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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T489 DETMOT history

T489 DET is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2024
Mileage
76,289 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T489 DET
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
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T489 DET was last recorded at 76,289 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,686 miles · 24 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
603 miles
Average per year
2,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 76,289 miles
  • 2022 – 75,686 miles
  • 2021 – 75,401 miles
  • 2020 – 75,091 miles
  • 2019 – 74,607 miles
  • 2018 – 73,977 miles
  • 2017 – 72,037 miles
  • 2016 – 70,321 miles
  • 2015 – 68,553 miles
  • 2014 – 66,015 miles
  • 2013 – 58,747 miles
  • 2012 – 58,268 miles
  • 2011 – 55,913 miles
  • 2010 – 51,609 miles
  • 2009 – 46,197 miles
  • 2008 – 41,352 miles
  • 2007 – 38,786 miles
  • 2006 – 35,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,289 miles
  • AdvisoryBODY DAMAGE NSF
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCORROSION UNDERNEATHRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryREAR DIFF OIL LEAK
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Rear diff has oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,289 miles (+603)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    76,289 miles
    Test number
    579550550504
    • AdvisoryBODY DAMAGE NSF
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCORROSION UNDERNEATH
    • AdvisoryREAR DIFF OIL LEAK
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass75,686 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    75,686 miles
    Test number
    416257627303
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCORROSION UNDERNEATH
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail75,685 miles (+284)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,685 miles
    Test number
    484204600932
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCORROSION UNDERNEATH
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,401 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,401 miles
    Test number
    935287367303
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryRear diff has oil leak

  5. Fail75,398 miles (+307)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,398 miles
    Test number
    857202795960
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underneath
    • AdvisoryRear diff has oil leak

  6. Pass75,091 miles (+484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,091 miles
    Test number
    189417966821
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underneath

  7. Pass74,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,607 miles
    Test number
    312744424388
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody body corrosion

  8. Fail74,607 miles (+630)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,607 miles
    Test number
    194240909848
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody body corrosion

  9. Pass73,977 miles (+1,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,977 miles
    Test number
    297820077390
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass72,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,037 miles
    Test number
    136017711135
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail72,037 miles (+1,716)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,037 miles
    Test number
    364332790403
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass70,321 miles (+1,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,321 miles
    Test number
    226925191960
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear diff has oil leak

  13. Pass68,553 miles (+2,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,553 miles
    Test number
    475620775188
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass66,015 miles (+7,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,015 miles
    Test number
    819483034161
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass58,747 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,747 miles
    Test number
    117342143143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,268 miles (+2,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,268 miles
    Test number
    496507452286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass55,913 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    55,913 miles
    Test number
    889701451294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,609 miles (+5,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,609 miles
    Test number
    140193550226
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass46,197 miles (+4,845)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,197 miles
    Test number
    542975459233
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass41,352 miles (+2,566)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,352 miles
    Test number
    760555358284
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass38,786 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,786 miles
    Test number
    320465257499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,169 miles
    Test number
    681184456221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T489 DET

Does T489 DET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T489 DET expired on 1 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T489 DET?
The MOT on T489 DET expired on 1 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T489 DET done?
T489 DET was recorded at 76,289 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 2,397 miles a year.
Has T489 DET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T489 DET has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T489 DET 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 T489 DET find?
T489 DET passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 5 advisories: body damage nsf; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; corrosion underneath, and 2 more.

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