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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T462 LRTMOT history

T462 LRT is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 58,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
58,029 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T462 LRT
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
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T462 LRT was last recorded at 58,029 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,936 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
1,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,029 miles
  • 2025 – 57,936 miles
  • 2024 – 57,789 miles
  • 2023 – 57,596 miles
  • 2022 – 57,545 miles
  • 2021 – 57,429 miles
  • 2020 – 57,181 miles
  • 2019 – 56,930 miles
  • 2018 – 56,578 miles
  • 2017 – 55,563 miles
  • 2016 – 54,837 miles
  • 2015 – 53,073 miles
  • 2014 – 51,429 miles
  • 2013 – 49,011 miles
  • 2012 – 47,490 miles
  • 2011 – 46,301 miles
  • 2010 – 45,456 miles
  • 2009 – 43,982 miles
  • 2008 – 41,766 miles
  • 2007 – 39,871 miles
  • 2006 – 35,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,029 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,029 miles (+93)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    58,029 miles
    Test number
    448613560171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass57,936 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    57,936 miles
    Test number
    305819652926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail57,928 miles (+139)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,928 miles
    Test number
    737937802721
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass57,789 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    57,789 miles
    Test number
    239129712484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail57,781 miles (+185)4 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,781 miles
    Test number
    922956093850
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced brace bar (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced brace bar (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced brace bar (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced brace bar (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass57,596 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,596 miles
    Test number
    387239997607
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNote under side car slighty rusty
  7. Pass57,545 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    57,545 miles
    Test number
    521684566597
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass57,429 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,429 miles
    Test number
    586288913761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,181 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    57,181 miles
    Test number
    874132481530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,930 miles
    Test number
    823846342985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail56,930 miles (+352)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,930 miles
    Test number
    157760174688
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  12. Pass56,578 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,578 miles
    Test number
    951819940996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,563 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    55,563 miles
    Test number
    899487902152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,837 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,837 miles
    Test number
    613822062226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,073 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,073 miles
    Test number
    608644305237
    • NoteFront boddy support servere corrosion
    • NoteFront reg plate poor
    • NoteFront wipers poor
  16. Fail53,073 miles (+1,644)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,073 miles
    Test number
    319324305217
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteFront boddy support servere corrosion
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteFront reg plate poor
    • NoteFront wipers poor
  17. Pass51,429 miles (+2,418)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,429 miles
    Test number
    318057274100
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteAll 4 support braces corroded
    • NoteGearbox exhaust mtg corroded
    • NoteVehicle becoming very rusty underneath
  18. Pass49,011 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,011 miles
    Test number
    917764543156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,490 miles (+1,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,490 miles
    Test number
    168214442129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  20. Pass46,301 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,301 miles
    Test number
    777028801244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,456 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,456 miles
    Test number
    244547190464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,982 miles (+2,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,982 miles
    Test number
    801783009264
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  23. Pass41,766 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,766 miles
    Test number
    524555708214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,871 miles (+3,933)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,871 miles
    Test number
    681098297136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,938 miles
    Test number
    261700056485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T462 LRT

Does T462 LRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T462 LRT is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T462 LRT?
The MOT on T462 LRT 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 T462 LRT done?
T462 LRT was recorded at 58,029 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 1,094 miles a year.
Has T462 LRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T462 LRT has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T462 LRT 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 T462 LRT find?
T462 LRT passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 3 more.

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