Mercedes-Benz SLK
Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
T557 RCTMOT history
T557 RCT is a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 35,735 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 May 2027
- Mileage
- 35,735 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 879 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T557 RCT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,295 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T557 RCT was last recorded at 35,735 miles on 12 May 2026, 2,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Jan 2014: 24,643 miles, lower than 214,499 miles on 27 Feb 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 33,576 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,159 miles
- Average per year
- 879 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 35,735 miles
- 2025 – 33,576 miles
- 2024 – 33,465 miles
- 2023 – 30,155 miles
- 2022 – 27,821 miles
- 2021 – 26,522 miles
- 2020 – 26,126 miles
- 2019 – 26,017 miles
- 2018 – 25,526 miles
- 2017 – 25,322 miles
- 2016 – 24,982 miles
- 2015 – 24,819 miles
- 2014 – 24,643 miles
- 2013 – 214,499 miles
- 2012 – 24,188 miles
- 2011 – 23,640 miles
- 2010 – 23,168 miles
- 2009 – 22,479 miles
- 2008 – 21,602 miles
- 2007 – 20,633 miles
- 2006 – 17,971 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass35,735 miles
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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, 2012–2013
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass35,735 miles (+2,159)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2027
- Odometer
- 35,735 miles
- Test number
- 138606128120
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass33,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 33,576 miles
- Test number
- 682641538740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,576 miles (+111)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,576 miles
- Test number
- 880143621047
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass33,465 miles (+3,310)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 33,465 miles
- Test number
- 556740320066
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass30,155 miles (+2,334)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 30,155 miles
- Test number
- 235524686038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,821 miles (+1,299)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 27,821 miles
- Test number
- 104093461413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,522 miles (+396)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 26,522 miles
- Test number
- 522605981688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,126 miles (+109)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 26,126 miles
- Test number
- 956978688156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,017 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 26,017 miles
- Test number
- 439478082391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,017 miles (+491)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,017 miles
- Test number
- 859740566253
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Pass25,526 miles (+204)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 25,526 miles
- Test number
- 670833542884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,322 miles (+340)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 25,322 miles
- Test number
- 262684256757
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryAll four tyres have cracking
Pass24,982 miles (+163)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 24,982 miles
- Test number
- 429020776151
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in
- AdvisoryAll tyres have perishing
Pass24,819 miles (+176)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 24,819 miles
- Test number
- 437707145062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,643 miles (-189,856)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 24,643 miles
- Test number
- 547881434035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,499 miles (+190,311)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 214,499 miles
- Test number
- 655928453018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteAge cracks in both rear tyres
Pass24,188 miles (+548)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 24,188 miles
- Test number
- 539414952008
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass23,640 miles (+472)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 23,640 miles
- Test number
- 739132651058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,168 miles (+689)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 23,168 miles
- Test number
- 171563950414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,479 miles (+877)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 22,479 miles
- Test number
- 743198149088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,602 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,602 miles
- Test number
- 162361358098
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass21,602 miles (+969)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 21,602 miles
- Test number
- 184041158082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,633 miles (+2,662)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 20,633 miles
- Test number
- 704587057072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 17,971 miles
- Test number
- 484278156010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T557 RCT
- Does T557 RCT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T557 RCT is valid until 11 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T557 RCT?
- The MOT on T557 RCT is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T557 RCT done?
- T557 RCT was recorded at 35,735 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 879 miles a year.
- Has T557 RCT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T557 RCT has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on T557 RCT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T557 RCT find?
- T557 RCT passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts.
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