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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T53 HTRMOT history

T53 HTR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 102,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2026
Mileage
102,539 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 HTR
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 HTR was last recorded at 102,539 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,537 miles · 10 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,539 miles
  • 2022 – 102,537 miles
  • 2019 – 100,646 miles
  • 2018 – 93,924 miles
  • 2017 – 91,112 miles
  • 2016 – 89,619 miles
  • 2015 – 83,410 miles
  • 2014 – 82,721 miles
  • 2013 – 81,685 miles
  • 2012 – 79,328 miles
  • 2011 – 72,380 miles
  • 2010 – 71,922 miles
  • 2009 – 70,184 miles
  • 2008 – 65,539 miles
  • 2007 – 59,786 miles
  • 2006 – 51,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,539 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,539 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    102,539 miles
    Test number
    861071430590
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,537 miles (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,537 miles
    Test number
    630234625898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,646 miles (+172)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,646 miles
    Test number
    585614419269
    • 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))

  4. Fail100,474 miles (+6,550)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,474 miles
    Test number
    824359078457
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass93,924 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,924 miles
    Test number
    618510992036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,112 miles (+1,493)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    91,112 miles
    Test number
    791827950927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  7. Pass89,619 miles (+6,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    89,619 miles
    Test number
    717787153545
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass83,410 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,410 miles
    Test number
    657593505290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,721 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,721 miles
    Test number
    299267824429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,685 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,685 miles
    Test number
    147431053154
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  11. Pass81,685 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,685 miles
    Test number
    205121253490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,328 miles (+6,948)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,328 miles
    Test number
    347964122152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,380 miles (+458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,380 miles
    Test number
    888528481026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass71,922 miles (+1,738)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,922 miles
    Test number
    374420230155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,184 miles (+4,645)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,184 miles
    Test number
    432115229197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,539 miles (+5,753)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    65,539 miles
    Test number
    561355958195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,786 miles (+8,180)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,786 miles
    Test number
    380443067142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,606 miles
    Test number
    694277836174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T53 HTR

Does T53 HTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T53 HTR expired on 1 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T53 HTR?
The MOT on T53 HTR expired on 1 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T53 HTR done?
T53 HTR was recorded at 102,539 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 2,663 miles a year.
Has T53 HTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 HTR has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T53 HTR 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 T53 HTR find?
T53 HTR passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 1 more.

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