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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T459 VBLMOT history

T459 VBL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 135,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Nov 2025
Mileage
135,084 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T459 VBL
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 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T459 VBL was last recorded at 135,084 miles on 19 Nov 2024, 4,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,902 miles · 27 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,182 miles
Average per year
3,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,084 miles
  • 2023 – 123,490 miles
  • 2022 – 123,450 miles
  • 2021 – 123,112 miles
  • 2019 – 122,095 miles
  • 2018 – 120,628 miles
  • 2017 – 115,792 miles
  • 2016 – 108,986 miles
  • 2015 – 107,872 miles
  • 2014 – 107,149 miles
  • 2012 – 101,159 miles
  • 2011 – 97,294 miles
  • 2010 – 93,006 miles
  • 2009 – 88,635 miles
  • 2008 – 83,656 miles
  • 2007 – 77,481 miles
  • 2006 – 70,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,084 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Hazard warning switch faulty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,084 miles (+4,182)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    135,084 miles
    Test number
    491547389451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,902 miles (+7,412)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,902 miles
    Test number
    801152739646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,490 miles (+3)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,490 miles
    Test number
    132033150637
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,487 miles (+37)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,487 miles
    Test number
    423251250563
    • MajorNearside 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 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))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,450 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,450 miles
    Test number
    204504866111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,112 miles
    Test number
    822808025029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail123,112 miles (+1,017)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,112 miles
    Test number
    261708553748
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass122,095 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,095 miles
    Test number
    988128093644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,628 miles (+4,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,628 miles
    Test number
    416055923906
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass115,792 miles (+219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,792 miles
    Test number
    914748683918
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Both Metal Brake Pipes Painted black Underseal So not checked

  11. Fail115,573 miles (+6,587)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,573 miles
    Test number
    648078571811
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass108,986 miles (+1,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,986 miles
    Test number
    275795547834
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass107,872 miles (+723)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,872 miles
    Test number
    539082865008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass107,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,149 miles
    Test number
    616564104070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. PassMileage not read8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    526393033178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass101,159 miles (+3,865)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    101,159 miles
    Test number
    835223842113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,294 miles (+4,288)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,294 miles
    Test number
    728723741184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,006 miles (+4,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    93,006 miles
    Test number
    970738830102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass88,635 miles (+4,979)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    88,635 miles
    Test number
    783029949102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,656 miles (+6,175)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    83,656 miles
    Test number
    452501348138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,481 miles (+6,744)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    77,481 miles
    Test number
    641779147165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    70,737 miles
    Test number
    284563646435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T459 VBL

Does T459 VBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T459 VBL expired on 18 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T459 VBL?
The MOT on T459 VBL expired on 18 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T459 VBL done?
T459 VBL was recorded at 135,084 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2024, an average of 3,479 miles a year.
Has T459 VBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T459 VBL has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T459 VBL 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 T459 VBL find?
T459 VBL passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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