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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T566 MBCMOT history

T566 MBC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
74,873 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T566 MBC
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
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T566 MBC was last recorded at 74,873 miles on 16 May 2025, 1,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,454 miles · 9 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,419 miles
Average per year
1,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,873 miles
  • 2024 – 73,454 miles
  • 2023 – 73,407 miles
  • 2022 – 73,390 miles
  • 2021 – 73,026 miles
  • 2020 – 72,630 miles
  • 2018 – 72,482 miles
  • 2017 – 70,711 miles
  • 2016 – 68,010 miles
  • 2015 – 66,219 miles
  • 2014 – 63,996 miles
  • 2013 – 61,677 miles
  • 2012 – 57,299 miles
  • 2010 – 52,805 miles
  • 2009 – 49,899 miles
  • 2007 – 43,856 miles
  • 2006 – 43,051 miles
  • 2005 – 41,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,873 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,873 miles (+1,419)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,873 miles
    Test number
    709628382610
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass73,454 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    73,454 miles
    Test number
    534298850549
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass73,407 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,407 miles
    Test number
    618393670263
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass73,390 miles (+364)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    73,390 miles
    Test number
    482466615204
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass73,026 miles (+396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,026 miles
    Test number
    183523348142
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass72,630 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,630 miles
    Test number
    120125942031
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass72,482 miles (+1,771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,482 miles
    Test number
    582550373262
    • AdvisoryExhaust Slight Corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,711 miles (+2,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,711 miles
    Test number
    873085984512
    • AdvisoryBot front and both rear brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryCorrosion fuel pipes at rear

  9. Pass68,010 miles (+1,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,010 miles
    Test number
    298219661990
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering

  10. Fail66,219 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,219 miles
    Test number
    635183735139
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteRear brake pipes greased
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  11. Pass66,219 miles (+2,223)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,219 miles
    Test number
    819473035127
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteRear brake pipes greased
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  12. Pass63,996 miles (+2,319)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,996 miles
    Test number
    206075034151
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass61,677 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,677 miles
    Test number
    398814993002
    • NoteBody to exhaust earth wire deteriorated

  14. Fail61,667 miles (+4,368)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,667 miles
    Test number
    817903793027
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBody to exhaust earth wire deteriorated

  15. Pass57,299 miles (+4,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,299 miles
    Test number
    637637982047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,805 miles
    Test number
    351742470203
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Fail52,805 miles (+2,906)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,805 miles
    Test number
    910792870221
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass49,899 miles (+6,043)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,899 miles
    Test number
    110762079274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,856 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,856 miles
    Test number
    291928247361
    • NoteCondensation in o/s/f headlamp

  20. Fail43,856 miles (+805)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,856 miles
    Test number
    263088847316
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • NoteCondensation in o/s/f headlamp

  21. Pass43,051 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    43,051 miles
    Test number
    830390326365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    41,292 miles
    Test number
    312138225351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,292 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,292 miles
    Test number
    480218725353
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about T566 MBC

Does T566 MBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T566 MBC expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T566 MBC?
The MOT on T566 MBC expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T566 MBC done?
T566 MBC was recorded at 74,873 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 1,724 miles a year.
Has T566 MBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T566 MBC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2015.
Has the mileage on T566 MBC 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 T566 MBC find?
T566 MBC passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; offside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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