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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T689 FOWMOT history

T689 FOW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 177,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
177,602 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T689 FOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T689 FOW was last recorded at 177,602 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,732 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
870 miles
Average per year
4,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,602 miles
  • 2025 – 176,732 miles
  • 2024 – 175,724 miles
  • 2023 – 174,369 miles
  • 2022 – 173,237 miles
  • 2021 – 171,559 miles
  • 2020 – 169,325 miles
  • 2019 – 167,804 miles
  • 2018 – 161,236 miles
  • 2017 – 154,782 miles
  • 2016 – 150,004 miles
  • 2015 – 145,072 miles
  • 2014 – 133,145 miles
  • 2013 – 128,742 miles
  • 2012 – 120,541 miles
  • 2011 – 117,282 miles
  • 2010 – 112,011 miles
  • 2009 – 100,342 miles
  • 2008 – 96,985 miles
  • 2007 – 87,413 miles
  • 2006 – 79,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,602 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,602 miles (+870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    177,602 miles
    Test number
    591023485375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,732 miles (+1,008)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    176,732 miles
    Test number
    820614037593
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bind when turned by hand
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass175,724 miles (+1,355)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    175,724 miles
    Test number
    234885119429
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass174,369 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    174,369 miles
    Test number
    261467007395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass173,237 miles (+1,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    173,237 miles
    Test number
    790636341357
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os inner ball joints (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass171,559 miles (+2,234)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    171,559 miles
    Test number
    713219038701
    • AdvisoryInner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight bind when spun by hand
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish

  7. Pass169,325 miles (+1,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    169,325 miles
    Test number
    800916225078
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass167,804 miles (+6,568)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    167,804 miles
    Test number
    439992987187
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass161,236 miles (+6,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    161,236 miles
    Test number
    554846422095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass154,782 miles (+4,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    154,782 miles
    Test number
    664189860992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass150,004 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    150,004 miles
    Test number
    352355499751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,072 miles (+11,927)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    145,072 miles
    Test number
    156533215162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight oil leak rear diff

  13. Pass133,145 miles (+4,403)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    133,145 miles
    Test number
    329642814199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,742 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    128,742 miles
    Test number
    477489723128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff
    • NotePower steering resevoir cap is missing
    • NoteSlight play in both front track rod ends

  15. Fail128,742 miles (+8,201)4 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,742 miles
    Test number
    107259223173
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff
    • NotePower steering resevoir cap is missing
    • NoteSlight play in both front track rod ends

  16. Pass120,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    120,541 miles
    Test number
    426450532122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,541 miles (+3,259)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,541 miles
    Test number
    458716022146
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass117,282 miles (+5,271)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    117,282 miles
    Test number
    459098871131
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail112,011 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,011 miles
    Test number
    684045060102
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass112,011 miles (+547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    112,011 miles
    Test number
    893855460121
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass111,464 miles (+11,122)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    111,464 miles
    Test number
    964626720114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,342 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    100,342 miles
    Test number
    841119439127
    • NoteFront stabilizer arms corroded
    • NoteRear stabilizer arms corroded

  23. Fail100,338 miles (+3,353)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,338 miles
    Test number
    951889139139
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteFront stabilizer arms corroded
    • NoteRear stabilizer arms corroded

  24. Pass96,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    96,985 miles
    Test number
    893196538163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail96,981 miles (+9,568)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,981 miles
    Test number
    650896538118
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass87,413 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    87,413 miles
    Test number
    721071167026
    • NoteFront brakes low.
    • NoteN/s/r jacking bunge missing.
    • NoteRear brake flexys perished.
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f ball joint.
    • NoteStone chip in screen, n/s.

  27. Fail87,413 miles (+8,119)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,413 miles
    Test number
    973121067080
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
    • NoteFront brakes low.
    • NoteN/s/r jacking bunge missing.
    • NoteRear brake flexys perished.
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f ball joint.
    • NoteStone chip in screen, n/s.

  28. Pass79,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    79,294 miles
    Test number
    801758056026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T689 FOW

Does T689 FOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T689 FOW is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T689 FOW?
The MOT on T689 FOW is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T689 FOW done?
T689 FOW was recorded at 177,602 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 4,944 miles a year.
Has T689 FOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T689 FOW has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2013.
Has the mileage on T689 FOW 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 T689 FOW find?
T689 FOW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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