Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,295 cc
T3 BHRMOT history
T3 BHR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 106,545 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 106,545 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,248 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 BHR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 16 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 BHR was last recorded at 106,545 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 106,534 miles · 6 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 4,248 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,545 miles
- 2024 – 102,499 miles
- 2023 – 98,803 miles
- 2022 – 95,784 miles
- 2021 – 92,457 miles
- 2020 – 89,577 miles
- 2019 – 86,840 miles
- 2018 – 85,112 miles
- 2017 – 83,996 miles
- 2016 – 82,220 miles
- 2015 – 80,981 miles
- 2014 – 78,150 miles
- 2013 – 75,708 miles
- 2012 – 72,853 miles
- 2011 – 68,763 miles
- 2010 – 65,350 miles
- 2009 – 62,049 miles
- 2008 – 50,331 miles
- 2007 – 35,449 miles
- 2006 – 22,468 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,545 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear silencer out skin corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Exhaust system is corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front bonnet stay inop
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,545 miles (+11)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 106,545 miles
- Test number
- 838945423363
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear silencer out skin corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail106,534 miles (+4,035)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,534 miles
- Test number
- 810856461382
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in side lamp (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear silencer out skin corroding
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,499 miles (+3,696)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 102,499 miles
- Test number
- 208779263482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,803 miles (+3,019)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 98,803 miles
- Test number
- 400191866858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,784 miles (+9)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 95,784 miles
- Test number
- 714829415719
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front bonnet stay inop
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroding
Fail95,775 miles (+3,318)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,775 miles
- Test number
- 146925545186
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front bonnet stay inop
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroding
Pass92,457 miles (+2,880)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 92,457 miles
- Test number
- 271747246194
- AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust rusty.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass89,577 miles (+87)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 89,577 miles
- Test number
- 523703732042
- AdvisoryAdvise outer casing rusty on exhaust rear box.
Fail89,490 miles (+2,650)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,490 miles
- Test number
- 154793994155
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAdvise outer casing rusty on exhaust rear box.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass86,840 miles (+1,728)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 86,840 miles
- Test number
- 878770759620
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise hand brake lever travel high ok at time of test.
- AdvisoryAdvise middle section of exhaust outer casing rusty.
Pass85,112 miles (+12)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 85,112 miles
- Test number
- 453725185462
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers are slightly corroded
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust metal hanger is broken
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail85,100 miles (+1,104)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,100 miles
- Test number
- 548704851541
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers are slightly corroded
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust metal hanger is broken
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass83,996 miles (+1)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 83,996 miles
- Test number
- 243348639509
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses have condensation
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryEngine has oil leak/s
- AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryGearbox has oil leak/s
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
Fail83,995 miles (+1,775)5 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,995 miles
- Test number
- 829457073944
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault BAS ESP light is illuminated (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses have condensation
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryEngine has oil leak/s
- AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryGearbox has oil leak/s
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
Pass82,220 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 82,220 miles
- Test number
- 380224420515
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside headlight has condensation in lens
- AdvisoryOil leak gearbox / slight
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Fail82,220 miles (+1,239)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,220 miles
- Test number
- 677589342528
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureStop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside headlight has condensation in lens
- AdvisoryOil leak gearbox / slight
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Fail80,981 miles2 repaired1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,981 miles
- Test number
- 355880085107
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteGearbox fluid leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll four tyres perishing (R 225/50 R16 92V / F 205/55 ZR16 91W)
- NoteCentre exhaust corroded
- NoteFront number plate damaged
Pass80,981 miles (+2,831)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 80,981 miles
- Test number
- 856600685181
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteGearbox fluid leak
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAll four tyres perishing (R 225/50 R16 92V / F 205/55 ZR16 91W)
- NoteCentre exhaust corroded
- NoteFront number plate damaged
Fail78,150 miles1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,150 miles
- Test number
- 275893954118
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAll four tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass78,150 miles (+2,442)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 78,150 miles
- Test number
- 465983154162
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAll four tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass75,708 miles (+2,855)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 75,708 miles
- Test number
- 765486113184
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass72,853 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 72,853 miles
- Test number
- 259894202470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,853 miles (+4,090)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,853 miles
- Test number
- 415814702123
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass68,763 miles (+3,413)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 68,763 miles
- Test number
- 816965391013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,350 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 65,350 miles
- Test number
- 563866300188
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail65,350 miles (+3,301)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,350 miles
- Test number
- 304295700123
- FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass62,049 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 62,049 miles
- Test number
- 470427419107
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront tyres close to wear bars
Fail62,049 miles (+11,718)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,049 miles
- Test number
- 162645819130
- DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront tyres close to wear bars
Pass50,331 miles (+14,882)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 50,331 miles
- Test number
- 412462218116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,449 miles (+12,981)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 35,449 miles
- Test number
- 822231407139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,468 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 22,468 miles
- Test number
- 703067816141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T3 BHR
- Does T3 BHR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 BHR is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T3 BHR?
- The MOT on T3 BHR is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 BHR done?
- T3 BHR was recorded at 106,545 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 4,248 miles a year.
- Has T3 BHR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 BHR has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T3 BHR 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 BHR find?
- T3 BHR passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 r16 91v; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on outer edges., and 3 more.
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