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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T388 CRFMOT history

T388 CRF is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2025
Mileage
122,868 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T388 CRF
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
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T388 CRF was last recorded at 122,868 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2008: 51,383 miles, lower than 417,025 miles on 25 Sept 2007.

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
122,149 miles · 27 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
719 miles
Average per year
4,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,868 miles
  • 2024 – 122,149 miles
  • 2023 – 121,440 miles
  • 2022 – 120,736 miles
  • 2021 – 118,963 miles
  • 2020 – 117,693 miles
  • 2019 – 116,256 miles
  • 2018 – 115,030 miles
  • 2017 – 110,374 miles
  • 2016 – 104,372 miles
  • 2015 – 97,946 miles
  • 2014 – 92,049 miles
  • 2013 – 87,221 miles
  • 2012 – 82,018 miles
  • 2011 – 75,132 miles
  • 2010 – 69,007 miles
  • 2009 – 61,168 miles
  • 2008 – 51,388 miles
  • 2007 – 417,025 miles
  • 2006 – 29,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,868 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail122,868 miles (+719)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,868 miles
    Test number
    176621753871
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. Pass122,149 miles (+709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    122,149 miles
    Test number
    950941192075
    • 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))
  3. Pass121,440 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,440 miles
    Test number
    524599907107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass120,736 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    120,736 miles
    Test number
    520962524870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,963 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    118,963 miles
    Test number
    825670796844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,693 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    117,693 miles
    Test number
    601994521391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,256 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    116,256 miles
    Test number
    638883488705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,030 miles (+4,656)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,030 miles
    Test number
    565120457704
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded away but exhaust not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass110,374 miles (+6,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,374 miles
    Test number
    890042891762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass104,372 miles (+6,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,372 miles
    Test number
    579984901075
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY TRAY FITTED
  11. Pass97,946 miles (+5,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,946 miles
    Test number
    854421495334
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY TRAY FITTED
  12. Pass92,049 miles (+4,828)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,049 miles
    Test number
    386680464492
    • NoteNSF FOG LIGHT OUT
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass87,221 miles (+5,203)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,221 miles
    Test number
    626060363211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,018 miles (+6,886)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,018 miles
    Test number
    387411662239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,132 miles (+6,125)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,132 miles
    Test number
    505902651281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,007 miles (+7,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    69,007 miles
    Test number
    424888650207
    • 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)
  17. Pass61,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,168 miles
    Test number
    163156469292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,163 miles (+9,775)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,163 miles
    Test number
    293606769260
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  19. Pass51,388 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,388 miles
    Test number
    320747868463
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  20. Fail51,383 miles (-365,642)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,383 miles
    Test number
    743107368241
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  21. Pass417,025 miles (+387,360)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    417,025 miles
    Test number
    724638667209
    • NoteBOTH WIPER BLADES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED
  22. Pass29,665 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,665 miles
    Test number
    544679866236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,443 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,443 miles
    Test number
    751644626133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,427 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,427 miles
    Test number
    660553326132
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T388 CRF

Does T388 CRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T388 CRF expired on 26 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T388 CRF?
The MOT on T388 CRF expired on 26 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T388 CRF done?
T388 CRF was recorded at 122,868 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,738 miles a year.
Has T388 CRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T388 CRF has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T388 CRF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T388 CRF find?
T388 CRF failed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front position lamp not working; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 4 more.

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