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Mercedes-Benz SLK

White · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

T55 NLPMOT history

T55 NLP is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,030 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 NLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 NLP was last recorded at 116,030 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,906 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
124 miles
Average per year
4,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,030 miles
  • 2025 – 108,611 miles
  • 2024 – 103,628 miles
  • 2023 – 97,019 miles
  • 2022 – 90,549 miles
  • 2021 – 85,596 miles
  • 2016 – 82,876 miles
  • 2015 – 80,274 miles
  • 2014 – 75,264 miles
  • 2013 – 70,068 miles
  • 2012 – 66,238 miles
  • 2011 – 62,931 miles
  • 2010 – 57,729 miles
  • 2009 – 53,758 miles
  • 2008 – 45,515 miles
  • 2007 – 36,612 miles
  • 2006 – 28,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,030 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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,030 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,030 miles
    Test number
    484692691577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,906 miles (+7,295)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,906 miles
    Test number
    624390101086
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass108,611 miles (+4,983)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,611 miles
    Test number
    536659734507
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass103,628 miles (+6,609)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,628 miles
    Test number
    450340133216
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass97,019 miles (+6,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,019 miles
    Test number
    230839343298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass90,549 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    90,549 miles
    Test number
    819276959071
    • MinorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,540 miles (+4,944)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,540 miles
    Test number
    903371118470
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,596 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,596 miles
    Test number
    470955834306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,876 miles (+2,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,876 miles
    Test number
    228202141477
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine bot front wheel arches corroded, n/sf wheel arch corroded,

  10. Pass80,274 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,274 miles
    Test number
    908557575038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,264 miles (+5,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,264 miles
    Test number
    636446274086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass70,068 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,068 miles
    Test number
    197888373473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth n/s jacking rubbers missing

  13. Fail70,068 miles (+3,830)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,068 miles
    Test number
    919568173007
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth n/s jacking rubbers missing

  14. Pass66,238 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,238 miles
    Test number
    988683682028
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S Headlamp full of condesation.
    • NoteRear exhaust box damaged.

  15. Fail66,237 miles (+3,306)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,237 miles
    Test number
    488142282085
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/S Headlamp full of condesation.

  16. Pass62,931 miles (+5,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,931 miles
    Test number
    869688111134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass57,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    57,729 miles
    Test number
    330197590029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail57,729 miles (+3,971)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,729 miles
    Test number
    943037990075
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass53,758 miles (+8,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,758 miles
    Test number
    163666699073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass45,515 miles (+8,903)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,515 miles
    Test number
    860726998003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,612 miles (+7,934)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,612 miles
    Test number
    132636777086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,678 miles
    Test number
    160367696417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 NLP

Does T55 NLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 NLP is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 NLP?
The MOT on T55 NLP is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 NLP done?
T55 NLP was recorded at 116,030 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 4,371 miles a year.
Has T55 NLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 NLP has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 NLP 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 NLP find?
T55 NLP passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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