Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
T531 SDKMOT history
T531 SDK is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 130,768 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 130,768 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,644 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T531 SDK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 9 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T531 SDK was last recorded at 130,768 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,957 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 811 miles
- Average per year
- 2,644 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,768 miles
- 2025 – 129,957 miles
- 2023 – 127,797 miles
- 2022 – 124,606 miles
- 2021 – 121,502 miles
- 2020 – 119,436 miles
- 2019 – 116,156 miles
- 2018 – 114,048 miles
- 2017 – 112,810 miles
- 2016 – 111,002 miles
- 2015 – 108,649 miles
- 2014 – 105,146 miles
- 2013 – 103,224 miles
- 2012 – 100,385 miles
- 2011 – 96,952 miles
- 2010 – 94,661 miles
- 2009 – 91,537 miles
- 2008 – 88,383 miles
- 2007 – 84,084 miles
- 2006 – 80,436 miles
- 2005 – 76,543 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,768 miles
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/body sill close to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end ball joint dust covers have perishing
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front outer brake pad getting very low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear outer body sill has corrosion/rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in windscreen drivers side
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,768 miles (+811)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 130,768 miles
- Test number
- 299613641777
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch/body sill close to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,957 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 129,957 miles
- Test number
- 730923698483
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end ball joint dust covers have perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in windscreen drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front outer brake pad getting very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear outer body sill has corrosion/rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail129,957 miles (+2,160)3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,957 miles
- Test number
- 990396065276
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside washer jet not working and offside washer jet very limp (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end ball joint dust covers have perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in windscreen drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front outer brake pad getting very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear outer body sill has corrosion/rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,797 miles (+3,191)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 127,797 miles
- Test number
- 903813723864
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen washer not working,however,screen being cleaned via offside front washer
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass124,606 miles (+23)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 124,606 miles
- Test number
- 126242314782
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail124,583 miles (+3,081)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,583 miles
- Test number
- 376113875528
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass121,502 miles (+7)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 121,502 miles
- Test number
- 709559052299
- AdvisoryExhaust system, rust corrosion
- AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components, rust corrosion
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen is chipped in A zone swept area on 10mm
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Autobox, little (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyres treads are lightly perishing
Fail121,495 miles (+2,059)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,495 miles
- Test number
- 207737024217
- MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system, rust corrosion
- AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components, rust corrosion
- AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen is chipped in A zone swept area on 10mm
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Autobox, little (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyres treads are lightly perishing
Pass119,436 miles (+3,280)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 119,436 miles
- Test number
- 996591260542
- MinorOffside Direction indicator insecure repeater (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underbody and suspension components (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,156 miles (+2,108)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 116,156 miles
- Test number
- 243553875736
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,048 miles (+1,238)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 114,048 miles
- Test number
- 242694043408
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass112,810 miles (+1,808)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 112,810 miles
- Test number
- 190774912848
- AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
Pass111,002 miles (+2,353)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 111,002 miles
- Test number
- 185434669330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,649 miles (+3,503)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 108,649 miles
- Test number
- 696481845179
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass105,146 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 105,146 miles
- Test number
- 129484154172
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail105,715 miles (+2,491)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,715 miles
- Test number
- 766294054146
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass103,224 miles (+2,839)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 103,224 miles
- Test number
- 287628493122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,385 miles (+3,433)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 100,385 miles
- Test number
- 289238582106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,952 miles (+2,291)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 96,952 miles
- Test number
- 417857391102
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteSlight play in offside steering rack
Pass94,661 miles (+3,124)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 94,661 miles
- Test number
- 261548390404
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass91,537 miles (+3,154)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 91,537 miles
- Test number
- 493863389151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,383 miles (+4,299)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 88,383 miles
- Test number
- 762825578165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,084 miles (+3,648)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 84,084 miles
- Test number
- 314805757194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,436 miles (+3,893)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 80,436 miles
- Test number
- 352571286148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,543 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 76,543 miles
- Test number
- 560295985182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T531 SDK
- Does T531 SDK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T531 SDK is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T531 SDK?
- The MOT on T531 SDK is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T531 SDK done?
- T531 SDK was recorded at 130,768 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 2,644 miles a year.
- Has T531 SDK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T531 SDK has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on T531 SDK 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 T531 SDK find?
- T531 SDK passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perishing; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perishing; offside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip, and 3 more.
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