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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T690 SPBMOT history

T690 SPB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 115,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2026
Mileage
115,041 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T690 SPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T690 SPB was last recorded at 115,041 miles on 27 Feb 2025, 2,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,335 miles · 4 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,706 miles
Average per year
3,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,041 miles
  • 2024 – 112,335 miles
  • 2023 – 104,730 miles
  • 2022 – 104,706 miles
  • 2021 – 101,418 miles
  • 2020 – 98,909 miles
  • 2019 – 95,724 miles
  • 2018 – 93,031 miles
  • 2017 – 82,305 miles
  • 2016 – 80,907 miles
  • 2015 – 79,591 miles
  • 2014 – 76,925 miles
  • 2013 – 74,266 miles
  • 2012 – 72,263 miles
  • 2011 – 69,997 miles
  • 2010 – 65,418 miles
  • 2009 – 60,134 miles
  • 2008 – 54,620 miles
  • 2007 – 49,119 miles
  • 2006 – 45,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,041 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Corrosion to most of underside of vehicle including all suspension and subframe components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,041 miles (+2,706)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,041 miles
    Test number
    205146932141
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass112,335 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,335 miles
    Test number
    319342765444
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail112,335 miles (+7,605)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,335 miles
    Test number
    875436006539
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass104,730 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,730 miles
    Test number
    697064699505
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail104,730 miles (+24)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,730 miles
    Test number
    866409207125
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail104,706 miles (+3,288)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,706 miles
    Test number
    556693996600
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering damper leaking

  7. Pass101,418 miles (+2,509)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,418 miles
    Test number
    225065836731
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to general underside of vehicle

  8. Pass98,909 miles (+3,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,909 miles
    Test number
    890422592573
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,724 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,724 miles
    Test number
    424650771385
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to most of underside of vehicle including all suspension and subframe components

  10. Fail95,724 miles (+2,693)2 dangerous12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,724 miles
    Test number
    335032211008
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished through centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBattery needs replacing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to most of underside of vehicle including all suspension and subframe components
    • AdvisoryNearside diff oil seal is starting to leak
    • AdvisoryWasher fluid is very dirty/contaminated

  11. Pass93,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    93,031 miles
    Test number
    802743572758
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  12. Fail93,031 miles (+10,726)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,031 miles
    Test number
    186292873716
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  13. Pass82,305 miles (+1,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    82,305 miles
    Test number
    172055038713
    • AdvisoryFront pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryOffside front bottom ball joint slightly worn

  14. Pass80,907 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,907 miles
    Test number
    656313638809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,591 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    79,591 miles
    Test number
    766344415116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,925 miles (+2,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,925 miles
    Test number
    245092204477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass74,266 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,266 miles
    Test number
    327763703187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,263 miles (+2,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,263 miles
    Test number
    388321492008
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass69,997 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,997 miles
    Test number
    155908591043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,983 miles (+4,565)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,983 miles
    Test number
    995256791010
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

  21. Pass65,418 miles (+5,284)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,418 miles
    Test number
    464010440126
    • NoteEARTH STRAP FROM CENTRE EXHAUST SNAPPED
    • NoteMETAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

  22. Fail60,134 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,134 miles
    Test number
    182101249161
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass60,134 miles (+5,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,134 miles
    Test number
    434931049102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass54,620 miles (+5,501)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,620 miles
    Test number
    262303248484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,119 miles (+3,995)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,119 miles
    Test number
    853128937130
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass45,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,124 miles
    Test number
    452556036116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T690 SPB

Does T690 SPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T690 SPB expired on 3 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T690 SPB?
The MOT on T690 SPB expired on 3 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T690 SPB done?
T690 SPB was recorded at 115,041 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2025, an average of 3,722 miles a year.
Has T690 SPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T690 SPB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T690 SPB 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 T690 SPB find?
T690 SPB passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2025 with 14 advisories: front direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 11 more.

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