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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T721 SARMOT history

T721 SAR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2025
Mileage
99,435 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T721 SAR
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
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T721 SAR was last recorded at 99,435 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,055 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
380 miles
Average per year
1,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,435 miles
  • 2024 – 99,055 miles
  • 2023 – 98,412 miles
  • 2022 – 97,262 miles
  • 2021 – 95,765 miles
  • 2019 – 94,508 miles
  • 2018 – 92,869 miles
  • 2017 – 90,509 miles
  • 2016 – 88,941 miles
  • 2015 – 85,008 miles
  • 2014 – 84,675 miles
  • 2013 – 84,013 miles
  • 2012 – 83,328 miles
  • 2010 – 80,409 miles
  • 2009 – 77,024 miles
  • 2008 – 72,300 miles
  • 2007 – 68,039 miles
  • 2006 – 63,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail99,435 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear bracing arms heavily corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderbody and all suspension parts heavily corroded

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front undertray corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine undertray corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail99,435 miles (+380)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,435 miles
    Test number
    796584186365
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bracing arms heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and all suspension parts heavily corroded

  2. Pass99,055 miles (+643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,055 miles
    Test number
    460695472296
    • AdvisoryHEAVY SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION
    • AdvisoryREAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

  3. Pass98,412 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,412 miles
    Test number
    111784610010
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront undertray corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Fail98,411 miles (+1,149)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,411 miles
    Test number
    739424546730
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront undertray corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. Pass97,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,262 miles
    Test number
    841913272083
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray corroded

  6. Fail97,262 miles (+1,497)4 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,262 miles
    Test number
    344291650644
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray corroded

  7. Pass95,765 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    95,765 miles
    Test number
    676419120705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front water in headlight
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foglight not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAutomatic gearbox sump slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryBonnet strut faulty
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray very corroded

  8. Fail95,765 miles (+1,257)3 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,765 miles
    Test number
    113509048852
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front water in headlight
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foglight not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAutomatic gearbox sump slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryBonnet strut faulty
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray very corroded

  9. Pass94,508 miles (+1,639)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,508 miles
    Test number
    322405182465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass92,869 miles (+2,360)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,869 miles
    Test number
    633605107834
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from auto box
    • AdvisoryRear brake hose feruules rusty
    • AdvisoryRear tyres inner sidewall perished
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn in centres approx 2mm
    • AdvisoryUnderside and susp/parts rusty

  11. Pass90,509 miles (+92)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,509 miles
    Test number
    917848428856
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake light dull
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded rear

  12. Fail90,417 miles (+1,476)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,417 miles
    Test number
    335661101150
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake light dull
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded rear

  13. Pass88,941 miles (+3,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    88,941 miles
    Test number
    211366412615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension

  14. Pass85,008 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,008 miles
    Test number
    858734185081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,675 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,675 miles
    Test number
    139895984020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,013 miles (+685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,013 miles
    Test number
    349665183001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass83,328 miles (+2,919)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    83,328 miles
    Test number
    519461612108
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBattery insecure

  18. Pass80,409 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,409 miles
    Test number
    980081390291
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail80,409 miles (+3,385)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,409 miles
    Test number
    880151690251
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass77,024 miles (+4,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    77,024 miles
    Test number
    441647929453
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass72,300 miles (+4,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,300 miles
    Test number
    501978198204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass68,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,039 miles
    Test number
    294102937294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,039 miles (+4,427)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,039 miles
    Test number
    770202237284
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass63,612 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    63,612 miles
    Test number
    304459656233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside mirror incomplete. incorrect style reg plates in boot.

Questions about T721 SAR

Does T721 SAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T721 SAR expired on 26 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T721 SAR?
The MOT on T721 SAR expired on 26 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T721 SAR done?
T721 SAR was recorded at 99,435 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 1,940 miles a year.
Has T721 SAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T721 SAR has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T721 SAR 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 T721 SAR find?
T721 SAR failed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 10 major defects and 4 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; nearside front outer anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn, and 11 more.

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