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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

T500 DODMOT history

T500 DOD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 63,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
63,799 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 DOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T500 DOD was last recorded at 63,799 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,413 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
386 miles
Average per year
2,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,799 miles
  • 2025 – 63,413 miles
  • 2024 – 63,067 miles
  • 2023 – 62,688 miles
  • 2022 – 62,108 miles
  • 2021 – 61,067 miles
  • 2020 – 60,338 miles
  • 2019 – 59,377 miles
  • 2018 – 57,508 miles
  • 2017 – 55,628 miles
  • 2016 – 54,357 miles
  • 2015 – 53,119 miles
  • 2014 – 51,410 miles
  • 2013 – 46,065 miles
  • 2012 – 41,620 miles
  • 2011 – 35,789 miles
  • 2009 – 32,042 miles
  • 2008 – 27,708 miles
  • 2007 – 21,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail63,799 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail63,799 miles (+386)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,799 miles
    Test number
    332083758500
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass63,413 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    63,413 miles
    Test number
    153873664728
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail63,413 miles (+346)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,413 miles
    Test number
    834784876061
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass63,067 miles (+379)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,067 miles
    Test number
    889379725732
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass62,688 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,688 miles
    Test number
    690781694495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail62,688 miles (+580)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,688 miles
    Test number
    888680539603
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass62,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,108 miles
    Test number
    251790979634
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail62,108 miles (+1,041)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,108 miles
    Test number
    846025550423
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass61,067 miles (+729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,067 miles
    Test number
    463916909625
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass60,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    60,338 miles
    Test number
    807519021140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,338 miles (+961)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,338 miles
    Test number
    316907802662
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass59,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,377 miles
    Test number
    919348930604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,377 miles (+1,869)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,377 miles
    Test number
    301507769444
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass57,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    57,508 miles
    Test number
    210083829229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,508 miles (+1,880)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,508 miles
    Test number
    631620200613
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  16. Pass55,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,628 miles
    Test number
    242768956276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,628 miles (+1,271)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,628 miles
    Test number
    721548166433
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass54,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    54,357 miles
    Test number
    577310780907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,357 miles (+1,238)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,357 miles
    Test number
    755490481195
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass53,119 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    53,119 miles
    Test number
    493306742280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,410 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,410 miles
    Test number
    317800614349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,955 miles (+2,890)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,955 miles
    Test number
    245206814020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,065 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,065 miles
    Test number
    418208723067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,620 miles (+5,831)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,620 miles
    Test number
    925154122021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,789 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,789 miles
    Test number
    918799321007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,042 miles
    Test number
    432552349304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail32,042 miles (+4,334)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,042 miles
    Test number
    910272449332
    • Repaired at testRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  28. Pass27,708 miles (+5,948)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,708 miles
    Test number
    751587358322
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to limit

  29. Pass21,760 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    21,760 miles
    Test number
    463975347493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s/f headlamp mount damaged but not insecure
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall damage but no cords exposed

Questions about T500 DOD

Does T500 DOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DOD is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 DOD?
The MOT on T500 DOD is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 DOD done?
T500 DOD was recorded at 63,799 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,232 miles a year.
Has T500 DOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 DOD has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 DOD 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 T500 DOD find?
T500 DOD failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; offside rear direction indicator not working; offside rear service brake excessively binding, and 3 more.

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