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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T30 SLKMOT history

T30 SLK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2024
Mileage
103,449 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T30 SLK
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
28 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T30 SLK was last recorded at 103,449 miles on 9 Aug 2023, 2,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Aug 2019: 88,900 miles, lower than 89,606 miles on 31 Jul 2018.

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
100,768 miles · 19 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,681 miles
Average per year
3,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,449 miles
  • 2022 – 100,768 miles
  • 2021 – 96,975 miles
  • 2020 – 92,718 miles
  • 2019 – 88,900 miles
  • 2018 – 89,606 miles
  • 2017 – 79,022 miles
  • 2016 – 72,744 miles
  • 2015 – 65,437 miles
  • 2014 – 61,252 miles
  • 2013 – 60,898 miles
  • 2012 – 60,682 miles
  • 2011 – 59,375 miles
  • 2010 – 57,750 miles
  • 2009 – 56,094 miles
  • 2008 – 54,813 miles
  • 2007 – 52,193 miles
  • 2006 – 50,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,449 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,449 miles (+2,681)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,449 miles
    Test number
    820510459734
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass100,768 miles (+3,793)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,768 miles
    Test number
    512766975255
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass96,975 miles (+4,257)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,975 miles
    Test number
    163473387323
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass92,718 miles (+3,818)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,718 miles
    Test number
    659320228021
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass88,900 miles (-706)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,900 miles
    Test number
    965682363877
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked and perished wear on inner edge
  6. Pass89,606 miles (+10,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,606 miles
    Test number
    734653825391
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in screen
  7. Pass79,022 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,022 miles
    Test number
    462078861569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  8. Fail79,022 miles (+6,278)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,022 miles
    Test number
    302996640722
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  9. Pass72,744 miles (+7,307)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,744 miles
    Test number
    434904986908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,437 miles (+4,185)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,437 miles
    Test number
    368386735454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,252 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    61,252 miles
    Test number
    378373014222
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight play in front wheel bearings and slight play in bottom ball joints
  12. Fail61,252 miles (+354)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,252 miles
    Test number
    889843714271
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight play in front wheel bearings and slight play in bottom ball joints
  13. Pass60,898 miles (+216)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,898 miles
    Test number
    535975223218
    • NoteOffside front & nearside rear tyres becoming worn both treds on approx 2.5mm
  14. Pass60,682 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,682 miles
    Test number
    309589102256
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 3mm
  15. Fail60,682 miles (+1,307)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,682 miles
    Test number
    325467002476
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 3mm
  16. Fail59,375 miles3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,375 miles
    Test number
    265032821234
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Pass59,375 miles (+1,625)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,375 miles
    Test number
    696792521209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  18. Pass57,750 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,750 miles
    Test number
    834022720219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  19. Fail57,749 miles (+1,655)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,749 miles
    Test number
    491712120210
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  20. Pass56,094 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,094 miles
    Test number
    582448019221
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in offside front wheel bearing
  21. Fail56,094 miles (+1,281)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,094 miles
    Test number
    740668519226
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in offside front wheel bearing
  22. Pass54,813 miles (+2,620)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    54,813 miles
    Test number
    661236928298
    • NoteRear indicators turning white.
  23. Pass52,193 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,193 miles
    Test number
    832645927206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,185 miles (+1,528)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,185 miles
    Test number
    700613627251
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r steel brake pipes becoming corroded
  25. Pass50,657 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,657 miles
    Test number
    373131926405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Fail50,522 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,522 miles
    Test number
    384512116283
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres near legal limits † †n/s/r tyre at legal limits

Questions about T30 SLK

Does T30 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T30 SLK expired on 23 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T30 SLK?
The MOT on T30 SLK expired on 23 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T30 SLK done?
T30 SLK was recorded at 103,449 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2023, an average of 3,109 miles a year.
Has T30 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T30 SLK has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on T30 SLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T30 SLK find?
T30 SLK passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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