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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T443 BRAMOT history

T443 BRA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2025
Mileage
143,362 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T443 BRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T443 BRA was last recorded at 143,362 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,362 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,362 miles
  • 2023 – 143,362 miles
  • 2021 – 143,035 miles
  • 2019 – 142,731 miles
  • 2018 – 140,546 miles
  • 2017 – 134,239 miles
  • 2016 – 124,974 miles
  • 2015 – 120,367 miles
  • 2013 – 109,213 miles
  • 2012 – 104,365 miles
  • 2011 – 95,829 miles
  • 2010 – 87,103 miles
  • 2009 – 80,174 miles
  • 2007 – 71,620 miles
  • 2006 – 65,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,362 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    143,362 miles
    Test number
    515967852040
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  2. Fail143,362 miles (+327)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,362 miles
    Test number
    779659422911
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay at both front inner steering arms

  3. Pass143,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    143,035 miles
    Test number
    743562649608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,035 miles (+304)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,035 miles
    Test number
    135325072026
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass142,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,731 miles
    Test number
    323625930847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail142,731 miles (+2,185)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,731 miles
    Test number
    177069384005
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel brake feels spongy (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryMisting of oil on gearbox

  7. Pass140,546 miles (+6,307)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    140,546 miles
    Test number
    954546584248
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear backing plates corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,239 miles (+9,265)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,239 miles
    Test number
    801704773476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,974 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    124,974 miles
    Test number
    127602749419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  10. Fail124,974 miles (+4,607)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,974 miles
    Test number
    324173187758
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  11. Pass120,367 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,367 miles
    Test number
    658007095075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,339 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,339 miles
    Test number
    649612185064
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  13. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    966249864084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass109,213 miles (+4,848)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,213 miles
    Test number
    347817763077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,365 miles (+8,536)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,365 miles
    Test number
    535803782032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,829 miles (+95)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,829 miles
    Test number
    305642881045
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f fog light inop

  17. Fail95,734 miles (+8,631)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,734 miles
    Test number
    549377571031
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteO/s/f fog light inop

  18. Pass87,103 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,103 miles
    Test number
    813874180091
    • NoteRear suspension corroded
    • NoteUnder shield corroded

  19. Fail87,103 miles (+6,929)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,103 miles
    Test number
    472633080070
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear suspension corroded
    • NoteUnder shield corroded

  20. Pass80,174 miles (+8,554)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,174 miles
    Test number
    931169289091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,620 miles (+6,090)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    71,620 miles
    Test number
    862602497170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    65,530 miles
    Test number
    894686506217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T443 BRA

Does T443 BRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T443 BRA expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T443 BRA?
The MOT on T443 BRA expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T443 BRA done?
T443 BRA was recorded at 143,362 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 4,423 miles a year.
Has T443 BRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T443 BRA has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T443 BRA 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 T443 BRA find?
T443 BRA passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s) both.

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