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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T343 BFCMOT history

T343 BFC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2025
Mileage
113,188 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T343 BFC
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
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T343 BFC was last recorded at 113,188 miles on 15 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,188 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 113,188 miles
  • 2023 – 112,847 miles
  • 2022 – 111,282 miles
  • 2021 – 107,721 miles
  • 2019 – 102,134 miles
  • 2018 – 99,708 miles
  • 2017 – 97,215 miles
  • 2015 – 93,867 miles
  • 2014 – 91,640 miles
  • 2013 – 89,408 miles
  • 2012 – 85,302 miles
  • 2011 – 82,210 miles
  • 2010 – 79,323 miles
  • 2009 – 74,100 miles
  • 2008 – 70,986 miles
  • 2007 – 67,281 miles
  • 2006 – 62,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,188 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,188 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,188 miles
    Test number
    448198583459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail113,188 miles (+341)2 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,188 miles
    Test number
    773939173148
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass112,847 miles (+1,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,847 miles
    Test number
    915186663364
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass111,282 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    111,282 miles
    Test number
    702120243421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail111,278 miles (+3,557)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,278 miles
    Test number
    313580793193
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass107,721 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    107,721 miles
    Test number
    472993929077
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Fail107,715 miles (+5,581)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,715 miles
    Test number
    145423894442
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass102,134 miles (+2,426)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,134 miles
    Test number
    718382694075
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,708 miles (+2,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,708 miles
    Test number
    649312606742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryIndicators slow in operation
    • AdvisoryWipers slow in operation

  10. Pass97,215 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    97,215 miles
    Test number
    482121963611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Fail97,214 miles (+3,347)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,214 miles
    Test number
    495894903751
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low adjuster missing (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass93,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,867 miles
    Test number
    648371269110
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail93,867 miles (+2,227)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,867 miles
    Test number
    413746403035
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass91,640 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,640 miles
    Test number
    447090434283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,408 miles (+4,106)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,408 miles
    Test number
    948579753254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,302 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,302 miles
    Test number
    448895852203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail85,302 miles (+3,092)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,302 miles
    Test number
    597865052296
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass82,210 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    82,210 miles
    Test number
    718161591216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail82,210 miles (+2,887)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,210 miles
    Test number
    826271591298
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass79,323 miles (+5,223)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    79,323 miles
    Test number
    592179770205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,100 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,100 miles
    Test number
    461909999040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,986 miles (+3,705)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    70,986 miles
    Test number
    270030308401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,281 miles (+4,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    67,281 miles
    Test number
    621988127198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass62,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,733 miles
    Test number
    110528086041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T343 BFC

Does T343 BFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T343 BFC expired on 5 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T343 BFC?
The MOT on T343 BFC expired on 5 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T343 BFC done?
T343 BFC was recorded at 113,188 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2024, an average of 2,745 miles a year.
Has T343 BFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T343 BFC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T343 BFC 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 T343 BFC find?
T343 BFC passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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