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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

T278 UBAMOT history

T278 UBA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
104,057 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 UBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 UBA was last recorded at 104,057 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 1,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,468 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,589 miles
Average per year
3,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,057 miles
  • 2025 – 102,468 miles
  • 2024 – 100,178 miles
  • 2023 – 98,795 miles
  • 2022 – 96,716 miles
  • 2021 – 95,042 miles
  • 2020 – 94,217 miles
  • 2019 – 92,216 miles
  • 2018 – 90,215 miles
  • 2017 – 87,950 miles
  • 2016 – 84,596 miles
  • 2015 – 81,730 miles
  • 2014 – 80,456 miles
  • 2013 – 79,275 miles
  • 2012 – 77,674 miles
  • 2011 – 75,639 miles
  • 2010 – 72,425 miles
  • 2009 – 67,785 miles
  • 2008 – 61,066 miles
  • 2007 – 52,533 miles
  • 2006 – 43,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,057 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT OUTER ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES WORN
  • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLIGHT IMAGES STARTING TO FADE
  • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE PIPE FEROLS CORRODED
  • AdvisoryCENTRE EXHAUST FIXINGS CORRODED
  • AdvisoryFRONT & REAR SUBFRAME & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
  • AdvisoryNearside Front BRACE BAR CORRODED
  • AdvisoryREAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSHES WORN

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,057 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    104,057 miles
    Test number
    555471635571
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT OUTER ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES WORN
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLIGHT IMAGES STARTING TO FADE
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE PIPE FEROLS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryCENTRE EXHAUST FIXINGS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFRONT & REAR SUBFRAME & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front BRACE BAR CORRODED
    • AdvisoryREAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSHES WORN

  2. Fail104,057 miles (+1,589)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,057 miles
    Test number
    604860634216
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT OUTER ANTIROLL BAR BUSHES WORN
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLIGHT IMAGES STARTING TO FADE
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE PIPE FEROLS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryCENTRE EXHAUST FIXINGS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFRONT & REAR SUBFRAME & SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front BRACE BAR CORRODED
    • AdvisoryREAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING BUSHES WORN

  3. Pass102,468 miles (+2,290)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,468 miles
    Test number
    118450961942
    • AdvisoryFront front subframe & suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on centre exhaust fixings
    • AdvisoryRear subframe & suspension components corroded

  4. Pass100,178 miles (+1,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,178 miles
    Test number
    116114110389
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in n/s/f head light

  5. Pass98,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,795 miles
    Test number
    636736818442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail98,795 miles (+2,079)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,795 miles
    Test number
    323256300974
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge & multiple cracks

  7. Pass96,716 miles (+1,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,716 miles
    Test number
    572805025321
    • AdvisorySLIGHT LIFT/PLAY IN FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSION - REAR SUB FRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS

  8. Pass95,042 miles (+825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,042 miles
    Test number
    918370362409
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar outer bushes worn
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear subframe and arms
    • AdvisoryO/s steering arm joint boot split

  9. Pass94,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,217 miles
    Test number
    678351737599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,217 miles (+2,001)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,217 miles
    Test number
    687628646139
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass92,216 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,216 miles
    Test number
    951863223485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,215 miles (+2,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,215 miles
    Test number
    120828609765
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front bottom ball joints

  13. Pass87,950 miles (+3,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,950 miles
    Test number
    543420492160
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER BALL JOINTS -- O/S/R COIL SPRING CORRODED

  14. Pass84,596 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,596 miles
    Test number
    204020334303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,730 miles (+1,274)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,730 miles
    Test number
    749375375004
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS WORN .
    • NoteOIL LEAK FROM DIFF

  16. Pass80,456 miles (+1,181)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,456 miles
    Test number
    509930874081
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R LOWER HUB BUSH

  17. Pass79,275 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    79,275 miles
    Test number
    949796163004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,674 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,674 miles
    Test number
    228383372039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,639 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,639 miles
    Test number
    139313871071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,425 miles (+4,640)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,425 miles
    Test number
    172989540430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,785 miles (+6,719)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,785 miles
    Test number
    302086479056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,066 miles (+8,533)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,066 miles
    Test number
    822597258013
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight damaged n/s/front tyre side wall

  23. Pass52,533 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,533 miles
    Test number
    374586347085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,498 miles (+9,272)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,498 miles
    Test number
    414354247011
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight damage front number plate

  25. Pass43,226 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,226 miles
    Test number
    784739056018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight damage front no plate

Questions about T278 UBA

Does T278 UBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T278 UBA is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T278 UBA?
The MOT on T278 UBA is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T278 UBA done?
T278 UBA was recorded at 104,057 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,037 miles a year.
Has T278 UBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 UBA has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T278 UBA 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 T278 UBA find?
T278 UBA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: both front outer antiroll bar bushes worn; both headlight images starting to fade; both rear brake pipe ferols corroded, and 4 more.

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