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Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

T500 TAJMOT history

T500 TAJ is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 122,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
122,227 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 TAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 TAJ was last recorded at 122,227 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 12,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,191 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,036 miles
Average per year
8,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,227 miles
  • 2025 – 110,191 miles
  • 2023 – 100,232 miles
  • 2022 – 85,328 miles
  • 2021 – 70,581 miles
  • 2020 – 66,467 miles
  • 2019 – 61,070 miles
  • 2018 – 55,198 miles
  • 2017 – 49,288 miles
  • 2016 – 40,077 miles
  • 2015 – 29,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,227 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight has faint beam pattern
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall ( 225 40 18)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,227 miles (+12,036)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    122,227 miles
    Test number
    847216405461
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight has faint beam pattern
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,191 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,191 miles
    Test number
    334522897234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail110,191 miles (+9,959)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,191 miles
    Test number
    149863957648
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,232 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,232 miles
    Test number
    465066189779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall ( 225 40 18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail100,225 miles (+14,897)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,225 miles
    Test number
    221232234722
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall ( 225 40 18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail85,328 miles (+14,747)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,328 miles
    Test number
    181744389050
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass70,581 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,581 miles
    Test number
    408282324810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,423 miles (+3,956)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,423 miles
    Test number
    378502001329
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass66,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,467 miles
    Test number
    753013157624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,467 miles (+5,397)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,467 miles
    Test number
    195920414324
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass61,070 miles (+5,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,070 miles
    Test number
    959139589583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass55,198 miles (+5,910)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    55,198 miles
    Test number
    252122253578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,288 miles (+9,211)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,288 miles
    Test number
    786567169298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,077 miles (+10,279)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,077 miles
    Test number
    516040978439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,798 miles
    Test number
    540155315269
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T500 TAJ

Does T500 TAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 TAJ is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 TAJ?
The MOT on T500 TAJ is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 TAJ done?
T500 TAJ was recorded at 122,227 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 8,882 miles a year.
Has T500 TAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 TAJ has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 TAJ 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 TAJ find?
T500 TAJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 5 more.

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