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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T449 TGCMOT history

T449 TGC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
168,276 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T449 TGC
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T449 TGC was last recorded at 168,276 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2011: 122,526 km, lower than 122,551 km on 24 Mar 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,036 miles · 12 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,240 miles
Average per year
705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,276 miles
  • 2024 – 167,036 miles
  • 2023 – 166,113 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,276 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Coroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySlight imbalance in rear brakes

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,276 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    168,276 miles
    Test number
    439500628629
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Coroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight imbalance in rear brakes

  2. Pass168,020 km (+981)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    168,020 km
    Test number
    694322286314
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,039 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    167,039 km
    Test number
    577967431715
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail167,036 miles (+923)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,036 miles
    Test number
    224294290871
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass166,113 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    166,113 miles
    Test number
    841050348494
    • 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))

  6. Pass164,682 km (+655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    164,682 km
    Test number
    134982330333
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive staining on undertray below pump/filter suggests fuel has previously leaked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass164,027 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    164,027 km
    Test number
    856313376307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail164,027 km (+1,489)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,027 km
    Test number
    420878314991
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass162,538 km (+4,249)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    162,538 km
    Test number
    315526827151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass158,289 km (+2,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    158,289 km
    Test number
    766574134337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  11. Pass156,054 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    156,054 km
    Test number
    114634886070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Fail156,054 km (+3,994)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,054 km
    Test number
    848800338693
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass152,060 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    152,060 km
    Test number
    509595446441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Fail152,060 km (+6,522)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,060 km
    Test number
    879225499656
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass145,538 km (+11,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    145,538 km
    Test number
    228678185131
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass134,345 km (+4,970)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    134,345 km
    Test number
    207672684190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,375 km (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    129,375 km
    Test number
    179147893106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass126,931 km (+4,405)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    126,931 km
    Test number
    275979042434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass122,526 km (-25)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    122,526 km
    Test number
    188064181003
    • NoteO/s front fog lamp is not working.

  20. Fail122,551 km (+4,979)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,551 km
    Test number
    715523181061
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s front fog lamp is not working.

  21. Pass117,572 km (+7,239)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    117,572 km
    Test number
    143855280077
    • NoteRear indicators are starting to lose amber colouration.

  22. Pass110,333 km (+9,565)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    110,333 km
    Test number
    503164319181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,768 km (+4,012)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    100,768 km
    Test number
    583461228120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass96,756 km (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    96,756 km
    Test number
    820004467164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass94,264 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    94,264 km
    Test number
    662001255382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T449 TGC

Does T449 TGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T449 TGC is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T449 TGC?
The MOT on T449 TGC is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T449 TGC done?
T449 TGC was recorded at 168,276 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 705 miles a year.
Has T449 TGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T449 TGC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T449 TGC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T449 TGC find?
T449 TGC passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 3 more.

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