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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T490 TVMMOT history

T490 TVM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2023
Mileage
126,899 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T490 TVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T490 TVM was last recorded at 126,899 miles on 3 Sept 2022, 920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,979 miles · 3 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
920 miles
Average per year
5,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 126,899 miles
  • 2021 – 125,979 miles
  • 2020 – 125,256 miles
  • 2019 – 122,833 miles
  • 2018 – 116,434 miles
  • 2017 – 109,837 miles
  • 2016 – 102,006 miles
  • 2015 – 96,056 miles
  • 2014 – 89,190 miles
  • 2013 – 82,324 miles
  • 2012 – 76,314 miles
  • 2011 – 70,922 miles
  • 2010 – 63,707 miles
  • 2009 – 56,055 miles
  • 2008 – 51,901 miles
  • 2007 – 46,659 miles
  • 2006 – 39,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,899 miles

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,899 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,899 miles
    Test number
    319567929733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,979 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,979 miles
    Test number
    922911130985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear reinforcement braces are excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and both rear wheel arches are heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff has an oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  3. Fail125,979 miles (+723)1 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,979 miles
    Test number
    921702186992
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear reinforcement braces are excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and both rear wheel arches are heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff has an oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  4. Pass125,256 miles (+2,423)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,256 miles
    Test number
    501907844824
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear stabiliser strap is heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 to 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear diff has an oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  5. Pass122,833 miles (+6,399)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,833 miles
    Test number
    693312035462
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, nearside slightly worse of the two (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  6. Pass116,434 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,434 miles
    Test number
    770828459381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is excessively worn on the inner edge, not within the tested area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn/lipped

  7. Fail116,434 miles (+6,597)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,434 miles
    Test number
    533321194269
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is excessively worn on the inner edge, not within the tested area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn/lipped

  8. Pass109,837 miles (+7,831)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,837 miles
    Test number
    267146800790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are lipped/worn

  9. Pass102,006 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,006 miles
    Test number
    793066046979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail102,006 miles (+5,950)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,006 miles
    Test number
    283729465631
    • DangerousStop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass96,056 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,056 miles
    Test number
    827589605020
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBonnet release lever broken/missing

  12. Fail96,056 miles (+6,866)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,056 miles
    Test number
    659518305095
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBonnet release lever broken/missing

  13. Pass89,190 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,190 miles
    Test number
    128718724055
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBonnet release lever broken/missing
    • NoteBoth front tyres are slightly wearing on their inside edges

  14. Fail89,190 miles (+6,866)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,190 miles
    Test number
    946658924009
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBonnet release lever broken/missing
    • NoteBoth front tyres are slightly wearing on their inside edges

  15. Pass82,324 miles (+6,010)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    82,324 miles
    Test number
    605649313094
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting deteriorated,exhaust still supported.

  16. Pass76,314 miles (+5,392)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,314 miles
    Test number
    766655322033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,922 miles (+7,215)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,922 miles
    Test number
    508418421052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres: tread low

  18. Pass63,707 miles (+7,652)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,707 miles
    Test number
    350500330027
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass56,055 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,055 miles
    Test number
    254570839029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,047 miles (+4,146)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,047 miles
    Test number
    324547329030
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass51,901 miles (+5,242)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,901 miles
    Test number
    912074928178
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread wearing low on edges
    • NoteRear brake hoses starting to crack/ perish
    • NoteRear indicator bulbs starting to discolour
    • NoteRear number plate starting to discolour
    • NoteRear tyre treads wearing low

  22. Pass46,659 miles (+7,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,659 miles
    Test number
    280704137185
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass39,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,637 miles
    Test number
    742843336110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T490 TVM

Does T490 TVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T490 TVM expired on 2 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T490 TVM?
The MOT on T490 TVM expired on 2 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T490 TVM done?
T490 TVM was recorded at 126,899 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2022, an average of 5,350 miles a year.
Has T490 TVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T490 TVM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T490 TVM 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 TVM find?
T490 TVM passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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