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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T286 UBAMOT history

T286 UBA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2024
Mileage
154,744 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T286 UBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T286 UBA was last recorded at 154,744 miles on 17 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,744 miles · 6 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,744 miles
  • 2022 – 151,483 miles
  • 2021 – 144,975 miles
  • 2020 – 131,615 miles
  • 2019 – 112,392 miles
  • 2018 – 97,317 miles
  • 2016 – 77,163 miles
  • 2014 – 72,865 miles
  • 2013 – 60,640 miles
  • 2012 – 50,637 miles
  • 2011 – 46,277 miles
  • 2010 – 43,394 miles
  • 2009 – 40,360 miles
  • 2008 – 38,789 miles
  • 2007 – 35,938 miles
  • 2006 – 32,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,744 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryDuct tape covering possible sharp edges notedRecorded 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.

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear subframe and trailing arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,744 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    154,744 miles
    Test number
    151246142822
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDuct tape covering possible sharp edges noted

  2. Fail154,744 miles (+3,261)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,744 miles
    Test number
    174227352551
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDuct tape covering possible sharp edges noted

  3. Pass151,483 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    151,483 miles
    Test number
    490116403226
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and trailing arms corroded

  4. Fail151,483 miles (+6,508)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,483 miles
    Test number
    669173705626
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction check engine lamp does not illuminate. Air intake pipe adrift (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and trailing arms corroded

  5. Pass144,975 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,975 miles
    Test number
    516187389961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail144,975 miles (+13,360)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,975 miles
    Test number
    932603262874
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass131,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,615 miles
    Test number
    952859217875
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail131,615 miles (+19,223)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,615 miles
    Test number
    286095142535
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass112,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,392 miles
    Test number
    129809391220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail112,392 miles (+15,075)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,392 miles
    Test number
    811834389023
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass97,317 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,317 miles
    Test number
    212593169170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,779 miles (+19,616)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,779 miles
    Test number
    919742346179
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass77,163 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,163 miles
    Test number
    865920262129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,149 miles (+4,284)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,149 miles
    Test number
    303564980471
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass72,865 miles (+12,225)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,865 miles
    Test number
    887718784169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,640 miles (+10,003)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,640 miles
    Test number
    975305783111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,637 miles (+4,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,637 miles
    Test number
    785839702061
    • 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)

  18. Pass46,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,277 miles
    Test number
    427786401096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,277 miles (+2,883)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,277 miles
    Test number
    126916001442
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass43,394 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,394 miles
    Test number
    180159530064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,360 miles (+1,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,360 miles
    Test number
    473466329055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass38,789 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,789 miles
    Test number
    470670238197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,938 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,938 miles
    Test number
    860444027195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,722 miles
    Test number
    272949926420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T286 UBA

Does T286 UBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T286 UBA expired on 16 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T286 UBA?
The MOT on T286 UBA expired on 16 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T286 UBA done?
T286 UBA was recorded at 154,744 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2023, an average of 7,099 miles a year.
Has T286 UBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T286 UBA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T286 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 T286 UBA find?
T286 UBA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2023 with 6 advisories: front outer anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play; rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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