Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,998 cc
T55 ARDMOT history
T55 ARD is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 46,587 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 46,587 mi
- At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,744 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 ARD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 ARD was last recorded at 46,587 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 46,181 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 406 miles
- Average per year
- 1,744 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 46,587 miles
- 2025 – 46,181 miles
- 2024 – 45,229 miles
- 2023 – 43,748 miles
- 2022 – 42,896 miles
- 2021 – 41,483 miles
- 2020 – 39,959 miles
- 2019 – 39,621 miles
- 2018 – 38,973 miles
- 2016 – 37,419 miles
- 2015 – 33,676 miles
- 2014 – 32,093 miles
- 2013 – 29,588 miles
- 2012 – 25,337 miles
- 2011 – 22,524 miles
- 2010 – 20,443 miles
- 2008 – 15,507 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass46,587 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective before rear silencer mount detached (6.1.2 (a))
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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm inner bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 17 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,587 miles (+406)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 46,587 miles
- Test number
- 583361080796
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective before rear silencer mount detached (6.1.2 (a))
Pass46,181 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 46,181 miles
- Test number
- 177474159155
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail46,181 miles (+952)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,181 miles
- Test number
- 954901013446
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 17 budget (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass45,229 miles (+1,481)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 45,229 miles
- Test number
- 281832402398
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass43,748 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 43,748 miles
- Test number
- 806353302817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,724 miles (+828)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,724 miles
- Test number
- 472835796890
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass42,896 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 42,896 miles
- Test number
- 875308457432
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail42,892 miles (+1,409)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,892 miles
- Test number
- 198028419589
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2012 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass41,483 miles (+1,524)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 41,483 miles
- Test number
- 406013195896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,959 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 39,959 miles
- Test number
- 342873520194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,959 miles (+338)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,959 miles
- Test number
- 130187346793
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass39,621 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 39,621 miles
- Test number
- 471270740291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,606 miles (+633)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,606 miles
- Test number
- 525302508022
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass38,973 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 38,973 miles
- Test number
- 538997880485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,973 miles (+1,554)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,973 miles
- Test number
- 205576424977
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass37,419 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 37,419 miles
- Test number
- 329767381165
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail37,419 miles (+3,743)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,419 miles
- Test number
- 124794583799
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass33,676 miles (+1,583)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 33,676 miles
- Test number
- 717048311309
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,093 miles (+2,505)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 32,093 miles
- Test number
- 106386184274
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,588 miles (+4,251)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 29,588 miles
- Test number
- 885275993244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,337 miles (+2,813)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 25,337 miles
- Test number
- 408591002182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,524 miles (+2,081)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 22,524 miles
- Test number
- 428354681041
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCut on outside of nearside front tyre.
- NoteVery small bulge on inside of nearside front tyre.
Pass20,443 miles (+4,936)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 20,443 miles
- Test number
- 140234080440
- NoteNearside front tyre has v, small bulge on inside wall and cut in kerbing edge on outer wall.
- NoteOffside front tyre has worn inner edge
Pass15,507 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 15,507 miles
- Test number
- 273452958313
- 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)
Questions about T55 ARD
- Does T55 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 ARD is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 ARD?
- The MOT on T55 ARD is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 ARD done?
- T55 ARD was recorded at 46,587 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,744 miles a year.
- Has T55 ARD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 ARD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T55 ARD 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 T55 ARD find?
- T55 ARD passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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