Mercedes-Benz SLK
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
T453 HWNMOT history
T453 HWN is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 64,836 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 64,836 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,512 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T453 HWN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T453 HWN was last recorded at 64,836 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 64,441 miles · 13 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 395 miles
- Average per year
- 2,512 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 64,836 miles
- 2025 – 64,441 miles
- 2024 – 63,840 miles
- 2023 – 63,742 miles
- 2022 – 61,014 miles
- 2021 – 57,961 miles
- 2020 – 55,432 miles
- 2019 – 52,844 miles
- 2018 – 49,879 miles
- 2017 – 46,712 miles
- 2016 – 43,658 miles
- 2015 – 40,934 miles
- 2014 – 38,857 miles
- 2013 – 34,969 miles
- 2012 – 31,702 miles
- 2011 – 29,169 miles
- 2010 – 24,797 miles
- 2009 – 22,589 miles
- 2008 – 21,019 miles
- 2007 – 17,801 miles
- 2006 – 14,548 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,836 miles
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front/ rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroding , wearing thin ,close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both start corroding (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sway arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp in op
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront/ rear strength bars corroding
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 Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,836 miles (+395)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 64,836 miles
- Test number
- 102125292033
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front/ rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroding , wearing thin ,close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both start corroding (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sway arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp in op
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront/ rear strength bars corroding
Pass64,441 miles (+601)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 64,441 miles
- Test number
- 978935754917
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront fog light doesnt work o/s/f
- AdvisoryGearbox pipe corroded(near front exhaust)
Pass63,840 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 63,840 miles
- Test number
- 115019532421
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail63,840 miles (+98)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,840 miles
- Test number
- 999627638586
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass63,742 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 63,742 miles
- Test number
- 579092975269
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded on rear
Fail63,741 miles (+2,727)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,741 miles
- Test number
- 283207606266
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded on rear
Pass61,014 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 61,014 miles
- Test number
- 995000117815
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in steering detected on full lock from pivot point (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail61,013 miles (+3,052)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,013 miles
- Test number
- 170065211634
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolts deteriorated at front pipe(corroded) (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Play in steering detected on full lock from pivot point (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass57,961 miles (+2,529)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 57,961 miles
- Test number
- 497633735320
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust bolt corroded almost trough
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight movement slight movement on right hand full lock (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass55,432 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 55,432 miles
- Test number
- 839108132218
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bolts from front manifold to front pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight has condensation in lens (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail55,432 miles (+2,588)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,432 miles
- Test number
- 618353576503
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bolts from front manifold to front pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight has condensation in lens (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass52,844 miles (+2,965)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 52,844 miles
- Test number
- 424242115458
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass49,879 miles (+3,167)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 49,879 miles
- Test number
- 913809626099
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear tyre on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,712 miles (+3,054)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 46,712 miles
- Test number
- 794832859920
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOil leak Around engine/gearbox area.
Pass43,658 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 43,658 miles
- Test number
- 399785182808
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoot struts weak
Fail43,655 miles (+2,721)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,655 miles
- Test number
- 444845009547
- FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoot struts weak
Pass40,934 miles (+2,077)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 40,934 miles
- Test number
- 646940125210
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront exhaust mounting bolts corroded
Pass38,857 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 38,857 miles
- Test number
- 199724114284
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- NoteExhaust securing clamp corroded
Fail38,857 miles (+3,888)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,857 miles
- Test number
- 339774114418
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- NoteExhaust securing clamp corroded
Pass34,969 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 34,969 miles
- Test number
- 109395203242
- AdvisoryFront Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- NoteExhaust clamp deteriorated by corrosion
Fail34,969 miles (+3,267)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,969 miles
- Test number
- 405535303255
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- NoteExhaust clamp deteriorated by corrosion
Pass31,702 miles (+2,533)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 31,702 miles
- Test number
- 487550212231
- AdvisoryNearside Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Pass29,169 miles (+4,372)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 29,169 miles
- Test number
- 546988211284
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteFront tyres deteriorated
Pass24,797 miles (+2,208)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 24,797 miles
- Test number
- 361652210271
- 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)
- NoteN/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated
- NoteO/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated
Pass22,589 miles (+1,570)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 22,589 miles
- Test number
- 321853719485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,019 miles (+3,218)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 21,019 miles
- Test number
- 431125118224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,801 miles (+3,253)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 17,801 miles
- Test number
- 363988587197
- NoteSlight oil staining around the differental area
Pass14,548 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 14,548 miles
- Test number
- 263927516296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T453 HWN
- Does T453 HWN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T453 HWN is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T453 HWN?
- The MOT on T453 HWN is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T453 HWN done?
- T453 HWN was recorded at 64,836 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 2,512 miles a year.
- Has T453 HWN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T453 HWN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T453 HWN 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 T453 HWN find?
- T453 HWN passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 13 advisories: anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front/ rear; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroding , wearing thin ,close to limit; front coil spring corroded both, and 10 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.