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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

T545 RCTMOT history

T545 RCT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2025
Mileage
98,025 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2024
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T545 RCT
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2025
Latest MOT test
17 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T545 RCT was last recorded at 98,025 miles on 17 May 2024, 242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,783 miles · 22 Oct 2018
Between the last two tests
242 miles
Average per year
2,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,025 miles
  • 2018 – 97,783 miles
  • 2017 – 96,697 miles
  • 2016 – 96,142 miles
  • 2015 – 95,274 miles
  • 2014 – 94,519 miles
  • 2013 – 93,061 miles
  • 2012 – 86,323 miles
  • 2011 – 79,486 miles
  • 2010 – 76,124 miles
  • 2009 – 75,035 miles
  • 2008 – 62,287 miles
  • 2007 – 54,139 miles
  • 2006 – 46,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,025 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered / coated (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,025 miles (+242)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,025 miles
    Test number
    708599762991
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered / coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working

  2. Pass97,783 miles (+1,086)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,783 miles
    Test number
    782997780180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass96,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,697 miles
    Test number
    838406246294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,697 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,697 miles
    Test number
    302891626115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,142 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,142 miles
    Test number
    599046188918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,274 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,274 miles
    Test number
    759580507260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,519 miles1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,519 miles
    Test number
    406930714468
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust front bracket is broken but still secore

  8. Pass94,519 miles (+1,458)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    94,519 miles
    Test number
    628280314387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust front bracket is broken but still secore

  9. Pass93,061 miles (+6,738)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    93,061 miles
    Test number
    855630713345
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inside edges

  10. Pass86,323 miles (+6,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,323 miles
    Test number
    859363702388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass79,486 miles (+3,362)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,486 miles
    Test number
    766005901316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass76,124 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,124 miles
    Test number
    871734390257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    75,035 miles
    Test number
    811979209378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,035 miles (+4,141)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,035 miles
    Test number
    401866809415
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass70,894 miles (+8,607)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,894 miles
    Test number
    662763739067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,287 miles (+8,148)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,287 miles
    Test number
    733685128045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,139 miles (+7,390)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,139 miles
    Test number
    190999237456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    46,749 miles
    Test number
    123456526057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T545 RCT

Does T545 RCT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T545 RCT expired on 16 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T545 RCT?
The MOT on T545 RCT expired on 16 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T545 RCT done?
T545 RCT was recorded at 98,025 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2024, an average of 2,801 miles a year.
Has T545 RCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T545 RCT has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2014.
Has the mileage on T545 RCT 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 RCT find?
T545 RCT passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2024 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered / coated; front exhaust mounting defective gearbox mounting broken; general underbody corrosion, and 3 more.

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