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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T789 BGNMOT history

T789 BGN is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 87,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Sept 2026
Mileage
87,592 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T789 BGN
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
24 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T789 BGN was last recorded at 87,592 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,592 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,592 miles
  • 2024 – 87,336 miles
  • 2023 – 79,783 miles
  • 2019 – 79,782 miles
  • 2018 – 77,451 miles
  • 2015 – 73,025 miles
  • 2014 – 60,116 miles
  • 2013 – 57,485 miles
  • 2012 – 57,352 miles
  • 2011 – 56,312 miles
  • 2010 – 51,783 miles
  • 2009 – 38,119 miles
  • 2008 – 33,363 miles
  • 2007 – 30,157 miles
  • 2006 – 28,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,592 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.

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,592 miles
    Test number
    267334950445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,592 miles (+256)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,592 miles
    Test number
    468879928069
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass87,336 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    87,336 miles
    Test number
    840497141570
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail87,336 miles (+7,553)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,336 miles
    Test number
    987498289024
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust to gearbox support bracket weld broken

  5. Pass79,783 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,783 miles
    Test number
    443865052605
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass79,782 miles (+2,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,782 miles
    Test number
    636152437119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,451 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,451 miles
    Test number
    290936678091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,025 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    73,025 miles
    Test number
    640937769032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail73,013 miles (+12,897)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,013 miles
    Test number
    935975952314
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass60,116 miles (+2,631)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,116 miles
    Test number
    666131834293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,485 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    57,485 miles
    Test number
    866125343224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,352 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,352 miles
    Test number
    379445502472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,312 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,312 miles
    Test number
    757172081158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  14. Fail56,312 miles (+4,529)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,312 miles
    Test number
    908762881179
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  15. Pass51,783 miles (+13,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,783 miles
    Test number
    782683480132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass38,119 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,119 miles
    Test number
    260641739457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,097 miles (+4,734)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,097 miles
    Test number
    410297329160
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres showing signs of deterioration and cracking
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to deteriorate

  18. Pass33,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,363 miles
    Test number
    672394138108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail33,363 miles (+3,206)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,363 miles
    Test number
    124434538181
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass30,157 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,157 miles
    Test number
    673366577101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,128 miles
    Test number
    463104716299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T789 BGN

Does T789 BGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T789 BGN expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T789 BGN?
The MOT on T789 BGN expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T789 BGN done?
T789 BGN was recorded at 87,592 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 3,112 miles a year.
Has T789 BGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T789 BGN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T789 BGN 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 T789 BGN find?
T789 BGN passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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