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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T71 ELMMOT history

T71 ELM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 90,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,890 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T71 ELM
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
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T71 ELM was last recorded at 90,890 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,336 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
554 miles
Average per year
1,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,890 miles
  • 2025 – 90,336 miles
  • 2024 – 89,984 miles
  • 2023 – 89,554 miles
  • 2022 – 89,035 miles
  • 2021 – 88,466 miles
  • 2020 – 88,307 miles
  • 2019 – 87,976 miles
  • 2018 – 87,477 miles
  • 2017 – 86,487 miles
  • 2016 – 85,945 miles
  • 2015 – 84,664 miles
  • 2014 – 83,433 miles
  • 2013 – 82,896 miles
  • 2012 – 81,812 miles
  • 2011 – 80,260 miles
  • 2010 – 74,161 miles
  • 2009 – 68,538 miles
  • 2008 – 65,198 miles
  • 2007 – 62,679 miles
  • 2006 – 61,687 miles
  • 2005 – 52,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,890 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,890 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,890 miles
    Test number
    207527523887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,336 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,336 miles
    Test number
    682519618167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,984 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,984 miles
    Test number
    726633472398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,554 miles
    Test number
    476506915357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,554 miles (+519)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,554 miles
    Test number
    400798898311
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass89,035 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,035 miles
    Test number
    731264837881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass88,466 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,466 miles
    Test number
    881921689880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,307 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,307 miles
    Test number
    942894832241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,976 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,976 miles
    Test number
    724640763544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,477 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,477 miles
    Test number
    968691026872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,487 miles (+542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,487 miles
    Test number
    419981713146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass85,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,945 miles
    Test number
    226819179351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail85,942 miles (+1,278)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,942 miles
    Test number
    531904530631
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass84,664 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,664 miles
    Test number
    627944335083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,433 miles (+537)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,433 miles
    Test number
    436289764001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  16. Fail82,896 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,896 miles
    Test number
    297967353047
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre bald inner edge
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  17. Pass82,896 miles (+1,084)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,896 miles
    Test number
    968817153042
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre bald inner edge
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  18. Pass81,812 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,812 miles
    Test number
    126262352496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

  19. Fail81,812 miles (+1,552)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,812 miles
    Test number
    129372352460
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

  20. Pass80,260 miles (+6,099)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    80,260 miles
    Test number
    136114551094
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  21. Pass74,161 miles (+5,623)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,161 miles
    Test number
    950963450050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,538 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    68,538 miles
    Test number
    123603449084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,198 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    161759458408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,197 miles (+2,518)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,197 miles
    Test number
    212447858092
    • FailureSteering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSteering damper operation weak.

  25. Pass62,679 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,679 miles
    Test number
    613668657071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    61,687 miles
    Test number
    212534656385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,687 miles (+9,187)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,687 miles
    Test number
    843554456321
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass52,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    52,500 miles
    Test number
    540917105387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T71 ELM

Does T71 ELM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T71 ELM is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T71 ELM?
The MOT on T71 ELM is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T71 ELM done?
T71 ELM was recorded at 90,890 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 1,847 miles a year.
Has T71 ELM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T71 ELM has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T71 ELM 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 T71 ELM find?
T71 ELM passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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