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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T78 TTAMOT history

T78 TTA is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
85,194 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 TTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 TTA was last recorded at 85,194 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 3,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,960 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,234 miles
Average per year
2,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,194 miles
  • 2025 – 81,960 miles
  • 2024 – 77,182 miles
  • 2023 – 71,835 miles
  • 2022 – 70,030 miles
  • 2021 – 67,711 miles
  • 2020 – 67,293 miles
  • 2019 – 65,944 miles
  • 2018 – 60,730 miles
  • 2017 – 56,366 miles
  • 2016 – 55,312 miles
  • 2015 – 54,493 miles
  • 2014 – 52,910 miles
  • 2013 – 50,382 miles
  • 2012 – 49,936 miles
  • 2011 – 49,416 miles
  • 2010 – 47,858 miles
  • 2009 – 46,178 miles
  • 2008 – 44,841 miles
  • 2007 – 43,375 miles
  • 2006 – 42,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,194 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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,194 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    85,194 miles
    Test number
    264352918426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,960 miles (+19)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,960 miles
    Test number
    653364647008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator dull
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail81,941 miles (+4,759)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,941 miles
    Test number
    258950726602
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,182 miles (+5,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,182 miles
    Test number
    741773988525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,835 miles
    Test number
    742584092889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail71,835 miles (+1,805)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,835 miles
    Test number
    250540186751
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due To Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass70,030 miles (+2,319)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,030 miles
    Test number
    923533250523
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass67,711 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,711 miles
    Test number
    508106156354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,293 miles (+1,349)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,293 miles
    Test number
    961060147961
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass65,944 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,944 miles
    Test number
    765152871804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Fail65,944 miles (+5,214)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,944 miles
    Test number
    745483213186
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass60,730 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    60,730 miles
    Test number
    268988802638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Fail60,730 miles (+4,364)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,730 miles
    Test number
    608347693475
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass56,366 miles (+1,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,366 miles
    Test number
    251968803086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass55,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,312 miles
    Test number
    996640470430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail55,312 miles (+819)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,312 miles
    Test number
    759573427094
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass54,493 miles (+1,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,493 miles
    Test number
    465122048097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  18. Pass52,910 miles (+2,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,910 miles
    Test number
    756150854379
    • NoteRear tyres perished/cracking-no cord showing

  19. Pass50,382 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,382 miles
    Test number
    409754053456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,936 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,936 miles
    Test number
    679859912262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  21. Fail49,933 miles (+517)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,933 miles
    Test number
    127436012244
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  22. Pass49,416 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,416 miles
    Test number
    688376701280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  23. Fail49,412 miles (+1,554)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,412 miles
    Test number
    535972401282
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  24. Pass47,858 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,858 miles
    Test number
    173736390142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,178 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,178 miles
    Test number
    731003089157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,070 miles (+1,229)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,070 miles
    Test number
    132667079173
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass44,841 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,841 miles
    Test number
    140276588146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,375 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,375 miles
    Test number
    711379677101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,079 miles
    Test number
    713215286153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T78 TTA

Does T78 TTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T78 TTA is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T78 TTA?
The MOT on T78 TTA is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T78 TTA done?
T78 TTA was recorded at 85,194 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 2,136 miles a year.
Has T78 TTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 TTA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T78 TTA 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 TTA find?
T78 TTA passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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