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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

T68 RMCMOT history

T68 RMC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2021 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 104,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2021
Mileage
104,869 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T68 RMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2021
Latest MOT test
3 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T68 RMC was last recorded at 104,869 miles on 3 May 2022, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,835 miles · 11 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
2,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,869 miles
  • 2020 – 104,835 miles
  • 2019 – 104,597 miles
  • 2018 – 103,531 miles
  • 2017 – 98,983 miles
  • 2016 – 95,831 miles
  • 2014 – 92,261 miles
  • 2013 – 89,575 miles
  • 2012 – 78,373 miles
  • 2011 – 73,341 miles
  • 2010 – 70,767 miles
  • 2009 – 68,322 miles
  • 2007 – 65,012 miles
  • 2006 – 61,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,869 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Behind headlights (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Behind headlights (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,869 miles (+34)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,869 miles
    Test number
    250756717617
    • DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Behind headlights (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Behind headlights (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,835 miles (+238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,835 miles
    Test number
    602071426822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass104,597 miles (+1,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,597 miles
    Test number
    788052570600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    103,531 miles
    Test number
    875305493424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail103,531 miles (+4,548)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,531 miles
    Test number
    812686688386
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass98,983 miles (+3,152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,983 miles
    Test number
    593023774950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass95,831 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,831 miles
    Test number
    717301356900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,766 miles (+3,505)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,766 miles
    Test number
    687981709045
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All brake hoses. (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak (gearbox)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension bushes. (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass92,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    92,261 miles
    Test number
    518160994225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,218 miles (+2,643)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,218 miles
    Test number
    846370994275
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass89,575 miles (+11,202)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,575 miles
    Test number
    138977563221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,373 miles
    Test number
    405084592270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,373 miles (+5,032)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,373 miles
    Test number
    929194292203
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Fail73,341 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,341 miles
    Test number
    338769201452
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass73,341 miles (+2,574)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,341 miles
    Test number
    766549801200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass70,767 miles (+2,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,767 miles
    Test number
    221444800234
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass68,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,322 miles
    Test number
    840603109216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,322 miles (+3,310)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,322 miles
    Test number
    632403209214
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass65,012 miles (+3,034)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    65,012 miles
    Test number
    781094587205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak on rear [diff]

  20. Pass61,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    61,978 miles
    Test number
    442112886288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T68 RMC

Does T68 RMC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T68 RMC expired on 10 Sept 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T68 RMC?
The MOT on T68 RMC expired on 10 Sept 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T68 RMC done?
T68 RMC was recorded at 104,869 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2022, an average of 2,756 miles a year.
Has T68 RMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T68 RMC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T68 RMC 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 T68 RMC find?
T68 RMC failed its latest MOT on 3 May 2022 with 2 dangerous defects and 4 major defects: nearside front integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired behind headlights; offside front integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired behind headlights; brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected, and 3 more.

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