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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T471 LFHMOT history

T471 LFH is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 31,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
31,900 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T471 LFH
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
28 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T471 LFH was last recorded at 31,900 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,784 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
116 miles
Average per year
1,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,900 miles
  • 2025 – 31,784 miles
  • 2024 – 31,726 miles
  • 2023 – 31,626 miles
  • 2021 – 31,492 miles
  • 2019 – 31,328 miles
  • 2018 – 31,230 miles
  • 2017 – 31,104 miles
  • 2016 – 30,979 miles
  • 2014 – 30,808 miles
  • 2013 – 30,468 miles
  • 2012 – 30,192 miles
  • 2011 – 29,802 miles
  • 2010 – 28,803 miles
  • 2009 – 28,017 miles
  • 2008 – 27,756 miles
  • 2007 – 26,112 miles
  • 2006 – 2,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,900 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint one bolt rusted away but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and near side rear cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,900 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    31,900 miles
    Test number
    537583672549
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint one bolt rusted away but still secure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and near side rear cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass31,784 miles (+58)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    31,784 miles
    Test number
    241068430981
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass31,726 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    31,726 miles
    Test number
    975054114022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,626 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    31,626 miles
    Test number
    422963868886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    31,492 miles
    Test number
    695407574252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail31,491 miles (+70)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,491 miles
    Test number
    340793249975
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass31,421 miles (+93)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    31,421 miles
    Test number
    977002965058
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are 14years old but mot perished
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are 19years old but not perished
    • AdvisoryUnderside very rusty

  8. Pass31,328 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    31,328 miles
    Test number
    323179062629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,230 miles (+126)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,230 miles
    Test number
    679851513591
    • AdvisoryBattery is insecure
    • AdvisoryDiff is leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass31,104 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,104 miles
    Test number
    258603593030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,979 miles
    Test number
    388997597951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail30,979 miles (+171)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,979 miles
    Test number
    102829417497
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass30,808 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,808 miles
    Test number
    937145274293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,468 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,468 miles
    Test number
    469619933240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,192 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    30,192 miles
    Test number
    989606232287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,802 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,802 miles
    Test number
    168368011101
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass29,802 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,802 miles
    Test number
    386218511115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,803 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,803 miles
    Test number
    274229410151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,017 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    28,017 miles
    Test number
    193906799098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,756 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,756 miles
    Test number
    770401428111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,112 miles (+23,735)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,112 miles
    Test number
    161380127108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass2,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    2,377 miles
    Test number
    333214816180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T471 LFH

Does T471 LFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T471 LFH is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T471 LFH?
The MOT on T471 LFH is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T471 LFH done?
T471 LFH was recorded at 31,900 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 1,475 miles a year.
Has T471 LFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T471 LFH has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T471 LFH 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 T471 LFH find?
T471 LFH passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint one bolt rusted away but still secure; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and near side rear cracking due to age.

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