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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T553 JRDMOT history

T553 JRD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,583 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
100,583 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T553 JRD
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 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T553 JRD was last recorded at 100,583 miles on 1 Sept 2025, 1,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,283 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,300 miles
Average per year
1,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,583 miles
  • 2024 – 99,283 miles
  • 2023 – 98,547 miles
  • 2022 – 97,616 miles
  • 2021 – 95,602 miles
  • 2020 – 95,520 miles
  • 2019 – 92,542 miles
  • 2018 – 89,573 miles
  • 2015 – 87,779 miles
  • 2014 – 85,596 miles
  • 2013 – 83,314 miles
  • 2012 – 80,981 miles
  • 2011 – 79,423 miles
  • 2010 – 76,926 miles
  • 2009 – 72,691 miles
  • 2008 – 72,664 miles
  • 2006 – 72,191 miles
  • 2005 – 64,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,583 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Battery loose but not deemed insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Corrosion to all metal brake pipes-not deemed excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Corrosion to fuel line close to fuel tank (marked)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear tyre on 1.6mm in centre tread pattern in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear shock absorber leaking-just passable on MOT at time of test.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,583 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    100,583 miles
    Test number
    279686362098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,283 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,283 miles
    Test number
    248136287898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,547 miles (+931)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,547 miles
    Test number
    728536646065
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass97,616 miles (+2,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,616 miles
    Test number
    270618125589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass95,602 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,602 miles
    Test number
    302421618953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,520 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,520 miles
    Test number
    859448565411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,542 miles
    Test number
    937692743710
    • AdvisorySteering damper damp with oil

  8. Fail92,541 miles (+2,968)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,541 miles
    Test number
    724830751485
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel offside and nearside (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering damper damp with oil

  9. Pass89,573 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    89,573 miles
    Test number
    812320569606
    • AdvisoryBattery loose but not deemed insecure
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all metal brake pipes-not deemed excessive
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to fuel line close to fuel tank (marked)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on 1.6mm in centre tread pattern in places
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber leaking-just passable on MOT at time of test.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre close to 2mm in centre
    • AdvisoryPlay/movement in steering rack idler ball joints & both track rod end ball joints

  10. Fail89,571 miles (+1,792)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,571 miles
    Test number
    544638877118
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBattery loose but not deemed insecure
    • AdvisoryBonnet support piston damper not working
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all metal brake pipes-not deemed excessive
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to fuel line close to fuel tank (marked)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on 1.6mm in centre tread pattern in places
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber leaking-just passable on MOT at time of test.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre close to 2mm in centre
    • AdvisoryPlay/movement in steering rack idler ball joints & both track rod end ball joints

  11. Pass87,779 miles (+2,183)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,779 miles
    Test number
    235220395140
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSlight wear to o/s draglink ballend

  12. Pass85,596 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,596 miles
    Test number
    188524284132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,314 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    83,314 miles
    Test number
    497101193175
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Fail83,314 miles (+2,333)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,314 miles
    Test number
    116231893129
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  15. Pass80,981 miles (+1,558)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,981 miles
    Test number
    909421992148
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f fpg lamp inop.n/s headlamp image not very sharp

  16. Pass79,423 miles (+2,497)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,423 miles
    Test number
    199687021252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,926 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    76,926 miles
    Test number
    190902510311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,293 miles (+602)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,293 miles
    Test number
    980706200103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,691 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    72,691 miles
    Test number
    204487109168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,664 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    72,664 miles
    Test number
    531215508071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    72,191 miles
    Test number
    654148046349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,191 miles (+7,969)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,191 miles
    Test number
    403783146390
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

  23. Pass64,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    64,222 miles
    Test number
    840799745326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T553 JRD

Does T553 JRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T553 JRD expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T553 JRD?
The MOT on T553 JRD expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T553 JRD done?
T553 JRD was recorded at 100,583 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2025, an average of 1,845 miles a year.
Has T553 JRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T553 JRD has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T553 JRD 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 T553 JRD find?
T553 JRD passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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