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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T308 DLXMOT history

T308 DLX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2025
Mileage
143,587 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T308 DLX
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T308 DLX was last recorded at 143,587 miles on 5 Aug 2024, 488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,099 miles · 19 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
488 miles
Average per year
5,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,587 miles
  • 2023 – 143,099 miles
  • 2022 – 140,285 miles
  • 2021 – 138,631 miles
  • 2020 – 136,910 miles
  • 2019 – 135,419 miles
  • 2018 – 133,071 miles
  • 2017 – 126,252 miles
  • 2016 – 112,768 miles
  • 2015 – 101,666 miles
  • 2014 – 90,315 miles
  • 2013 – 78,465 miles
  • 2012 – 66,964 miles
  • 2011 – 58,776 miles
  • 2010 – 56,341 miles
  • 2009 – 53,060 miles
  • 2008 – 49,597 miles
  • 2007 – 44,608 miles
  • 2006 – 39,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,587 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion hole offside front inner arch area
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
  • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded
  • AdvisorySlight play nearside steering system

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.

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,587 miles (+488)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,587 miles
    Test number
    952680484462
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion hole offside front inner arch area
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play nearside steering system

  2. Pass143,099 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    143,099 miles
    Test number
    190191414985
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail143,099 miles (+2,814)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,099 miles
    Test number
    779999710839
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,285 miles (+6)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    140,285 miles
    Test number
    974563991229
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail140,279 miles (+1,648)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,279 miles
    Test number
    671366440003
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At BOTH chassis brake pipes and above exhaust heat shield (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At brake hose connection be hind wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass138,631 miles (+1,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    138,631 miles
    Test number
    597165533848
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both chassis brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass136,910 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    136,910 miles
    Test number
    783159512771
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both at chassis (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail136,896 miles (+1,477)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,896 miles
    Test number
    413163469593
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both at chassis (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass135,419 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    135,419 miles
    Test number
    695950907954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Fog lamp loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hose connector (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail135,419 miles (+2,348)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,419 miles
    Test number
    192170145918
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Fog lamp loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hose connector (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass133,071 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    133,071 miles
    Test number
    191960353795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,015 miles (+6,763)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,015 miles
    Test number
    928582688080
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass126,252 miles (+13,484)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    126,252 miles
    Test number
    830180760845
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass112,768 miles (+11,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,768 miles
    Test number
    251694301630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass101,666 miles (+11,351)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,666 miles
    Test number
    446882205285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust mounting broken
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outer edges

  16. Fail90,315 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,315 miles
    Test number
    319738994171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuse box cover missing

  17. Pass90,315 miles (+11,850)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,315 miles
    Test number
    826648694184
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuse box cover missing

  18. Pass78,465 miles (+11,501)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,465 miles
    Test number
    589382993176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass66,964 miles (+8,188)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,964 miles
    Test number
    967444782120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,776 miles (+2,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,776 miles
    Test number
    337867291181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass56,341 miles (+3,281)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,341 miles
    Test number
    511527190153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    53,060 miles
    Test number
    771247569187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,060 miles (+3,463)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,060 miles
    Test number
    903647569151
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass49,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,597 miles
    Test number
    243968598176
    • 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)

  25. Fail49,597 miles (+4,989)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,597 miles
    Test number
    753118798193
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  26. Pass44,608 miles (+5,288)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,608 miles
    Test number
    294501607194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,320 miles
    Test number
    643173176109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T308 DLX

Does T308 DLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T308 DLX expired on 4 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T308 DLX?
The MOT on T308 DLX expired on 4 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T308 DLX done?
T308 DLX was recorded at 143,587 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2024, an average of 5,754 miles a year.
Has T308 DLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T308 DLX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T308 DLX 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 T308 DLX find?
T308 DLX passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2024 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective split; front all direction indicators slightly discoloured, and 8 more.

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