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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T490 SPBMOT history

T490 SPB is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 57,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2023
Mileage
57,181 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2023
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T490 SPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T490 SPB was last recorded at 57,181 miles on 2 Feb 2023, 2,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,759 miles · 1 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,422 miles
Average per year
1,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 57,181 miles
  • 2022 – 54,759 miles
  • 2020 – 54,197 miles
  • 2019 – 52,369 miles
  • 2018 – 49,801 miles
  • 2017 – 42,481 miles
  • 2016 – 40,039 miles
  • 2015 – 38,143 miles
  • 2014 – 36,974 miles
  • 2013 – 36,105 miles
  • 2012 – 35,465 miles
  • 2011 – 33,694 miles
  • 2010 – 32,268 miles
  • 2009 – 30,081 miles
  • 2008 – 28,399 miles
  • 2007 – 26,804 miles
  • 2006 – 24,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail57,181 miles
  • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront spring mount areas starting to corrode

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • All brakes fluctuating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Battery loosish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail57,181 miles (+2,422)1 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,181 miles
    Test number
    234013663631
    • DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront spring mount areas starting to corrode

  2. Pass54,759 miles (+562)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    54,759 miles
    Test number
    566517372248
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute hazards too (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f spring mount area , o/s/f lower arm and rear brace bars all starting to corrode

  3. Pass54,197 miles (+1,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    54,197 miles
    Test number
    425020962264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass52,369 miles (+2,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,369 miles
    Test number
    426989490937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass49,801 miles (+7,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,801 miles
    Test number
    714469551747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBuzzing noise when indicators and hazards are on

  6. Pass42,481 miles (+2,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    42,481 miles
    Test number
    873634893306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nearing limits
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres beginning to wear on edges

  7. Pass40,039 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    40,039 miles
    Test number
    719483733221
    • AdvisoryAll brakes fluctuating
    • AdvisoryBattery loosish

  8. Fail40,035 miles (+1,892)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,035 miles
    Test number
    823037895980
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAll brakes fluctuating
    • AdvisoryBattery loosish

  9. Pass38,143 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,143 miles
    Test number
    696093435052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,974 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,974 miles
    Test number
    306010734057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,105 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,105 miles
    Test number
    226059833079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,465 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,465 miles
    Test number
    679604252041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,694 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,694 miles
    Test number
    335678141035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,268 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    32,268 miles
    Test number
    453074850031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,081 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,081 miles
    Test number
    592594249021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,399 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,399 miles
    Test number
    663818338040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,804 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,804 miles
    Test number
    571862837076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,571 miles
    Test number
    180594656479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T490 SPB

Does T490 SPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T490 SPB expired on 31 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T490 SPB?
The MOT on T490 SPB expired on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T490 SPB done?
T490 SPB was recorded at 57,181 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2023, an average of 1,925 miles a year.
Has T490 SPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T490 SPB has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T490 SPB 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 T490 SPB find?
T490 SPB failed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently; bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position; driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle, and 9 more.

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