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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T78 KWEMOT history

T78 KWE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2024
Mileage
127,527 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 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
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 KWE was last recorded at 127,527 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 5,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,069 miles · 20 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
5,458 miles
Average per year
5,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,527 miles
  • 2022 – 122,069 miles
  • 2021 – 116,653 miles
  • 2020 – 114,897 miles
  • 2019 – 112,634 miles
  • 2018 – 108,799 miles
  • 2017 – 103,079 miles
  • 2016 – 97,866 miles
  • 2015 – 93,488 miles
  • 2014 – 83,821 miles
  • 2012 – 74,547 miles
  • 2011 – 68,307 miles
  • 2010 – 61,410 miles
  • 2009 – 51,121 miles
  • 2008 – 43,616 miles
  • 2007 – 35,856 miles
  • 2006 – 27,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,527 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Fog Light Not Norking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,527 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,527 miles
    Test number
    258705814862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail127,510 miles (+5,441)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,510 miles
    Test number
    276023507543
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass122,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,069 miles
    Test number
    919245163503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail122,069 miles (+5,416)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,069 miles
    Test number
    632969769841
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass116,653 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    116,653 miles
    Test number
    665627203108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,897 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,897 miles
    Test number
    576975213982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,634 miles (+3,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,634 miles
    Test number
    341172244338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass108,799 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,799 miles
    Test number
    698473406463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog Light Not Norking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail108,775 miles (+5,696)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,775 miles
    Test number
    416319260763
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog Light Not Norking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass103,079 miles (+5,213)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,079 miles
    Test number
    299264608288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,866 miles (+4,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,866 miles
    Test number
    784805498759
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass93,488 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,488 miles
    Test number
    147714295105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,486 miles (+2,604)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,486 miles
    Test number
    869218085162
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass90,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,882 miles
    Test number
    115799795056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail90,882 miles (+7,061)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,882 miles
    Test number
    356037095026
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail83,821 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,821 miles
    Test number
    115811204155
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass83,821 miles (+9,274)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,821 miles
    Test number
    629801804127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,547 miles (+6,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,547 miles
    Test number
    728085332211
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass68,307 miles (+6,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,307 miles
    Test number
    108795031284
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass61,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,410 miles
    Test number
    153400430246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,410 miles (+10,289)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,410 miles
    Test number
    903090230271
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass51,121 miles (+7,505)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,121 miles
    Test number
    132043119277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,616 miles (+7,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,616 miles
    Test number
    520657148235
    • 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)

  24. Pass35,856 miles (+8,811)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,856 miles
    Test number
    331375757449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,045 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,045 miles
    Test number
    503077056243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,988 miles
    Test number
    391846446119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T78 KWE

Does T78 KWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T78 KWE expired on 19 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T78 KWE?
The MOT on T78 KWE expired on 19 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T78 KWE done?
T78 KWE was recorded at 127,527 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 5,843 miles a year.
Has T78 KWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 KWE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T78 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 T78 KWE find?
T78 KWE passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracked; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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