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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

T5 DFRMOT history

T5 DFR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
112,183 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 DFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 DFR was last recorded at 112,183 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,183 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,183 miles
  • 2025 – 111,854 miles
  • 2024 – 110,939 miles
  • 2023 – 109,696 miles
  • 2022 – 107,893 miles
  • 2021 – 105,888 miles
  • 2020 – 101,482 miles
  • 2019 – 93,452 miles
  • 2018 – 85,602 miles
  • 2017 – 75,047 miles
  • 2016 – 64,533 miles
  • 2015 – 59,309 miles
  • 2014 – 53,861 miles
  • 2013 – 45,802 miles
  • 2012 – 37,298 miles
  • 2011 – 29,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,183 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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear lower arm to hub bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    112,183 miles
    Test number
    763814122170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail112,183 miles (+329)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,183 miles
    Test number
    159566317092
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass111,854 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    111,854 miles
    Test number
    904685445324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,939 miles (+1,243)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    110,939 miles
    Test number
    398978398985
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass109,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,696 miles
    Test number
    269586548652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,696 miles (+1,803)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,696 miles
    Test number
    804343525459
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass107,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,893 miles
    Test number
    327329695435
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear lower arm to hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail107,893 miles (+2,005)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,893 miles
    Test number
    771287418782
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear lower arm to hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass105,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,888 miles
    Test number
    164802648236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail105,888 miles (+4,406)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,888 miles
    Test number
    347299398369
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass101,482 miles (+8,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,482 miles
    Test number
    660891655576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass93,452 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,452 miles
    Test number
    225243645816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Fail93,450 miles (+7,848)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,450 miles
    Test number
    790593086186
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass85,602 miles (+10,555)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    85,602 miles
    Test number
    231993209729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,047 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,047 miles
    Test number
    491703918899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,044 miles (+10,511)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,044 miles
    Test number
    830473135264
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass64,533 miles (+5,224)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,533 miles
    Test number
    620559463961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,309 miles (+5,448)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,309 miles
    Test number
    499586355068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,861 miles (+8,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,861 miles
    Test number
    116215604169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass45,802 miles (+8,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,802 miles
    Test number
    817832693092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass37,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,298 miles
    Test number
    527759082081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,298 miles (+7,888)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,298 miles
    Test number
    786549282089
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
  23. Pass29,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,410 miles
    Test number
    997708681014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 DFR

Does T5 DFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 DFR is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 DFR?
The MOT on T5 DFR is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 DFR done?
T5 DFR was recorded at 112,183 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 5,526 miles a year.
Has T5 DFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 DFR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 DFR 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 T5 DFR find?
T5 DFR passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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