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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T488 MDAMOT history

T488 MDA is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 74,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jul 2024
Mileage
74,726 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T488 MDA
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
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T488 MDA was last recorded at 74,726 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 1,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,236 miles · 13 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,490 miles
Average per year
2,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,726 miles
  • 2023 – 73,236 miles
  • 2022 – 71,292 miles
  • 2021 – 70,625 miles
  • 2020 – 69,468 miles
  • 2019 – 64,209 miles
  • 2018 – 61,259 miles
  • 2017 – 56,256 miles
  • 2016 – 53,894 miles
  • 2015 – 51,813 miles
  • 2014 – 50,127 miles
  • 2013 – 45,446 miles
  • 2012 – 41,435 miles
  • 2011 – 37,785 miles
  • 2010 – 35,425 miles
  • 2009 – 32,732 miles
  • 2008 – 28,782 miles
  • 2007 – 24,261 miles
  • 2006 – 23,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail74,726 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail74,726 miles (+1,490)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,726 miles
    Test number
    227770567593
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass73,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,236 miles
    Test number
    868124220320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,236 miles (+1,944)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,236 miles
    Test number
    302009268446
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,292 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,292 miles
    Test number
    544088127900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,277 miles (+65)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,277 miles
    Test number
    115541086133
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail71,212 miles (+587)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,212 miles
    Test number
    975948772273
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

  7. Pass70,625 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,625 miles
    Test number
    611486664976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,468 miles
    Test number
    236660137815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,468 miles (+5,259)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,468 miles
    Test number
    976963788999
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 firestone (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass64,209 miles (+2,950)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,209 miles
    Test number
    588942743167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,259 miles
    Test number
    932693495932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,259 miles (+5,003)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,259 miles
    Test number
    519324407366
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass56,256 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,256 miles
    Test number
    534078760480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,255 miles (+2,361)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,255 miles
    Test number
    216320109819
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass53,894 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,894 miles
    Test number
    475583347495
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTailgate gas struts weak and leaking

  16. Fail53,894 miles (+2,081)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,894 miles
    Test number
    696672910819
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTailgate gas struts weak and leaking

  17. Fail51,813 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,813 miles
    Test number
    277576205414
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass51,813 miles (+1,686)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,813 miles
    Test number
    327986205103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass50,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,127 miles
    Test number
    918520984064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail50,126 miles (+4,680)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,126 miles
    Test number
    468100484081
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass45,446 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,446 miles
    Test number
    437894783010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,435 miles (+3,650)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,435 miles
    Test number
    336521862004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,785 miles (+2,360)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,785 miles
    Test number
    788983351053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,425 miles (+2,693)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,425 miles
    Test number
    452084850088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,732 miles (+3,950)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,732 miles
    Test number
    234702969040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,782 miles (+4,521)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,782 miles
    Test number
    934976748021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,261 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,261 miles
    Test number
    330206767033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,067 miles
    Test number
    772360356142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T488 MDA

Does T488 MDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T488 MDA expired on 7 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T488 MDA?
The MOT on T488 MDA expired on 7 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T488 MDA done?
T488 MDA was recorded at 74,726 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 2,770 miles a year.
Has T488 MDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T488 MDA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T488 MDA 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 T488 MDA find?
T488 MDA failed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; offside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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