91,710 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T245 CSS
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
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T245 CSS was last recorded at 91,710 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,282 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
428 miles
Average per year
3,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,710 miles
  • 2024 – 91,282 miles
  • 2022 – 90,905 miles
  • 2021 – 90,698 miles
  • 2020 – 89,135 miles
  • 2019 – 88,739 miles
  • 2018 – 88,282 miles
  • 2017 – 87,112 miles
  • 2016 – 85,376 miles
  • 2015 – 82,403 miles
  • 2014 – 73,487 miles
  • 2013 – 70,843 miles
  • 2012 – 68,172 miles
  • 2011 – 64,718 miles
  • 2010 – 59,674 miles
  • 2008 – 49,932 miles
  • 2007 – 44,511 miles
  • 2006 – 35,380 miles
  • 2005 – 30,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,710 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2005–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,710 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    91,710 miles
    Test number
    142093365465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,282 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    91,282 miles
    Test number
    232368329646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,905 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    90,905 miles
    Test number
    882458523658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,698 miles (+1,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,698 miles
    Test number
    395487035819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  5. Pass89,135 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    89,135 miles
    Test number
    131429751892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,739 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    88,739 miles
    Test number
    542367258239
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil weep from g-box

  7. Fail88,739 miles (+457)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,739 miles
    Test number
    964131548292
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective lense misted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil weep from g-box

  8. Pass88,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,282 miles
    Test number
    357408292954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,282 miles (+1,170)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,282 miles
    Test number
    858570199921
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass87,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,112 miles
    Test number
    736186578740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,112 miles (+1,736)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,112 miles
    Test number
    857334410463
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass85,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,376 miles
    Test number
    504526016232
    • AdvisoryUnderbody supports corroded

  13. Fail85,376 miles (+2,973)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,376 miles
    Test number
    689496975643
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody supports corroded

  14. Pass82,403 miles (+8,916)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,403 miles
    Test number
    446080255130
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteExhaust bracket snapped but still adaquatley supporteed

  15. Pass73,487 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,487 miles
    Test number
    917771764102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,843 miles
    Test number
    218015783478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,843 miles (+2,671)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,843 miles
    Test number
    315115663159
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Pass68,172 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,172 miles
    Test number
    365613072173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,096 miles (+3,378)6 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,096 miles
    Test number
    407900862130
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  20. Pass64,718 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,718 miles
    Test number
    185258851131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail64,718 miles (+5,044)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,718 miles
    Test number
    207618751423
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass59,674 miles (+9,742)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,674 miles
    Test number
    893655820097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,932 miles (+5,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    49,932 miles
    Test number
    522965308354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass44,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,511 miles
    Test number
    741141117371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,511 miles (+9,131)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,511 miles
    Test number
    544711417345
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  26. Pass35,380 miles (+4,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,380 miles
    Test number
    771231206351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass30,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    30,466 miles
    Test number
    374972215321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail30,466 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,466 miles
    Test number
    672752415382
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T245 CSS

Does T245 CSS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T245 CSS expired on 8 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T245 CSS?
The MOT on T245 CSS expired on 8 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T245 CSS done?
T245 CSS was recorded at 91,710 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 3,114 miles a year.
Has T245 CSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T245 CSS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T245 CSS 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 T245 CSS find?
T245 CSS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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