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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

T3 LCEMOT history

T3 LCE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 52,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
52,245 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 LCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 LCE was last recorded at 52,245 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,193 miles · 13 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,052 miles
Average per year
1,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,245 miles
  • 2025 – 51,193 miles
  • 2024 – 50,152 miles
  • 2023 – 49,109 miles
  • 2022 – 47,742 miles
  • 2021 – 47,107 miles
  • 2020 – 46,506 miles
  • 2019 – 45,700 miles
  • 2018 – 43,531 miles
  • 2017 – 41,174 miles
  • 2016 – 38,085 miles
  • 2015 – 35,054 miles
  • 2014 – 32,127 miles
  • 2013 – 27,521 miles
  • 2011 – 23,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,245 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront tyres 13 years old
  • AdvisoryRear tyres 10 years old

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along with other suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Parking brake only just met requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,245 miles (+1,052)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    52,245 miles
    Test number
    687477608977
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 13 years old
    • AdvisoryRear tyres 10 years old
  2. Pass51,193 miles (+1,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    51,193 miles
    Test number
    220736014623
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass50,152 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    50,152 miles
    Test number
    879572033657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along with other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail50,145 miles (+1,036)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,145 miles
    Test number
    936442596798
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened along with other suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass49,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    49,109 miles
    Test number
    619308638035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail49,107 miles (+1,365)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,107 miles
    Test number
    364794364615
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass47,742 miles (+635)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    47,742 miles
    Test number
    712314459671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,107 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    47,107 miles
    Test number
    975529680669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,506 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,506 miles
    Test number
    695456689798
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail46,506 miles (+806)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,506 miles
    Test number
    453503121073
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass45,700 miles (+2,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,700 miles
    Test number
    342500540454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  12. Pass43,531 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,531 miles
    Test number
    117558763203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,174 miles
    Test number
    977230988359
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements
  14. Fail41,174 miles (+3,089)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,174 miles
    Test number
    197175350664
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 92w (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements
  15. Pass38,085 miles (+3,031)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,085 miles
    Test number
    453009781155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass35,054 miles (+2,927)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,054 miles
    Test number
    809022955103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass32,127 miles (+4,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,127 miles
    Test number
    249856334116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass27,521 miles (+3,557)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,521 miles
    Test number
    437144253151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    23,964 miles
    Test number
    329395051319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 LCE

Does T3 LCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 LCE is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 LCE?
The MOT on T3 LCE is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 LCE done?
T3 LCE was recorded at 52,245 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 1,922 miles a year.
Has T3 LCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 LCE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T3 LCE 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 LCE find?
T3 LCE passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; front tyres 13 years old, and 1 more.

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