
Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc
T3 APLMOT history
T3 APL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 2 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 75,983 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 75,983 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,758 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 APL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 2 Feb 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 APL was last recorded at 75,983 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 114 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,869 miles · 24 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 114 miles
- Average per year
- 2,758 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,983 miles
- 2025 – 75,869 miles
- 2024 – 75,427 miles
- 2023 – 74,091 miles
- 2022 – 72,725 miles
- 2021 – 70,787 miles
- 2020 – 69,499 miles
- 2019 – 66,851 miles
- 2018 – 64,001 miles
- 2017 – 61,858 miles
- 2016 – 59,584 miles
- 2015 – 57,713 miles
- 2014 – 54,224 miles
- 2013 – 52,068 miles
- 2012 – 50,363 miles
- 2011 – 47,218 miles
- 2010 – 43,762 miles
- 2009 – 39,469 miles
- 2008 – 31,501 miles
- 2007 – 24,628 miles
- 2006 – 19,558 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture build up inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryMultiple front washer jets seemed to be blocked
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not workingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspect object is rattling inside tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has signs of oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryStrong fuel smell from vehicle suspect faulty aftermarket fuel filler capRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,983 miles (+114)1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 75,983 miles
- Test number
- 646224993357
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture build up inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryMultiple front washer jets seemed to be blocked
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspect object is rattling inside tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has signs of oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryStrong fuel smell from vehicle suspect faulty aftermarket fuel filler cap
Pass75,869 miles (+442)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 75,869 miles
- Test number
- 744745874653
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront washer jets partially blocked
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rattling object inside tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryStrong fuel smell from vehicle suspect faulty aftermarket fuel filler cap
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Pass75,427 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 75,427 miles
- Test number
- 222358724915
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear differential has signs of a oil leak
- AdvisoryStrong fuel smell from vehicle suspect faulty aftermarket fuel filler cap
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Fail75,427 miles (+1,336)1 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,427 miles
- Test number
- 339445084682
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear differential has signs of a oil leak
- AdvisoryStrong fuel smell from vehicle suspect faulty aftermarket fuel filler cap
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Pass74,091 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 74,091 miles
- Test number
- 593998585328
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential signs of oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Fail74,091 miles (+1,366)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,091 miles
- Test number
- 377991951786
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential signs of oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Pass72,725 miles (+1,938)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 72,725 miles
- Test number
- 721800962009
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp mot working
Pass70,787 miles (+1,288)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 70,787 miles
- Test number
- 768321838686
- AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion under vehicle
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
Pass69,499 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 69,499 miles
- Test number
- 452572410147
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySmell of fuel from underside of vehicle no visable leaks found at time of test
- AdvisorySuface corrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisorySuspect rear differential has slight leak of oil
Fail69,499 miles (+2,648)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,499 miles
- Test number
- 968967221329
- MajorElectrical wiring heavily deteriorated Earth strap broken (4.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySmell of fuel from underside of vehicle no visable leaks found at time of test
- AdvisorySuface corrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisorySuspect rear differential has slight leak of oil
Pass66,851 miles (+102)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 66,851 miles
- Test number
- 982744794765
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear differential showing signs of seepage
- AdvisoryRear earth strap broken
- AdvisoryStrong smell of fuel from offside vehicle but no signs of leaks
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to bodywork
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Fail66,749 miles (+2,748)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,749 miles
- Test number
- 651728215036
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear differential showing signs of seepage
- AdvisoryRear earth strap broken
- AdvisoryStrong smell of fuel from offside vehicle but no signs of leaks
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to bodywork
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Pass64,001 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 64,001 miles
- Test number
- 412335610557
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16W (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySmell of fuel from fuel filter area
Fail63,982 miles (+2,124)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,982 miles
- Test number
- 185698003055
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16W (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySmell of fuel from fuel filter area
Pass61,858 miles (+2,274)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 61,858 miles
- Test number
- 218837030712
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn smooth inner edge 205/55/16
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre on wear bars 225/50/16
- AdvisoryRear Both rear wheel arches have corrosion
Pass59,584 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 59,584 miles
- Test number
- 522933402853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,584 miles (+1,871)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,584 miles
- Test number
- 830209644916
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass57,713 miles (+52)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 57,713 miles
- Test number
- 455098705227
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCar muddy on underside
- NoteExhaust system rusty
- NoteGeneral corrision
- NoteSlight smell of petrol but can not see any leaks
Fail57,661 miles (+3,437)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,661 miles
- Test number
- 726361205220
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCar muddy on underside
- NoteExhaust system rusty
- NoteGeneral corrision
- NoteSlight smell of petrol but can not see any leaks
Fail54,224 miles2 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,224 miles
- Test number
- 366230314255
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass54,224 miles (+2,156)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 54,224 miles
- Test number
- 505630214248
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass52,068 miles (+15)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 52,068 miles
- Test number
- 746824913293
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust system very rusty@ front
- NoteGeneral corrision
- NoteN/s/f tyre age cracking & worn on edges
Fail52,053 miles (+1,690)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,053 miles
- Test number
- 316362113266
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteGeneral corrision
- NoteN/s/f tyre age cracking & worn on edges
Fail50,363 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,363 miles
- Test number
- 547751502271
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges front exhaust bracket broken but system supported
- NoteSrs light on
Pass50,363 miles (+3,145)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 50,363 miles
- Test number
- 987081402274
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edges front exhaust bracket broken but system supported
- NoteSrs light on
Pass47,218 miles (+3,456)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 47,218 miles
- Test number
- 497593311264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteVarious corrosion to front and rear underside
Pass43,762 miles (+4,293)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 43,762 miles
- Test number
- 854470410254
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass39,469 miles (+7,968)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2010
- Odometer
- 39,469 miles
- Test number
- 662417129112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,501 miles (+6,873)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 31,501 miles
- Test number
- 243378228065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,628 miles (+5,070)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 24,628 miles
- Test number
- 870546027029
- 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)
- NoteFront tyres wearing unevenly
Pass19,558 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 19,558 miles
- Test number
- 170548226054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T3 APL
- Does T3 APL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 APL is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T3 APL?
- The MOT on T3 APL is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 APL done?
- T3 APL was recorded at 75,983 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 2,758 miles a year.
- Has T3 APL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 APL has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on T3 APL 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 T3 APL find?
- T3 APL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 15 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective moisture build up inside lamp; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle, and 13 more.
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