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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

T4 BKYMOT history

T4 BKY is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 13 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 129,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
129,238 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 BKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 BKY was last recorded at 129,238 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 4,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jul 2008: 6,286 miles, lower than 54,637 miles on 16 Jul 2007.

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
125,026 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,212 miles
Average per year
4,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,238 miles
  • 2025 – 125,026 miles
  • 2024 – 120,837 miles
  • 2023 – 117,201 miles
  • 2022 – 114,303 miles
  • 2021 – 109,753 miles
  • 2020 – 106,326 miles
  • 2019 – 102,801 miles
  • 2018 – 98,515 miles
  • 2017 – 96,608 miles
  • 2016 – 95,571 miles
  • 2015 – 94,035 miles
  • 2014 – 92,228 miles
  • 2012 – 90,131 miles
  • 2011 – 85,697 miles
  • 2010 – 80,103 miles
  • 2009 – 70,102 miles
  • 2008 – 6,286 miles
  • 2007 – 54,637 miles
  • 2006 – 45,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,238 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower at bushed ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower at bushed ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,238 miles (+4,212)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    129,238 miles
    Test number
    968537982757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,026 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    125,026 miles
    Test number
    261228075056
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail125,026 miles (+4,189)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,026 miles
    Test number
    808043686584
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass120,837 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    120,837 miles
    Test number
    695158655783
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower at bushed ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower at bushed ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNot able to inspect rear lower arms covers fitted

  5. Fail120,837 miles (+3,636)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,837 miles
    Test number
    702664212558
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower at bushed ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower at bushed ends (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNot able to inspect rear lower arms covers fitted

  6. Pass117,201 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    117,201 miles
    Test number
    415650502936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNot able to inspect rear lower spring cups plastic covered

  7. Fail117,201 miles (+2,898)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,201 miles
    Test number
    439519357181
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNot able to inspect rear lower spring cups plastic covered

  8. Pass114,303 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,303 miles
    Test number
    208662063546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail114,254 miles (+4,501)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,254 miles
    Test number
    956464424886
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass109,753 miles (+36)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,753 miles
    Test number
    306302413888
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail109,717 miles (+3,391)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,717 miles
    Test number
    243304837408
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass106,326 miles (+3,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,326 miles
    Test number
    735589082713
    • AdvisoryExhaust brackets corroded

  13. Pass102,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,801 miles
    Test number
    624709553696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,801 miles (+4,286)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,801 miles
    Test number
    840648512790
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass98,515 miles (+1,907)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,515 miles
    Test number
    498352416659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,608 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,608 miles
    Test number
    867275616750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,571 miles (+1,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,571 miles
    Test number
    118265883141
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  18. Pass94,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,035 miles
    Test number
    518376165033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,034 miles (+1,806)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,034 miles
    Test number
    667446165029
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass92,228 miles (+2,097)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    92,228 miles
    Test number
    817799444021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,131 miles
    Test number
    765898902257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,130 miles (+4,433)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,130 miles
    Test number
    396348602258
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR DISCS INNER FACES IN POOR CONDITION

  23. Pass85,697 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,697 miles
    Test number
    255579091492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,103 miles (+10,001)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    80,103 miles
    Test number
    813493270102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,102 miles
    Test number
    231831609292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail70,102 miles (+63,816)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,102 miles
    Test number
    622011309224
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass6,286 miles (-48,351)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    6,286 miles
    Test number
    323096698165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,637 miles (+9,506)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,637 miles
    Test number
    784347897162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass45,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,131 miles
    Test number
    211373096488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 BKY

Does T4 BKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 BKY is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 BKY?
The MOT on T4 BKY is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 BKY done?
T4 BKY was recorded at 129,238 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 4,212 miles a year.
Has T4 BKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 BKY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T4 BKY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T4 BKY find?
T4 BKY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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