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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T74 MGSMOT history

T74 MGS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
110,528 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T74 MGS
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
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T74 MGS was last recorded at 110,528 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 4,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,068 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,460 miles
Average per year
4,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,528 miles
  • 2025 – 106,068 miles
  • 2024 – 102,279 miles
  • 2023 – 100,031 miles
  • 2022 – 96,472 miles
  • 2021 – 92,442 miles
  • 2020 – 89,554 miles
  • 2019 – 86,460 miles
  • 2018 – 81,737 miles
  • 2017 – 77,172 miles
  • 2016 – 72,335 miles
  • 2015 – 67,916 miles
  • 2014 – 67,153 miles
  • 2013 – 65,345 miles
  • 2012 – 63,599 miles
  • 2011 – 57,829 miles
  • 2010 – 52,670 miles
  • 2009 – 48,929 miles
  • 2008 – 42,110 miles
  • 2007 – 33,771 miles
  • 2006 – 24,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,528 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Fuel cap seal perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust earth strap broken.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,528 miles (+4,460)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    110,528 miles
    Test number
    543714638041
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass106,068 miles (+3,789)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    106,068 miles
    Test number
    101848128630
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryLow tone horn inop

  3. Pass102,279 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    102,279 miles
    Test number
    714622675024
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Misting of oil from steering damper assembly
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Corrosion on both front shock absorbers
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaking from transmission line (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Fail102,279 miles (+2,248)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,279 miles
    Test number
    933878032377
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Misting of oil from steering damper assembly
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Corrosion on both front shock absorbers
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Leaking from transmission line (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass100,031 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    100,031 miles
    Test number
    711226760071
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryMisting of oil around steering damper

  6. Fail100,031 miles (+3,559)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,031 miles
    Test number
    440339108095
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryMisting of oil around steering damper

  7. Pass96,472 miles (+4,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    96,472 miles
    Test number
    596590236663
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass92,442 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    92,442 miles
    Test number
    968668797282
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail92,442 miles (+2,888)2 repaired2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,442 miles
    Test number
    136367770455
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass89,554 miles (+3,094)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    89,554 miles
    Test number
    531987961788
    • AdvisoryExhaust earth strap broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass86,460 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    86,460 miles
    Test number
    779172794003
    • AdvisoryExhaust earth strap broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  12. Fail86,460 miles (+4,723)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,460 miles
    Test number
    889788205294
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust earth strap broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass81,737 miles (+4,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,737 miles
    Test number
    848283990454
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn

  14. Pass77,172 miles (+4,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,172 miles
    Test number
    131427671323
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass72,335 miles (+4,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,335 miles
    Test number
    891797146077
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak manifold

  16. Fail67,916 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,916 miles
    Test number
    689526175186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass67,916 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,916 miles
    Test number
    745716775164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,153 miles (+1,808)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,153 miles
    Test number
    566611314207
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside Headlamp has condensation

  19. Pass65,345 miles (+1,746)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,345 miles
    Test number
    459387603274
    • NoteWipers slightly smearing and split

  20. Pass63,599 miles (+5,770)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,599 miles
    Test number
    317464642243
    • NoteSlight exhaust leak

  21. Pass57,829 miles (+5,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,829 miles
    Test number
    525278521250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass52,670 miles (+3,741)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    52,670 miles
    Test number
    912140810226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass48,929 miles (+6,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,929 miles
    Test number
    931348219275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass42,110 miles (+8,339)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,110 miles
    Test number
    133809728201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,771 miles (+9,115)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,771 miles
    Test number
    484476207219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,656 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,656 miles
    Test number
    722893106200
    • NoteNon obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Questions about T74 MGS

Does T74 MGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T74 MGS is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T74 MGS?
The MOT on T74 MGS is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T74 MGS done?
T74 MGS was recorded at 110,528 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 4,301 miles a year.
Has T74 MGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T74 MGS has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T74 MGS 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 T74 MGS find?
T74 MGS passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: central prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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