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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T280 CLRMOT history

T280 CLR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2026
Mileage
100,185 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T280 CLR
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
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2026
Latest MOT test
6 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T280 CLR was last recorded at 100,185 miles on 6 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2011: 38,768 miles, lower than 38,901 miles on 2 Jun 2010.

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
100,185 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,185 miles
  • 2024 – 96,983 miles
  • 2023 – 93,466 miles
  • 2022 – 88,469 miles
  • 2021 – 85,282 miles
  • 2020 – 82,393 miles
  • 2019 – 78,463 miles
  • 2018 – 72,563 miles
  • 2017 – 71,314 miles
  • 2016 – 63,919 miles
  • 2015 – 54,464 miles
  • 2013 – 43,797 miles
  • 2011 – 38,768 miles
  • 2010 – 38,901 miles
  • 2009 – 37,042 miles
  • 2008 – 35,824 miles
  • 2007 – 32,991 miles
  • 2006 – 29,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,185 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • OIL LEAK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON SIDEWALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    100,185 miles
    Test number
    779463279608
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail100,185 miles (+3,202)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,185 miles
    Test number
    491335472572
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass96,983 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,983 miles
    Test number
    401423504740
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail96,979 miles (+3,513)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,979 miles
    Test number
    115287893628
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    93,466 miles
    Test number
    674976452682
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail93,466 miles (+4,997)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,466 miles
    Test number
    924077224177
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass88,469 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    88,469 miles
    Test number
    311899398366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,282 miles
    Test number
    463178648412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,282 miles (+2,889)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,282 miles
    Test number
    784768850353
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass82,393 miles (+3,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    82,393 miles
    Test number
    905313189627
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,463 miles (+5,900)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,463 miles
    Test number
    235621793990
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass72,563 miles (+1,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,563 miles
    Test number
    500890108049
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn close to limit
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn close to limit

  13. Pass71,314 miles (+7,395)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,314 miles
    Test number
    533298795373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass63,919 miles (+1,016)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,919 miles
    Test number
    903478775044
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON SIDEWALL
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail62,903 miles (+8,439)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,903 miles
    Test number
    789538673059
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DAMAGED ON SIDEWALL
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass54,464 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,464 miles
    Test number
    225980695019
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail54,464 miles (+10,667)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,464 miles
    Test number
    128599785495
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass43,797 miles (+5,029)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,797 miles
    Test number
    348783513105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,768 miles (-133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,768 miles
    Test number
    737372151125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,901 miles (+1,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    38,901 miles
    Test number
    690213550122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass37,042 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,042 miles
    Test number
    410199259109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,824 miles (+2,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,824 miles
    Test number
    252815958441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass32,991 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,991 miles
    Test number
    393177437107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,886 miles
    Test number
    353209526164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T280 CLR

Does T280 CLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T280 CLR expired on 5 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T280 CLR?
The MOT on T280 CLR expired on 5 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T280 CLR done?
T280 CLR was recorded at 100,185 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2025, an average of 3,701 miles a year.
Has T280 CLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T280 CLR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T280 CLR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T280 CLR find?
T280 CLR passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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