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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T589 TSGMOT history

T589 TSG is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2024
Mileage
79,069 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T589 TSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T589 TSG was last recorded at 79,069 miles on 13 Jun 2023, 531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2020: 77,180 miles, lower than 77,769 miles on 9 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,538 miles · 27 May 2022
Between the last two tests
531 miles
Average per year
3,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 79,069 miles
  • 2022 – 78,538 miles
  • 2021 – 77,806 miles
  • 2020 – 77,259 miles
  • 2017 – 77,769 miles
  • 2016 – 75,304 miles
  • 2015 – 69,827 miles
  • 2014 – 63,525 miles
  • 2013 – 53,999 miles
  • 2012 – 46,643 miles
  • 2011 – 43,064 miles
  • 2010 – 35,733 miles
  • 2009 – 33,749 miles
  • 2008 – 31,166 miles
  • 2007 – 28,378 miles
  • 2006 – 25,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,069 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,069 miles (+531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    79,069 miles
    Test number
    692265626679
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,538 miles (+732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    78,538 miles
    Test number
    166243602943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass77,806 miles (+547)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    77,806 miles
    Test number
    962591069706
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass77,259 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    77,259 miles
    Test number
    686647085899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Fail77,235 miles (+26)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,235 miles
    Test number
    110334057385
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail77,209 miles (+29)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,209 miles
    Test number
    882591762642
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Fail77,180 miles (-589)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,180 miles
    Test number
    724702696915
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass77,769 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,769 miles
    Test number
    951009508283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,304 miles (+5,477)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,304 miles
    Test number
    154177848687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    585963374891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail69,827 miles (+6,302)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    568133905837
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass63,525 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,525 miles
    Test number
    619338394130
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail63,525 miles (+9,526)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,525 miles
    Test number
    286498794191
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass53,999 miles (+7,356)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    53,999 miles
    Test number
    765744033245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,643 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,643 miles
    Test number
    565609922217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,064 miles (+1)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,064 miles
    Test number
    128815611263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdvisory list as per original test,offside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge
    • NoteBattery insecure

  17. Fail43,063 miles (+7,330)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,063 miles
    Test number
    676214411280
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  18. Pass35,733 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,733 miles
    Test number
    863214200280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs wearing slightly

  19. Fail35,732 miles (+1,983)2 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,732 miles
    Test number
    374344000498
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs wearing slightly

  20. Pass33,749 miles (+2,583)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,749 miles
    Test number
    610555519272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,166 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,166 miles
    Test number
    890495128211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,378 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,378 miles
    Test number
    342082427264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,090 miles
    Test number
    341779726428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T589 TSG

Does T589 TSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T589 TSG expired on 12 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T589 TSG?
The MOT on T589 TSG expired on 12 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T589 TSG done?
T589 TSG was recorded at 79,069 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2023, an average of 3,209 miles a year.
Has T589 TSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T589 TSG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T589 TSG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T589 TSG find?
T589 TSG passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe.

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