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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T566 VHOMOT history

T566 VHO is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 28,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
28,712 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T566 VHO
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
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T566 VHO was last recorded at 28,712 miles on 1 May 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,705 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,712 miles
  • 2025 – 28,705 miles
  • 2024 – 28,664 miles
  • 2023 – 28,657 miles
  • 2022 – 28,582 miles
  • 2021 – 28,564 miles
  • 2019 – 28,390 miles
  • 2018 – 28,106 miles
  • 2017 – 27,937 miles
  • 2016 – 27,331 miles
  • 2015 – 26,618 miles
  • 2014 – 25,750 miles
  • 2013 – 24,804 miles
  • 2012 – 24,107 miles
  • 2011 – 23,332 miles
  • 2010 – 22,028 miles
  • 2009 – 21,116 miles
  • 2008 – 19,944 miles
  • 2006 – 16,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,712 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCorrosion around battery tray

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Battery tray corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,712 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    28,712 miles
    Test number
    729339355684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around battery tray

  2. Pass28,705 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    28,705 miles
    Test number
    602867373318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroding

  3. Pass28,664 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    28,664 miles
    Test number
    288957282720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass28,657 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    28,657 miles
    Test number
    182366818847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front battery tray corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass28,582 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    28,582 miles
    Test number
    631737884681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front battery tray rusty not weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVacuum pipes for head lamp adjuster split, aim all ok

  6. Pass28,564 miles (+174)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    28,564 miles
    Test number
    105979494516
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under battery tray in engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass28,390 miles (+284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    28,390 miles
    Test number
    868847309263
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroding

  8. Pass28,106 miles (+169)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    28,106 miles
    Test number
    284808492939
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper corrosion below battery tray

  9. Pass27,937 miles (+606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    27,937 miles
    Test number
    281966718149
    • AdvisoryAdvise all body brace bars have slight corrosion.

  10. Pass27,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,331 miles
    Test number
    684583842679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail27,331 miles (+713)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,331 miles
    Test number
    923961906573
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass26,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,618 miles
    Test number
    887678145154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,618 miles (+868)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,618 miles
    Test number
    367387945105
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass25,750 miles (+946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,750 miles
    Test number
    256546224497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass24,804 miles (+697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,804 miles
    Test number
    948957023104
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass24,107 miles (+775)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,107 miles
    Test number
    717806732153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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 Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass23,332 miles (+1,304)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    23,332 miles
    Test number
    847433021154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteMulitple cuts on tred on both front tyres not exsposing cords/ply

  18. Pass22,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,028 miles
    Test number
    281649400453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail22,028 miles (+912)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,028 miles
    Test number
    451249700118
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass21,116 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,116 miles
    Test number
    773924319177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,944 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,944 miles
    Test number
    224082128438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    16,908 miles
    Test number
    942604316236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T566 VHO

Does T566 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T566 VHO is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T566 VHO?
The MOT on T566 VHO is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T566 VHO done?
T566 VHO was recorded at 28,712 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 598 miles a year.
Has T566 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T566 VHO has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on T566 VHO 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 VHO find?
T566 VHO passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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