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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T73 KWEMOT history

T73 KWE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 155,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
155,686 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T73 KWE
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T73 KWE was last recorded at 155,686 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 2,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,453 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,233 miles
Average per year
5,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,686 miles
  • 2024 – 153,453 miles
  • 2023 – 152,207 miles
  • 2022 – 150,185 miles
  • 2021 – 144,861 miles
  • 2020 – 139,844 miles
  • 2019 – 138,818 miles
  • 2018 – 109,153 miles
  • 2017 – 108,345 miles
  • 2016 – 107,332 miles
  • 2015 – 106,339 miles
  • 2014 – 101,920 miles
  • 2013 – 95,311 miles
  • 2012 – 83,674 miles
  • 2011 – 82,998 miles
  • 2010 – 80,821 miles
  • 2009 – 75,088 miles
  • 2008 – 72,354 miles
  • 2007 – 70,159 miles
  • 2006 – 45,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,686 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Exhaust system coroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,686 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    155,686 miles
    Test number
    334706559374
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,685 miles (+2,232)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,685 miles
    Test number
    519226016886
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,453 miles (+1,246)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    153,453 miles
    Test number
    774667660416
    • AdvisoryExhaust system coroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of under body corosion

  4. Pass152,207 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    152,207 miles
    Test number
    305153512526
    • AdvisoryExhaust system coroded

  5. Fail152,207 miles (+2,022)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,207 miles
    Test number
    806569456227
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system coroded

  6. Pass150,185 miles (+23)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    150,185 miles
    Test number
    611197618091
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen

  7. Fail150,162 miles (+5,301)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,162 miles
    Test number
    862522598621
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working direction indicators lights stays still (dos not flash at all) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative all hazards lamps inoperative does not flash at all. The light stays still (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryChip on windscreen

  8. Pass144,861 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,861 miles
    Test number
    714347253455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    139,844 miles
    Test number
    298036065836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail139,837 miles (+1,019)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,837 miles
    Test number
    167160234477
    • MajorCentral Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail138,818 miles (+29,665)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,818 miles
    Test number
    654770564248
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower FOG LIGHT LENS GLASS BROKEN
    • MajorCentral Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorCentral Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Pass109,153 miles (+808)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,153 miles
    Test number
    601374751545
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass108,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    108,345 miles
    Test number
    455025957587
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod end boots starting to perish

  14. Fail108,345 miles (+19)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,345 miles
    Test number
    431688282446
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBoth center exhaust brackets broken
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod end boots starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Fail108,326 miles (+994)8 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,326 miles
    Test number
    478565604254
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre on outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT! (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass107,332 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,332 miles
    Test number
    902270479701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,339 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    106,339 miles
    Test number
    166916175420
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail106,335 miles (+4,415)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,335 miles
    Test number
    156001975079
    • DangerousRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass101,920 miles (+6,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,920 miles
    Test number
    819093674018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass95,311 miles (+11,637)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,311 miles
    Test number
    608707373027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,674 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,674 miles
    Test number
    279958352040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,998 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,998 miles
    Test number
    916130521356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,821 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    80,821 miles
    Test number
    462703120469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth headlights levelling system not working , have adjusted headlights manualy

  24. Fail80,821 miles (+5,733)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,821 miles
    Test number
    640032120309
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth headlights levelling system not working , have adjusted headlights manualy

  25. Pass75,088 miles (+2,734)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,088 miles
    Test number
    211287879119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass72,354 miles (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    72,354 miles
    Test number
    652822568127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass70,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,159 miles
    Test number
    701497777122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail70,143 miles (+24,505)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,143 miles
    Test number
    491657377193
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass45,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,638 miles
    Test number
    361665666001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T73 KWE

Does T73 KWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T73 KWE expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T73 KWE?
The MOT on T73 KWE expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T73 KWE done?
T73 KWE was recorded at 155,686 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 5,656 miles a year.
Has T73 KWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T73 KWE has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T73 KWE 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 T73 KWE find?
T73 KWE passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: coolant leak; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.

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