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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

T700 SELMOT history

T700 SEL is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
83,023 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T700 SEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T700 SEL was last recorded at 83,023 miles on 29 May 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,998 miles · 20 May 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
3,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,023 miles
  • 2025 – 81,478 miles
  • 2024 – 79,035 miles
  • 2023 – 75,689 miles
  • 2022 – 71,730 miles
  • 2021 – 67,665 miles
  • 2020 – 62,384 miles
  • 2019 – 57,512 miles
  • 2018 – 53,034 miles
  • 2017 – 47,782 miles
  • 2016 – 42,558 miles
  • 2015 – 42,445 miles
  • 2013 – 40,988 miles
  • 2012 – 36,859 miles
  • 2011 – 31,321 miles
  • 2010 – 25,368 miles
  • 2009 – 19,245 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,023 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,023 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,023 miles
    Test number
    604482172473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail82,998 miles (+1,520)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,998 miles
    Test number
    751301834631
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,478 miles (+18)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,478 miles
    Test number
    761038038624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail81,460 miles (+108)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,460 miles
    Test number
    147563606253
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole on off side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail81,352 miles (+2,317)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,352 miles
    Test number
    113906023500
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,035 miles (+72)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    79,035 miles
    Test number
    193481016537
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rigid brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail78,963 miles (+3,274)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,963 miles
    Test number
    341564412862
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rigid brake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass75,689 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,689 miles
    Test number
    115536090174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,685 miles (+3,955)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,685 miles
    Test number
    809883549671
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass71,730 miles (+4,065)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    71,730 miles
    Test number
    932597174533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    67,665 miles
    Test number
    315853663217
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail67,662 miles (+5,278)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,662 miles
    Test number
    118171001170
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass62,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    62,384 miles
    Test number
    205998336159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,383 miles (+4,871)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,383 miles
    Test number
    802751485554
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass57,512 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    57,512 miles
    Test number
    524296994068
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  16. Fail57,511 miles (+4,477)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,511 miles
    Test number
    453267836039
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Pass53,034 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,034 miles
    Test number
    792519481824
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail53,033 miles (+5,251)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,033 miles
    Test number
    504206481284
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass47,782 miles (+5,224)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,782 miles
    Test number
    526535960069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,558 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    42,558 miles
    Test number
    760711783097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,445 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,445 miles
    Test number
    179362845111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,988 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,988 miles
    Test number
    486128033441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,980 miles (+4,121)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    40,980 miles
    Test number
    857980713372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,859 miles (+5,538)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    36,859 miles
    Test number
    659790522393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,321 miles (+5,953)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,321 miles
    Test number
    359361901300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,368 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,368 miles
    Test number
    414202710472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,245 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    19,245 miles
    Test number
    543796319393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about T700 SEL

Does T700 SEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T700 SEL is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T700 SEL?
The MOT on T700 SEL is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T700 SEL done?
T700 SEL was recorded at 83,023 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 3,855 miles a year.
Has T700 SEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T700 SEL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T700 SEL 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 T700 SEL find?
T700 SEL passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush lower arm; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush lower arm.

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