Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
T559 KBAMOT history
T559 KBA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,386 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 113,386 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,529 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T559 KBA
- 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
- 16 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T559 KBA was last recorded at 113,386 miles on 26 Jun 2025, 2,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 110,790 miles · 1 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,596 miles
- Average per year
- 3,529 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 113,386 miles
- 2022 – 110,790 miles
- 2020 – 109,175 miles
- 2019 – 107,705 miles
- 2018 – 105,507 miles
- 2017 – 94,569 miles
- 2016 – 93,832 miles
- 2015 – 89,679 miles
- 2014 – 85,281 miles
- 2013 – 77,563 miles
- 2012 – 71,429 miles
- 2011 – 67,817 miles
- 2010 – 64,519 miles
- 2009 – 62,098 miles
- 2008 – 55,395 miles
- 2007 – 48,010 miles
- 2006 – 46,076 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,386 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll underneath covered in age related rust
- AdvisoryGearbox pipes corroded
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.
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake pipes / fuel lines covered in grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
General under body corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,386 miles (+2,596)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 113,386 miles
- Test number
- 386512833605
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll underneath covered in age related rust
- AdvisoryGearbox pipes corroded
Pass110,790 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 110,790 miles
- Test number
- 343901093499
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes / fuel lines covered in grease
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
Fail110,788 miles (+1,613)2 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,788 miles
- Test number
- 207746571083
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes / fuel lines covered in grease
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
Pass109,175 miles (+1,470)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 109,175 miles
- Test number
- 734318290876
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,705 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 107,705 miles
- Test number
- 196992193045
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber bushes perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low
- AdvisoryCorrosion to under body
- AdvisoryO/s/f brake disc scored due to metal to metal contact
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn low & worn heavily on outer shoulder
Fail107,702 miles (+2,195)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,702 miles
- Test number
- 956340055409
- DangerousOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber bushes perished
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low
- AdvisoryCorrosion to under body
- AdvisoryO/s/f brake disc scored due to metal to metal contact
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn low & worn heavily on outer shoulder
Pass105,507 miles (+10,938)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 105,507 miles
- Test number
- 205088185946
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded
Pass94,569 miles (+737)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 94,569 miles
- Test number
- 826663526523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,832 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 93,832 miles
- Test number
- 274033022809
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in wishbone (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in wishbone (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front to rear fuel pipes corroded
- AdvisoryEarth strap from body to gearbox under vehicle has almost snapped off
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box bracket missing
- AdvisoryExhaust front pipe to gearbox bracket snapped
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff
Fail93,832 miles (+4,153)1 failure10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,832 miles
- Test number
- 376570567969
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in wishbone (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement in wishbone (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front to rear fuel pipes corroded
- AdvisoryEarth strap from body to gearbox under vehicle has almost snapped off
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box bracket missing
- AdvisoryExhaust front pipe to gearbox bracket snapped
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from rear diff
Pass89,679 miles (+4,398)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 89,679 miles
- Test number
- 847999345141
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBracket on exhaust front pipe snapped off
- NoteFront to rear fuel lines corroded near nearside rear suspension
Pass85,281 miles2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 85,281 miles
- Test number
- 256367644106
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken off the exhaust pipe and missing , system still secure
- NoteCondensation in the front offside headlight
Fail85,281 miles (+7,718)1 repaired2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,281 miles
- Test number
- 968517444105
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken off the exhaust pipe and missing , system still secure
- NoteCondensation in the front offside headlight
Pass77,563 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2014
- Odometer
- 77,563 miles
- Test number
- 206080733432
- NoteOil leak from rear differential.
Fail77,563 miles (+6,134)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,563 miles
- Test number
- 445530433193
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNsf tyre h rated.(incorrect speed rating).
- NoteOil leak from rear differential.
- NoteRear brakes noisey.
Pass71,429 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2013
- Odometer
- 71,429 miles
- Test number
- 929013332145
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail71,429 miles (+3,612)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,429 miles
- Test number
- 779112232161
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass67,817 miles (+3,298)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 67,817 miles
- Test number
- 908647061056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,519 miles (+2,421)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 64,519 miles
- Test number
- 244524360088
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass62,098 miles (+6,703)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 62,098 miles
- Test number
- 360512569001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass55,395 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 55,395 miles
- Test number
- 640707638096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,395 miles (+7,385)3 failures2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,395 miles
- Test number
- 622167838034
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass48,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 48,010 miles
- Test number
- 151137737496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,010 miles (+1,934)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,010 miles
- Test number
- 822006037019
- FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass46,076 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2007
- Odometer
- 46,076 miles
- Test number
- 442781756174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T559 KBA
- Does T559 KBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T559 KBA expired on 25 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T559 KBA?
- The MOT on T559 KBA expired on 25 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T559 KBA done?
- T559 KBA was recorded at 113,386 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2025, an average of 3,529 miles a year.
- Has T559 KBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T559 KBA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on T559 KBA 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 T559 KBA find?
- T559 KBA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; prop shaft bearing has slight play; rear coil spring corroded both rear springs, and 2 more.
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