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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,998 cc

T500 MCNMOT history

T500 MCN is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
70,162 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 MCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 MCN was last recorded at 70,162 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 3,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,005 miles · 24 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3,157 miles
Average per year
2,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,162 miles
  • 2023 – 67,005 miles
  • 2022 – 65,954 miles
  • 2021 – 65,045 miles
  • 2020 – 64,845 miles
  • 2019 – 64,060 miles
  • 2018 – 63,236 miles
  • 2017 – 61,072 miles
  • 2016 – 58,942 miles
  • 2015 – 55,546 miles
  • 2014 – 52,612 miles
  • 2013 – 49,703 miles
  • 2012 – 45,317 miles
  • 2011 – 42,440 miles
  • 2010 – 37,969 miles
  • 2009 – 33,636 miles
  • 2008 – 28,351 miles
  • 2007 – 24,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,162 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,162 miles (+3,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    70,162 miles
    Test number
    309669428115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass67,005 miles (+1,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,005 miles
    Test number
    885277327102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Some Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Some Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass65,954 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,954 miles
    Test number
    750841522288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail65,936 miles (+891)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,936 miles
    Test number
    456042136436
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Rear Arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass65,045 miles (+200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,045 miles
    Test number
    258552975426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass64,845 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    64,845 miles
    Test number
    527236425767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,060 miles (+824)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,060 miles
    Test number
    826623395750
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass63,236 miles (+2,164)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,236 miles
    Test number
    352635761750
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass61,072 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,072 miles
    Test number
    503596947688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,942 miles
    Test number
    205127975099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,942 miles (+3,396)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,942 miles
    Test number
    703309618096
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass55,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,546 miles
    Test number
    484863629923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,546 miles (+2,934)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,546 miles
    Test number
    330504143034
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass52,612 miles (+2,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,612 miles
    Test number
    847494124250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass49,703 miles (+4,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,703 miles
    Test number
    759577223245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass45,317 miles (+2,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,317 miles
    Test number
    509997722231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass42,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,440 miles
    Test number
    148568621230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail42,440 miles (+4,471)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,440 miles
    Test number
    507998721271
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass37,969 miles (+4,333)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,969 miles
    Test number
    580568520292
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to limit
    • NoteExhaust rear section has minor leak by v.on offside

  20. Pass33,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,636 miles
    Test number
    550485529285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,636 miles (+5,285)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,636 miles
    Test number
    581025729225
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  22. Pass28,351 miles (+3,811)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,351 miles
    Test number
    534768128266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,540 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,540 miles
    Test number
    522659927225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,327 miles
    Test number
    701844407298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 MCN

Does T500 MCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 MCN is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 MCN?
The MOT on T500 MCN is valid until 2 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 MCN done?
T500 MCN was recorded at 70,162 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 2,507 miles a year.
Has T500 MCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 MCN has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T500 MCN 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 MCN find?
T500 MCN passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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