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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T480 LFHMOT history

T480 LFH is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
84,299 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,370 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T480 LFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T480 LFH was last recorded at 84,299 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,532 miles · 22 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
767 miles
Average per year
2,370 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 84,299 miles
  • 2023 – 83,532 miles
  • 2022 – 82,156 miles
  • 2021 – 81,313 miles
  • 2020 – 80,960 miles
  • 2019 – 80,174 miles
  • 2018 – 78,876 miles
  • 2017 – 77,427 miles
  • 2016 – 74,102 miles
  • 2015 – 66,970 miles
  • 2014 – 65,330 miles
  • 2013 – 64,050 miles
  • 2012 – 62,045 miles
  • 2011 – 59,918 miles
  • 2010 – 57,622 miles
  • 2009 – 55,040 miles
  • 2008 – 50,765 miles
  • 2007 – 46,283 miles
  • 2006 – 41,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,299 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,299 miles
    Test number
    734454261527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,299 miles (+767)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,299 miles
    Test number
    552588000090
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass83,532 miles (+1,376)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    83,532 miles
    Test number
    745447565115
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass82,156 miles (+843)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,156 miles
    Test number
    283670178169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,313 miles (+353)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    81,313 miles
    Test number
    524045061335
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has long travel
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,960 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,960 miles
    Test number
    843515361435
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to close
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lamps misting
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail80,960 miles (+786)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,960 miles
    Test number
    486980318292
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to close
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lamps misting
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,174 miles (+1,298)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,174 miles
    Test number
    256583029718
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass78,876 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,876 miles
    Test number
    837596101976
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail78,815 miles (+1,388)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,815 miles
    Test number
    387125974714
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass77,427 miles (+3,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,427 miles
    Test number
    789467579237
    • AdvisoryFront brake judder noted.

  12. Pass74,102 miles (+7,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,102 miles
    Test number
    588038119311
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass66,970 miles (+1,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,970 miles
    Test number
    168658535007
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass65,330 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,330 miles
    Test number
    227862334214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Fail65,330 miles (+1,280)1 failure1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,330 miles
    Test number
    635732034203
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass64,050 miles (+2,005)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,050 miles
    Test number
    986993133209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront exhaust support bracket deteriorating

  17. Pass62,045 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,045 miles
    Test number
    379468122495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront pipe support bracket corroding

  18. Fail62,045 miles (+2,127)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,045 miles
    Test number
    389598322443
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteFront pipe support bracket corroding
    • NoteN/s wiper blade deteriorated

  19. Pass59,918 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,918 miles
    Test number
    838276331270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,622 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,622 miles
    Test number
    110507330277
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass57,622 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,622 miles
    Test number
    170357830242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,040 miles (+920)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,040 miles
    Test number
    324508139290
    • NoteCentre exhaust hanger cracked
    • NoteUnderguard/ belly pan has heavy crossion

  23. Pass54,120 miles (+3,355)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,120 miles
    Test number
    502899569001
    • NoteAdvise nearside rear tyre worn close to limit !
    • NoteAdvise slight play in nearside front lower ball joint !

  24. Pass50,765 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    173577368412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,283 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,283 miles
    Test number
    783087667020
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise slight damage to front screen in zone A !
    • NoteAdvise slight play in front lower ball joints !

  26. Pass46,283 miles (+4,500)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,283 miles
    Test number
    914897167031
    • NoteAdvise slight damage to front screen in zone A !
    • NoteAdvise slight play in front lower ball joints !

  27. Pass41,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,783 miles
    Test number
    833011186096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T480 LFH

Does T480 LFH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T480 LFH expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T480 LFH?
The MOT on T480 LFH expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T480 LFH done?
T480 LFH was recorded at 84,299 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 2,370 miles a year.
Has T480 LFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T480 LFH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T480 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 T480 LFH find?
T480 LFH passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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