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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T72 VAWMOT history

T72 VAW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 198,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
198,557 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T72 VAW
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
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T72 VAW was last recorded at 198,557 miles on 13 May 2026, 11,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 May 2017: 130,003 miles, lower than 135,229 miles on 10 May 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
187,400 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
11,157 miles
Average per year
7,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,557 miles
  • 2025 – 187,400 miles
  • 2024 – 175,184 miles
  • 2023 – 159,813 miles
  • 2022 – 149,743 miles
  • 2021 – 146,328 miles
  • 2020 – 144,173 miles
  • 2019 – 139,905 miles
  • 2018 – 135,188 miles
  • 2017 – 130,003 miles
  • 2016 – 135,229 miles
  • 2015 – 112,322 miles
  • 2014 – 101,417 miles
  • 2013 – 97,429 miles
  • 2012 – 90,534 miles
  • 2011 – 83,316 miles
  • 2010 – 76,644 miles
  • 2009 – 69,578 miles
  • 2008 – 61,732 miles
  • 2007 – 54,172 miles
  • 2006 – 47,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,557 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass198,557 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    198,557 miles
    Test number
    868156369756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail198,557 miles (+11,157)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,557 miles
    Test number
    919909737446
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass187,400 miles (+12,216)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    187,400 miles
    Test number
    916885808319
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass175,184 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    175,184 miles
    Test number
    659201591121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail175,181 miles (+15,368)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,181 miles
    Test number
    518481928220
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass159,813 miles (+10,070)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    159,813 miles
    Test number
    201322044651
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (ALL) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  7. Pass149,743 miles (+3,415)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    149,743 miles
    Test number
    268545682130
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass146,328 miles (+2,155)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    146,328 miles
    Test number
    413593695007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive nearside rear drive shaft seal has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass144,173 miles (+4,268)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    144,173 miles
    Test number
    497231214454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass139,905 miles (+4,717)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,905 miles
    Test number
    327647920079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass135,188 miles (+5,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,188 miles
    Test number
    629855893375
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass130,003 miles (-5,226)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    130,003 miles
    Test number
    547244422554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass135,229 miles (+22,907)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    135,229 miles
    Test number
    657855272836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,322 miles (+10,905)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    112,322 miles
    Test number
    958831435127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass101,417 miles (+3,988)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,417 miles
    Test number
    156202234182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteDiff oil leak

  16. Pass97,429 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,429 miles
    Test number
    625543693173
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear axle.

  17. Fail97,429 miles (+6,895)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,429 miles
    Test number
    769171393145
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from rear axle.

  18. Pass90,534 miles (+7,218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,534 miles
    Test number
    107070972179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass83,316 miles (+6,672)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    83,316 miles
    Test number
    269168081193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,644 miles (+7,066)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,644 miles
    Test number
    133508880170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,578 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    69,578 miles
    Test number
    703117289161
    • 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)

  22. Fail69,578 miles (+7,846)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,578 miles
    Test number
    944667889131
    • FailureFront registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • 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)

  23. Pass61,732 miles (+7,560)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,732 miles
    Test number
    204329348429
    • NoteF pads and discs are getting very low
    • NoteNsf wheel bearing will require adjustment for next mot

  24. Pass54,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,172 miles
    Test number
    254038137456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail54,172 miles (+6,606)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,172 miles
    Test number
    122828037195
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  26. Pass47,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,566 miles
    Test number
    262606746164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T72 VAW

Does T72 VAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T72 VAW is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T72 VAW?
The MOT on T72 VAW is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T72 VAW done?
T72 VAW was recorded at 198,557 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 7,563 miles a year.
Has T72 VAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T72 VAW has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T72 VAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T72 VAW find?
T72 VAW passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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