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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc

T428 AJBMOT history

T428 AJB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
129,897 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T428 AJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T428 AJB was last recorded at 129,897 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 63,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,584 miles · 10 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
63,313 miles
Average per year
7,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,897 miles
  • 2020 – 66,584 miles
  • 2019 – 63,948 miles
  • 2018 – 61,661 miles
  • 2017 – 59,595 miles
  • 2016 – 56,179 miles
  • 2015 – 48,515 miles
  • 2014 – 39,681 miles
  • 2013 – 31,621 miles
  • 2012 – 23,593 miles
  • 2011 – 20,556 miles
  • 2010 – 12,487 miles
  • 2009 – 10,004 miles
  • 2007 – 7,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    382370344440
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    218567433986
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass129,897 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,897 miles
    Test number
    165357237078
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking due to age 2008 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking due to age 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has been run deflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. FailMileage not read1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    286866577001
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    407102513203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    510321538183
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible within the cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. PassMileage not read2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    312141513836
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. FailMileage not read2 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    950957509807
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInterior heater not working

  9. Pass66,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,584 miles
    Test number
    137602352151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,584 miles (+5)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,584 miles
    Test number
    649089291769
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Fail66,579 miles (+2,631)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,579 miles
    Test number
    362578293207
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass63,948 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,948 miles
    Test number
    355103552502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,661 miles (+2,066)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,661 miles
    Test number
    379456385473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,595 miles (+3,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,595 miles
    Test number
    919975458070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass56,179 miles (+7,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,179 miles
    Test number
    128713218979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  16. Pass48,515 miles (+8,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,515 miles
    Test number
    209094995135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass39,681 miles (+8,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,681 miles
    Test number
    967415494171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass31,621 miles (+8,028)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    31,621 miles
    Test number
    497333343166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,593 miles (+3,037)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,593 miles
    Test number
    529549652005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,556 miles (+8,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,556 miles
    Test number
    859260991016
    • 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)

  21. Pass12,487 miles (+690)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    12,487 miles
    Test number
    341556170079
    • NotePuntcher in N/S/R tyre.

  22. Pass11,797 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    11,797 miles
    Test number
    972833210001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail10,004 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,004 miles
    Test number
    974048509015
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass10,004 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    10,004 miles
    Test number
    984048209004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass7,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    7,903 miles
    Test number
    414035357400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T428 AJB

Does T428 AJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T428 AJB is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T428 AJB?
The MOT on T428 AJB is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T428 AJB done?
T428 AJB was recorded at 129,897 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 7,360 miles a year.
Has T428 AJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T428 AJB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T428 AJB 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 T428 AJB find?
T428 AJB passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x front; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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