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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

T545 KOAMOT history

T545 KOA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
87,164 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,070 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T545 KOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T545 KOA was last recorded at 87,164 miles on 5 May 2026, 3,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,386 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,778 miles
Average per year
3,070 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,164 miles
  • 2025 – 83,386 miles
  • 2024 – 82,964 miles
  • 2023 – 81,396 miles
  • 2022 – 77,551 miles
  • 2021 – 75,509 miles
  • 2019 – 74,699 miles
  • 2018 – 72,646 miles
  • 2017 – 66,930 miles
  • 2016 – 60,573 miles
  • 2015 – 53,676 miles
  • 2014 – 47,761 miles
  • 2013 – 46,834 miles
  • 2012 – 45,112 miles
  • 2011 – 42,155 miles
  • 2010 – 39,052 miles
  • 2009 – 36,436 miles
  • 2008 – 33,382 miles
  • 2007 – 28,632 miles
  • 2006 – 25,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,164 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear shock corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear shock corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,164 miles (+3,778)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    87,164 miles
    Test number
    910279387200
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass83,386 miles (+422)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    83,386 miles
    Test number
    830722605896
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock corroded
  3. Pass82,964 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    82,964 miles
    Test number
    930683058613
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock corroded
  4. Fail82,957 miles (+1,561)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,957 miles
    Test number
    435085836954
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock corroded
  5. Pass81,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    81,396 miles
    Test number
    880476786192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,396 miles (+3,845)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,396 miles
    Test number
    972432737457
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass77,551 miles (+2,042)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,551 miles
    Test number
    872534592720
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass75,509 miles (+810)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,509 miles
    Test number
    522441407951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,699 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    74,699 miles
    Test number
    898248790911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,646 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,646 miles
    Test number
    620057373973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  11. Fail72,646 miles (+5,716)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,646 miles
    Test number
    637901990695
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  12. Pass66,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,930 miles
    Test number
    800238673382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,930 miles (+6,357)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,930 miles
    Test number
    324237740747
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  14. Pass60,573 miles (+6,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,573 miles
    Test number
    796012672381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Pass53,676 miles (+5,915)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,676 miles
    Test number
    307269005499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,761 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,761 miles
    Test number
    386877904219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,834 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,834 miles
    Test number
    135962913249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,112 miles (+2,957)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,112 miles
    Test number
    258231282454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,155 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,155 miles
    Test number
    175861051127
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass42,155 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,155 miles
    Test number
    579341751143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,052 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,052 miles
    Test number
    361832250129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,436 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,436 miles
    Test number
    230927029114
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  23. Pass36,436 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,436 miles
    Test number
    954717929119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,382 miles
    Test number
    283359048417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,382 miles (+4,750)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,382 miles
    Test number
    341919648179
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  26. Pass28,632 miles (+3,468)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,632 miles
    Test number
    933047757092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,164 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    25,164 miles
    Test number
    744234656092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail25,161 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,161 miles
    Test number
    861903556078
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T545 KOA

Does T545 KOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T545 KOA is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T545 KOA?
The MOT on T545 KOA is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T545 KOA done?
T545 KOA was recorded at 87,164 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 3,070 miles a year.
Has T545 KOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T545 KOA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T545 KOA 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 T545 KOA find?
T545 KOA passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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