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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T589 PKEMOT history

T589 PKE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2023
Mileage
113,506 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T589 PKE
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
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T589 PKE was last recorded at 113,506 miles on 7 Mar 2022, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,492 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
3,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,506 miles
  • 2021 – 109,033 miles
  • 2020 – 107,621 miles
  • 2018 – 102,144 miles
  • 2017 – 99,841 miles
  • 2016 – 97,688 miles
  • 2015 – 95,245 miles
  • 2014 – 93,445 miles
  • 2013 – 90,844 miles
  • 2012 – 86,616 miles
  • 2011 – 82,262 miles
  • 2010 – 82,181 miles
  • 2009 – 78,032 miles
  • 2008 – 71,859 miles
  • 2007 – 62,975 miles
  • 2006 – 51,649 miles
  • 2005 – 46,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,506 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,506 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,506 miles
    Test number
    502964679985
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail113,492 miles (+4,459)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,492 miles
    Test number
    622812369702
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass109,033 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,033 miles
    Test number
    150868902935
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail109,033 miles (+1,412)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,033 miles
    Test number
    784006466193
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass107,621 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,621 miles
    Test number
    361102038181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Some lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Some lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody component's corroded

  6. Fail107,606 miles (+5,462)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,606 miles
    Test number
    830056105358
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Some lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Some lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody component's corroded

  7. Pass102,144 miles (+2,303)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,144 miles
    Test number
    118766914759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass99,841 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    99,841 miles
    Test number
    847193045126
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on fuel lines
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

  9. Fail99,841 miles (+2,153)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,841 miles
    Test number
    701642885403
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

  10. Pass97,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,688 miles
    Test number
    916509670537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail97,688 miles (+2,443)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,688 miles
    Test number
    476547307166
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass95,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,245 miles
    Test number
    236939995148
    • AdvisorySlight play in front suspension near side bottom ball joint

  13. Fail95,294 miles (+1,849)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,294 miles
    Test number
    715941674431
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight play in front suspension near side bottom ball joint

  14. Pass93,445 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,445 miles
    Test number
    676361464216
    • NoteCorrosion on rear brake pipes
    • NoteSlight play in near side front suspension botttom ball joint

  15. Fail93,445 miles (+2,601)2 dangerous4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,445 miles
    Test number
    795520564261
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres very badly worn inner edge
    • NoteCorrosion on rear brake pipes
    • NoteSlight play in near side front suspension botttom ball joint

  16. Pass90,844 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,844 miles
    Test number
    178863393172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,616 miles (+4,354)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,616 miles
    Test number
    189387502245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from gearhbox unit

  18. Pass82,262 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,262 miles
    Test number
    687005701228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front innersidewall is slightly damaged

  19. Fail82,262 miles (+35)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,262 miles
    Test number
    679944301281
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front innersidewall is slightly damaged

  20. Fail82,227 miles (+46)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,227 miles
    Test number
    355059291191
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteNearside front and Offside front brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside front and Offside front tyres has cuts on outer wall
    • NoteNearside resr and Offside rear Brake discs corroded

  21. Pass82,181 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,181 miles
    Test number
    660919910140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,032 miles (+6,173)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,032 miles
    Test number
    552254719174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,859 miles
    Test number
    400631828107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,859 miles (+8,884)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,859 miles
    Test number
    301081128176
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  25. Pass62,975 miles (+11,326)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    62,975 miles
    Test number
    234179207157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,649 miles (+4,841)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    51,649 miles
    Test number
    570243516012
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

  27. Pass46,808 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2006
    Odometer
    46,808 miles
    Test number
    262087945144
    • NoteWindscreen stone chipped †nearside rear tyre getting low †offside rear tyre close to limit

Questions about T589 PKE

Does T589 PKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T589 PKE expired on 6 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T589 PKE?
The MOT on T589 PKE expired on 6 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T589 PKE done?
T589 PKE was recorded at 113,506 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2022, an average of 3,975 miles a year.
Has T589 PKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T589 PKE has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T589 PKE 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 T589 PKE find?
T589 PKE passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: coolant leak; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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