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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T495 PKEMOT history

T495 PKE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 133,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2025
Mileage
133,026 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T495 PKE
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T495 PKE was last recorded at 133,026 miles on 25 Jan 2024, 1,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,657 miles · 1 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,369 miles
Average per year
5,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,026 miles
  • 2023 – 131,657 miles
  • 2022 – 128,838 miles
  • 2020 – 126,842 miles
  • 2019 – 114,613 miles
  • 2018 – 102,719 miles
  • 2017 – 90,859 miles
  • 2016 – 76,201 miles
  • 2015 – 66,705 miles
  • 2014 – 56,207 miles
  • 2013 – 50,375 miles
  • 2012 – 47,564 miles
  • 2011 – 44,918 miles
  • 2010 – 41,970 miles
  • 2009 – 39,248 miles
  • 2008 – 36,885 miles
  • 2007 – 34,047 miles
  • 2006 – 27,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,026 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,026 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,026 miles
    Test number
    231567338925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,657 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    131,657 miles
    Test number
    327380267549
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail131,657 miles (+2,819)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,657 miles
    Test number
    988383662313
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass128,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    128,838 miles
    Test number
    688067869530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight bind

  5. Fail128,838 miles (+1,996)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,838 miles
    Test number
    597887426916
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake slight bind

  6. Pass126,842 miles (+12,229)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    126,842 miles
    Test number
    162225221968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,613 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,613 miles
    Test number
    374023318852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear front subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  8. Fail114,611 miles (+11,892)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,611 miles
    Test number
    658243508001
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear front subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  9. Pass102,719 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,719 miles
    Test number
    578934843160
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components rusty

  10. Fail102,710 miles (+11,851)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,710 miles
    Test number
    697105212289
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components rusty

  11. Pass90,859 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,859 miles
    Test number
    371754800056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail90,856 miles (+14,655)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,856 miles
    Test number
    569293610076
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass76,201 miles (+9,496)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,201 miles
    Test number
    887204061189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,705 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,705 miles
    Test number
    395540145172
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass66,705 miles (+10,498)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,705 miles
    Test number
    746280345184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,207 miles (+5,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    56,207 miles
    Test number
    495357224191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass50,375 miles (+2,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,375 miles
    Test number
    218755533496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass47,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,564 miles
    Test number
    836188332183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail47,564 miles (+22)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,564 miles
    Test number
    359515532127
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail47,542 miles (+2,624)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,542 miles
    Test number
    896752932180
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wiper blades juddering on windscreen
    • NoteSteering damper worn/weak

  21. Pass44,918 miles (+2,948)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,918 miles
    Test number
    689984021126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSteering damper worn

  22. Pass41,970 miles (+2,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,970 miles
    Test number
    412041430100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass39,248 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,248 miles
    Test number
    613245339150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Fail39,248 miles (+2,363)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,248 miles
    Test number
    434484239177
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass36,885 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,885 miles
    Test number
    153572928181
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  26. Fail36,885 miles (+2,838)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,885 miles
    Test number
    150402928119
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  27. Pass34,047 miles (+6,482)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,047 miles
    Test number
    672997237138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,565 miles
    Test number
    963859026145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T495 PKE

Does T495 PKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T495 PKE expired on 2 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T495 PKE?
The MOT on T495 PKE expired on 2 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T495 PKE done?
T495 PKE was recorded at 133,026 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2024, an average of 5,954 miles a year.
Has T495 PKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T495 PKE has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T495 PKE 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 T495 PKE find?
T495 PKE passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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