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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T493 VAJMOT history

T493 VAJ is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 96,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,974 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T493 VAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T493 VAJ was last recorded at 96,974 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 3,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2024: 93,519 miles, lower than 132,024 miles on 21 Apr 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
93,949 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,025 miles
Average per year
1,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,974 miles
  • 2025 – 93,949 miles
  • 2024 – 93,519 miles
  • 2023 – 132,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,974 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front foglamp not working
  • AdvisoryCondensation in both headlamps
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded but not blowing

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 20 Apr 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,974 miles (+3,025)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,974 miles
    Test number
    968588262570
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foglamp not working
    • AdvisoryCondensation in both headlamps
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded but not blowing

  2. Pass93,949 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,949 miles
    Test number
    302280570085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,519 miles (-38,505)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    93,519 miles
    Test number
    210341857294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass132,024 miles (+39,183)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,024 miles
    Test number
    115477812640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,841 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,841 miles
    Test number
    349106895926
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Questions about T493 VAJ

Does T493 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T493 VAJ is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T493 VAJ?
The MOT on T493 VAJ is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T493 VAJ done?
T493 VAJ was recorded at 96,974 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 1,449 miles a year.
Has T493 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T493 VAJ has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T493 VAJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T493 VAJ find?
T493 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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