Mercedes-Benz SLK
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
T297 MLEMOT history
T297 MLE is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 79,451 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 79,451 mi
- At MOT on 20 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,751 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T297 MLE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 9 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T297 MLE was last recorded at 79,451 miles on 20 Feb 2023, 149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 79,302 miles · 22 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 149 miles
- Average per year
- 1,751 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 79,451 miles
- 2021 – 79,302 miles
- 2018 – 78,777 miles
- 2017 – 76,906 miles
- 2016 – 76,669 miles
- 2015 – 76,663 miles
- 2014 – 71,513 miles
- 2013 – 68,395 miles
- 2012 – 65,414 miles
- 2011 – 59,737 miles
- 2010 – 54,579 miles
- 2009 – 50,768 miles
- 2008 – 50,758 miles
- 2007 – 50,636 miles
- 2006 – 50,034 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,451 miles
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension and braking components
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,451 miles (+149)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 79,451 miles
- Test number
- 645017475023
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension and braking components
Pass79,302 miles (+525)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 79,302 miles
- Test number
- 991059186815
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass78,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 78,777 miles
- Test number
- 323865171840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,777 miles (+1,871)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,777 miles
- Test number
- 194596533816
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass76,906 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 76,906 miles
- Test number
- 768466547364
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail76,906 miles (+237)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,906 miles
- Test number
- 309214563043
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass76,669 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 76,669 miles
- Test number
- 758050238549
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,669 miles (+6)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,669 miles
- Test number
- 209982764379
- FailureDirection indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute hazards staying on (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureNearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute indicators staying on (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute indicators staying on (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perishing on the outer wall
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing on the outer wall
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail76,663 miles (+1,372)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,663 miles
- Test number
- 380686648362
- 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall cracked/perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp has water ingress
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre sidewall cracked/perished
Pass75,291 miles (+3,778)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 75,291 miles
- Test number
- 807528255051
- NoteSee seperate advisory sheet
Pass71,513 miles (+3,118)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 71,513 miles
- Test number
- 348900064022
- NoteSee seperate advisory sheet
Pass68,395 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 68,395 miles
- Test number
- 646998033097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,395 miles (+2,981)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,395 miles
- Test number
- 747447133020
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass65,414 miles (+5,677)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2013
- Odometer
- 65,414 miles
- Test number
- 798829802171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,737 miles (+5,158)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2012
- Odometer
- 59,737 miles
- Test number
- 665238011110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,579 miles (+3,811)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2011
- Odometer
- 54,579 miles
- Test number
- 262527810409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,768 miles (+10)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2010
- Odometer
- 50,768 miles
- Test number
- 971122539184
- NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
Pass50,758 miles (+122)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 50,758 miles
- Test number
- 202937578193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,636 miles (+602)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2008
- Odometer
- 50,636 miles
- Test number
- 154174127134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,034 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 50,034 miles
- Test number
- 892425926106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,034 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,034 miles
- Test number
- 222084426149
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T297 MLE
- Does T297 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T297 MLE expired on 19 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T297 MLE?
- The MOT on T297 MLE expired on 19 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T297 MLE done?
- T297 MLE was recorded at 79,451 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2023, an average of 1,751 miles a year.
- Has T297 MLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T297 MLE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2018.
- Has the mileage on T297 MLE 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 T297 MLE find?
- T297 MLE passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2023 with 1 advisory: surface corrosion on suspension and braking components.
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