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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

T2 ABCMOT history

T2 ABC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 79,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
79,780 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 ABC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T2 ABC was last recorded at 79,780 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jul 2011: 43,845 miles, lower than 81,482 miles on 17 Jan 2011.

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
79,717 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
3,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,780 miles
  • 2025 – 79,717 miles
  • 2024 – 79,416 miles
  • 2023 – 78,820 miles
  • 2022 – 77,815 miles
  • 2021 – 77,098 miles
  • 2020 – 75,901 miles
  • 2019 – 75,185 miles
  • 2018 – 74,362 miles
  • 2017 – 71,871 miles
  • 2016 – 68,846 miles
  • 2015 – 64,736 miles
  • 2014 – 60,440 miles
  • 2013 – 56,449 miles
  • 2012 – 51,740 miles
  • 2011 – 43,845 miles
  • 2009 – 35,447 miles
  • 2008 – 23,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail79,780 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroded and covered by trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail79,780 miles (+63)5 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,780 miles
    Test number
    295917982387
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroded and covered by trim (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass79,717 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    79,717 miles
    Test number
    996665631719
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail79,717 miles (+301)3 dangerous2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,717 miles
    Test number
    377130085095
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE HEAVILY CRACKED/PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass79,416 miles (+44)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    79,416 miles
    Test number
    484551301553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material STRONGLY ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE cracking on both front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail79,372 miles (+552)2 major21 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,372 miles
    Test number
    996193474974
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Underside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near Axle Mounting Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near Axle Mounting Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass78,820 miles (+1,005)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,820 miles
    Test number
    522991740452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on ALL tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass77,815 miles (+717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,815 miles
    Test number
    645008185311
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on all tyres on vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass77,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,098 miles
    Test number
    229811535361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,098 miles (+1,197)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,098 miles
    Test number
    197006022148
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass75,901 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,901 miles
    Test number
    109898036611
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail75,901 miles (+716)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,901 miles
    Test number
    654508779117
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass75,185 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    75,185 miles
    Test number
    261071919237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,362 miles (+2,491)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,362 miles
    Test number
    896912166594
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy/cloudy lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy/cloudy lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear High level brake light not working.

  14. Pass71,871 miles (+3,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,871 miles
    Test number
    575099513730
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass68,846 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,846 miles
    Test number
    436371290632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,736 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,736 miles
    Test number
    178790075163
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  17. Pass64,736 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,736 miles
    Test number
    478830775104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,440 miles (+3,991)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,440 miles
    Test number
    617991074189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,449 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,449 miles
    Test number
    617723963185
    • NoteOffside front door check strap faulty

  20. Fail56,449 miles (+4,709)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,449 miles
    Test number
    655773763115
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOffside front door check strap faulty

  21. Pass51,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    51,740 miles
    Test number
    117629472128
    • 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)

  22. Fail51,740 miles (+7,895)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,740 miles
    Test number
    845659972102
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)

  23. Pass43,845 miles (-37,637)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,845 miles
    Test number
    296832881144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Fail81,482 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,482 miles
    Test number
    759077411090
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass41,719 miles (+6,272)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,719 miles
    Test number
    868977911084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,447 miles (+5,630)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,447 miles
    Test number
    534205059344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,817 miles (+6,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,817 miles
    Test number
    720346019048
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass23,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,012 miles
    Test number
    142357008057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T2 ABC

Does T2 ABC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T2 ABC expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T2 ABC?
The MOT on T2 ABC expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T2 ABC done?
T2 ABC was recorded at 79,780 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 3,034 miles a year.
Has T2 ABC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 ABC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T2 ABC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T2 ABC find?
T2 ABC failed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 15 more.

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