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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T52 CSHMOT history

T52 CSH is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 127,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
127,099 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T52 CSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T52 CSH was last recorded at 127,099 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Oct 2019: 97,761 miles, lower than 97,937 miles on 13 Jul 2018.

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
127,063 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
4,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,099 miles
  • 2025 – 123,662 miles
  • 2024 – 119,730 miles
  • 2023 – 117,787 miles
  • 2022 – 112,988 miles
  • 2021 – 107,738 miles
  • 2020 – 101,939 miles
  • 2019 – 97,761 miles
  • 2018 – 97,937 miles
  • 2017 – 86,031 miles
  • 2016 – 76,128 miles
  • 2015 – 68,337 miles
  • 2013 – 50,083 miles
  • 2012 – 49,710 miles
  • 2011 – 48,608 miles
  • 2010 – 47,412 miles
  • 2009 – 45,651 miles
  • 2008 – 45,236 miles
  • 2007 – 36,944 miles
  • 2006 – 32,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,099 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diffrentrial (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,099 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    127,099 miles
    Test number
    857122885772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diffrentrial (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail127,063 miles (+3,401)2 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,063 miles
    Test number
    658779275956
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diffrentrial (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,662 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    123,662 miles
    Test number
    830841136592
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front and above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential leaking oil
    • AdvisorySteering damper has a slight misting of oil

  4. Fail123,650 miles (+3,920)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,650 miles
    Test number
    759168430751
    • MajorNearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front and above subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential leaking oil
    • AdvisorySteering damper has a slight misting of oil

  5. Pass119,730 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    119,730 miles
    Test number
    515154666818
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail119,717 miles (+1,930)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,717 miles
    Test number
    938824627856
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass117,787 miles (+4,799)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,787 miles
    Test number
    506507717132
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear diff has a slight leak of oil
    • AdvisorySteering damper slightly leaking

  8. Pass112,988 miles (+5,250)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,988 miles
    Test number
    629311938077
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,738 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,738 miles
    Test number
    726538540910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail107,712 miles (+5,773)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,712 miles
    Test number
    948578731770
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass101,939 miles (+4,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,939 miles
    Test number
    751352854727
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass97,761 miles (-176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,761 miles
    Test number
    292786967910
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass97,937 miles (+11,906)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,937 miles
    Test number
    745067868120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,031 miles
    Test number
    581977436325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,027 miles (+9,899)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,027 miles
    Test number
    354708396474
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge and getting close to the legal limit

  16. Pass76,128 miles (+7,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,128 miles
    Test number
    837482538772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass68,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,337 miles
    Test number
    178504905207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,331 miles (+18,248)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,331 miles
    Test number
    518464705217
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass50,083 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,083 miles
    Test number
    478962093071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,710 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,710 miles
    Test number
    406911922264
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail49,689 miles (+1,081)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,689 miles
    Test number
    817600822264
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass48,608 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    48,608 miles
    Test number
    698704721271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,412 miles
    Test number
    523339420272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail47,412 miles (+1,761)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,412 miles
    Test number
    444038620232
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass45,651 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,651 miles
    Test number
    171173839211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail45,236 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,236 miles
    Test number
    410611748284
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass45,236 miles (+8,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,236 miles
    Test number
    453581448237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass36,944 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,944 miles
    Test number
    392562177042
    • 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)

  29. Fail36,944 miles (+4,688)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,944 miles
    Test number
    592792777067
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)

  30. Pass32,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,256 miles
    Test number
    753715256025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T52 CSH

Does T52 CSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T52 CSH is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T52 CSH?
The MOT on T52 CSH is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T52 CSH done?
T52 CSH was recorded at 127,099 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 4,619 miles a year.
Has T52 CSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T52 CSH has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T52 CSH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T52 CSH find?
T52 CSH passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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