Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,300 cc
T48 DRMMOT history
T48 DRM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 55,989 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 55,989 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,729 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T48 DRM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,300 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 16 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T48 DRM was last recorded at 55,989 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 3,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 52,660 miles · 30 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,329 miles
- Average per year
- 1,729 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 55,989 miles
- 2024 – 52,660 miles
- 2023 – 49,090 miles
- 2022 – 45,803 miles
- 2021 – 45,655 miles
- 2020 – 45,433 miles
- 2019 – 45,316 miles
- 2018 – 45,059 miles
- 2017 – 45,003 miles
- 2016 – 44,149 miles
- 2015 – 43,722 miles
- 2014 – 43,095 miles
- 2013 – 42,625 miles
- 2012 – 41,485 miles
- 2011 – 38,899 miles
- 2010 – 38,266 miles
- 2008 – 27,616 miles
- 2007 – 24,223 miles
- 2006 – 22,030 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,989 miles
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,989 miles (+3,329)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 55,989 miles
- Test number
- 743212780437
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass52,660 miles (+3,570)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 52,660 miles
- Test number
- 696039553178
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass49,090 miles (+3,287)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 49,090 miles
- Test number
- 401140487441
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass45,803 miles (+148)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 45,803 miles
- Test number
- 820728145524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,655 miles (+222)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 45,655 miles
- Test number
- 357462113448
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass45,433 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 45,433 miles
- Test number
- 968660421451
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail45,433 miles (+117)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,433 miles
- Test number
- 121923608217
- Repaired at testBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass45,316 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 45,316 miles
- Test number
- 215550732938
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail45,316 miles (+257)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,316 miles
- Test number
- 975591919797
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass45,059 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 45,059 miles
- Test number
- 468477672753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,003 miles (+236)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 45,003 miles
- Test number
- 813836569588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,767 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 44,767 miles
- Test number
- 366055815870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,766 miles (+617)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,766 miles
- Test number
- 688255700894
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Pass44,149 miles (+427)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 44,149 miles
- Test number
- 729586649721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,722 miles (+627)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 43,722 miles
- Test number
- 979552095036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,095 miles (+470)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 43,095 miles
- Test number
- 428261094064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,625 miles (+1,140)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 42,625 miles
- Test number
- 736701893042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,485 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,485 miles
- Test number
- 299479982065
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass41,485 miles (+2,586)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 41,485 miles
- Test number
- 357289482075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,899 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 38,899 miles
- Test number
- 216745621163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,899 miles (+633)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,899 miles
- Test number
- 277114621144
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass38,266 miles (+10,650)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 38,266 miles
- Test number
- 452808440148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,616 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2009
- Odometer
- 27,616 miles
- Test number
- 280911148109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,616 miles (+641)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,616 miles
- Test number
- 543451948117
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass26,975 miles (+2,752)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 26,975 miles
- Test number
- 232987118052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,223 miles (+2,193)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 24,223 miles
- Test number
- 564038647034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 22,030 miles
- Test number
- 971712256017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T48 DRM
- Does T48 DRM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T48 DRM is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T48 DRM?
- The MOT on T48 DRM is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T48 DRM done?
- T48 DRM was recorded at 55,989 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 1,729 miles a year.
- Has T48 DRM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T48 DRM has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on T48 DRM 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 T48 DRM find?
- T48 DRM passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.
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