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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T780 BGBMOT history

T780 BGB is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 109,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,367 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T780 BGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T780 BGB was last recorded at 109,367 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 7,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,641 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,726 miles
Average per year
4,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,367 miles
  • 2025 – 101,641 miles
  • 2024 – 96,812 miles
  • 2023 – 94,638 miles
  • 2022 – 93,068 miles
  • 2021 – 90,466 miles
  • 2020 – 88,220 miles
  • 2019 – 83,095 miles
  • 2017 – 82,199 miles
  • 2016 – 81,820 miles
  • 2015 – 77,554 miles
  • 2014 – 73,577 miles
  • 2013 – 70,023 miles
  • 2012 – 66,456 miles
  • 2011 – 60,874 miles
  • 2010 – 52,321 miles
  • 2009 – 47,020 miles
  • 2007 – 40,243 miles
  • 2006 – 31,359 miles
  • 2005 – 23,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,367 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar d bush bracket slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers have corrosion
  • AdvisoryCoolant low
  • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Vehicle structure has general corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,367 miles (+7,726)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,367 miles
    Test number
    795471413986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar d bush bracket slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers have corrosion
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

  2. Pass101,641 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,641 miles
    Test number
    104364009104
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear shock absorbers outer casing badly corroded

  3. Fail101,641 miles (+4,829)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,641 miles
    Test number
    301419615695
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear shock absorbers outer casing badly corroded

  4. Pass96,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    96,812 miles
    Test number
    519430343156
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has general corrosion

  5. Fail96,812 miles (+2,174)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,812 miles
    Test number
    387553198852
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has general corrosion

  6. Pass94,638 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,638 miles
    Test number
    611701826312
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure and other mechanical components have general corrosion

  7. Fail94,589 miles (+1,521)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,589 miles
    Test number
    578202694706
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,068 miles (+2,602)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    93,068 miles
    Test number
    629314118188
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has general corrosion

  9. Pass90,466 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    90,466 miles
    Test number
    640485122563
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion

  10. Fail90,466 miles (+2,246)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,466 miles
    Test number
    155601778358
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion

  11. Pass88,220 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    88,220 miles
    Test number
    618906086899
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail88,220 miles (+5,125)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,220 miles
    Test number
    144774663334
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass83,095 miles (+13)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    83,095 miles
    Test number
    839491857138
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Fail83,082 miles (+883)2 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,082 miles
    Test number
    516954177607
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  15. Pass82,199 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    82,199 miles
    Test number
    286162254079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering end (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail82,199 miles (+379)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,199 miles
    Test number
    112833271783
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering end (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass81,820 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    81,820 miles
    Test number
    537890030337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,554 miles (+3,977)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    77,554 miles
    Test number
    689017225165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,577 miles (+3,554)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    73,577 miles
    Test number
    355800254181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,023 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,023 miles
    Test number
    505730633154
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge

  21. Fail70,023 miles (+3,567)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,023 miles
    Test number
    436760433152
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge

  22. Pass66,456 miles (+5,582)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,456 miles
    Test number
    835669332166
    • NoteCentre exhaust support missing and front support cracked but exhaust still secure

  23. Pass60,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,874 miles
    Test number
    138600241126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,876 miles (+8,555)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,876 miles
    Test number
    278370841457
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in n/s/r

  25. Pass52,321 miles (+5,301)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,321 miles
    Test number
    883702630050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,020 miles
    Test number
    442662919083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Fail47,020 miles (+6,777)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,020 miles
    Test number
    832982419006
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass40,243 miles (+8,884)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,243 miles
    Test number
    441127837401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,359 miles (+8,255)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,359 miles
    Test number
    273908236370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass23,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    23,104 miles
    Test number
    741736225357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T780 BGB

Does T780 BGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T780 BGB is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T780 BGB?
The MOT on T780 BGB is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T780 BGB done?
T780 BGB was recorded at 109,367 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 4,265 miles a year.
Has T780 BGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T780 BGB has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T780 BGB 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 T780 BGB find?
T780 BGB passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 5 more.

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