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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T638 TCFMOT history

T638 TCF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 145,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,379 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T638 TCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T638 TCF was last recorded at 145,379 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 3,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,201 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,178 miles
Average per year
3,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,379 miles
  • 2024 – 142,201 miles
  • 2023 – 142,158 miles
  • 2022 – 141,240 miles
  • 2021 – 140,312 miles
  • 2020 – 137,949 miles
  • 2019 – 133,567 miles
  • 2018 – 128,307 miles
  • 2017 – 126,650 miles
  • 2016 – 121,126 miles
  • 2015 – 115,552 miles
  • 2014 – 112,946 miles
  • 2013 – 109,737 miles
  • 2012 – 107,072 miles
  • 2011 – 104,195 miles
  • 2010 – 101,339 miles
  • 2009 – 95,423 miles
  • 2008 – 84,933 miles
  • 2007 – 77,431 miles
  • 2006 – 68,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,379 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES SEVERELY CORRODED

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,379 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,379 miles
    Test number
    878125041217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,201 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    142,201 miles
    Test number
    891844854542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,158 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    142,158 miles
    Test number
    154420448604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,240 miles
    Test number
    968772764970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail141,240 miles (+928)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,240 miles
    Test number
    487607383437
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass140,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,312 miles
    Test number
    592844914699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail140,312 miles (+2,363)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,312 miles
    Test number
    448832841655
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass137,949 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    137,949 miles
    Test number
    673586306057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail137,907 miles (+4,340)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,907 miles
    Test number
    274801153322
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass133,567 miles (+5,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    133,567 miles
    Test number
    419102303298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass128,307 miles (+1,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    128,307 miles
    Test number
    344599636436
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass126,650 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,650 miles
    Test number
    297924461138
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Nail in tyre

  13. Fail126,650 miles (+5,524)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,650 miles
    Test number
    198057667173
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working lose connection (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Nail in tyre

  14. Pass121,126 miles (+2)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    121,126 miles
    Test number
    993271989229
    • DangerousFRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES SEVERELY CORRODED

  15. Fail121,124 miles (+5,572)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,124 miles
    Test number
    940852143046
    • DangerousFRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES SEVERELY CORRODED
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass115,552 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    115,552 miles
    Test number
    949602145196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail115,551 miles (+2,605)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,551 miles
    Test number
    976140745173
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Pass112,946 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    112,946 miles
    Test number
    818251414248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  19. Fail112,946 miles (+3,209)4 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,946 miles
    Test number
    256221414263
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  20. Pass109,737 miles (+2,665)10 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    109,737 miles
    Test number
    568969913233
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteAll four body strengthing bars corroded.
    • NoteBrake fluid level slightly low.
    • NoteCondensation in both front headlamps.
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated.
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split on one end.

  21. Pass107,072 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    107,072 miles
    Test number
    286471022293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass104,195 miles (+2,856)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    104,195 miles
    Test number
    456663911245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass101,339 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    101,339 miles
    Test number
    831439300223
    • NoteBrake pipes and ferrules corroded
    • NoteSlight play nearside front wheel bearing

  24. Fail101,339 miles (+5,916)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,339 miles
    Test number
    940749800218
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pipes and ferrules corroded
    • NoteSlight play nearside front wheel bearing

  25. Pass95,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    95,423 miles
    Test number
    871824369248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail95,423 miles (+10,490)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,423 miles
    Test number
    214244469226
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

  27. Pass84,933 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    84,933 miles
    Test number
    503296318146
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail84,933 miles (+7,502)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,933 miles
    Test number
    751474918125
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass77,431 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    77,431 miles
    Test number
    422940637135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail77,242 miles (+8,350)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,242 miles
    Test number
    642223427165
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass68,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    68,892 miles
    Test number
    982740336129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T638 TCF

Does T638 TCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T638 TCF is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T638 TCF?
The MOT on T638 TCF is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T638 TCF done?
T638 TCF was recorded at 145,379 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 3,921 miles a year.
Has T638 TCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T638 TCF has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T638 TCF 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 T638 TCF find?
T638 TCF passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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