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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T741 SHCMOT history

T741 SHC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 85,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,820 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T741 SHC
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
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T741 SHC was last recorded at 85,820 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,809 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
2,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,820 miles
  • 2023 – 83,813 miles
  • 2021 – 82,635 miles
  • 2020 – 82,449 miles
  • 2019 – 82,178 miles
  • 2018 – 81,476 miles
  • 2017 – 79,741 miles
  • 2016 – 78,338 miles
  • 2015 – 70,231 miles
  • 2014 – 68,551 miles
  • 2012 – 66,757 miles
  • 2011 – 65,002 miles
  • 2010 – 63,965 miles
  • 2009 – 62,472 miles
  • 2007 – 53,352 miles
  • 2006 – 44,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,820 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,820 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,820 miles
    Test number
    473865796052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail85,809 miles (+1,996)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,809 miles
    Test number
    984866072820
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass83,813 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,813 miles
    Test number
    307026039374
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail83,812 miles (+1,177)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,812 miles
    Test number
    979470515151
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass82,635 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,635 miles
    Test number
    175822019896
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail82,630 miles (+181)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,630 miles
    Test number
    637321303172
    • MajorCentral Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass82,449 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,449 miles
    Test number
    523374342041
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Fail82,449 miles (+271)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,449 miles
    Test number
    265747065882
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass82,178 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,178 miles
    Test number
    536595746888
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Fail82,176 miles (+700)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,176 miles
    Test number
    647265114569
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass81,476 miles (+1,735)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,476 miles
    Test number
    929499096685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,741 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    79,741 miles
    Test number
    422732137317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,688 miles (+1,350)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,688 miles
    Test number
    585540432651
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting corroded.

  14. Pass78,338 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,338 miles
    Test number
    385977067576
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail78,338 miles (+8,107)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,338 miles
    Test number
    335971119508
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass70,231 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    70,231 miles
    Test number
    345978775144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge

  17. Fail70,231 miles (+1,680)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,231 miles
    Test number
    477918775199
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge

  18. Pass68,551 miles (+1,794)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,551 miles
    Test number
    268238674422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,757 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,757 miles
    Test number
    237414132210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,002 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,002 miles
    Test number
    635830581124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    63,965 miles
    Test number
    131511450083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,965 miles (+1,493)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,965 miles
    Test number
    902331250089
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass62,472 miles (+9,120)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,472 miles
    Test number
    962685309033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,352 miles (+8,434)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,352 miles
    Test number
    550441577017
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass44,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,918 miles
    Test number
    753404276039
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T741 SHC

Does T741 SHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T741 SHC is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T741 SHC?
The MOT on T741 SHC is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T741 SHC done?
T741 SHC was recorded at 85,820 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 2,008 miles a year.
Has T741 SHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T741 SHC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T741 SHC 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 T741 SHC find?
T741 SHC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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