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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T430 HPXMOT history

T430 HPX is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 23 of 29 MOT tests, with 73,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
73,780 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
23 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T430 HPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T430 HPX was last recorded at 73,780 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 3,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,197 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,583 miles
Average per year
2,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,780 miles
  • 2025 – 70,197 miles
  • 2024 – 66,583 miles
  • 2023 – 63,731 miles
  • 2022 – 60,297 miles
  • 2021 – 56,946 miles
  • 2020 – 56,055 miles
  • 2019 – 54,305 miles
  • 2018 – 39,878 miles
  • 2017 – 26,000 miles
  • 2016 – 25,784 miles
  • 2015 – 24,975 miles
  • 2014 – 24,743 miles
  • 2013 – 24,468 miles
  • 2012 – 23,598 miles
  • 2011 – 22,347 miles
  • 2010 – 20,907 miles
  • 2009 – 19,634 miles
  • 2008 – 18,231 miles
  • 2007 – 17,013 miles
  • 2006 – 15,663 miles
  • 2005 – 14,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,780 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,780 miles (+3,583)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    73,780 miles
    Test number
    486747323709
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. Pass70,197 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    70,197 miles
    Test number
    272329866010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,192 miles (+3,609)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,192 miles
    Test number
    797005306902
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass66,583 miles (+2,852)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    66,583 miles
    Test number
    244402813569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,731 miles (+3,434)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,731 miles
    Test number
    412636614896
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass60,297 miles (+29)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,297 miles
    Test number
    622563011554
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail60,268 miles (+3,322)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,268 miles
    Test number
    440760537413
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass56,946 miles (+891)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,946 miles
    Test number
    116303296247
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass56,055 miles (+1,750)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,055 miles
    Test number
    282562799088
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  10. Pass54,305 miles (+14,427)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,305 miles
    Test number
    550721093916
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass39,878 miles (+13,878)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    39,878 miles
    Test number
    817144495443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,000 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    26,000 miles
    Test number
    607601777375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,961 miles (+177)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,961 miles
    Test number
    227976831612
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
  14. Pass25,784 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,784 miles
    Test number
    956917342750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,975 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,975 miles
    Test number
    717442985139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,743 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,743 miles
    Test number
    559668574175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,468 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,468 miles
    Test number
    227931273192
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  18. Pass24,468 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,468 miles
    Test number
    266851473484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,039 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    24,039 miles
    Test number
    267753623036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,598 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,598 miles
    Test number
    806788072103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,347 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,347 miles
    Test number
    245232581459
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  22. Pass22,347 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    22,347 miles
    Test number
    609312881189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,907 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,907 miles
    Test number
    984198560145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    19,634 miles
    Test number
    841771369150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,634 miles (+1,403)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,634 miles
    Test number
    670271869109
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
  26. Pass18,231 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,231 miles
    Test number
    493175458138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,013 miles (+1,350)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    17,013 miles
    Test number
    864956457196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,663 miles (+1,546)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    15,663 miles
    Test number
    771843666150
    • NoteNearside rear tyre dangerous due to being driven flat
  29. Pass14,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    14,117 miles
    Test number
    882259875167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T430 HPX

Does T430 HPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T430 HPX is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T430 HPX?
The MOT on T430 HPX is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T430 HPX done?
T430 HPX was recorded at 73,780 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,832 miles a year.
Has T430 HPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T430 HPX has failed 6 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T430 HPX 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 T430 HPX find?
T430 HPX passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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