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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

T7 PKNMOT history

T7 PKN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
95,240 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 PKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 PKN was last recorded at 95,240 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Apr 2023: 81,956 miles, lower than 96,528 miles on 17 Dec 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,232 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,240 miles
  • 2024 – 87,340 miles
  • 2023 – 83,921 miles
  • 2021 – 96,528 miles
  • 2019 – 69,151 miles
  • 2018 – 65,362 miles
  • 2017 – 63,241 miles
  • 2016 – 61,590 miles
  • 2015 – 58,982 miles
  • 2014 – 57,567 miles
  • 2013 – 56,255 miles
  • 2012 – 53,937 miles
  • 2011 – 50,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,240 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel pipe corroded nearside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,240 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    95,240 miles
    Test number
    615330126935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail95,232 miles (+7,892)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,232 miles
    Test number
    635795402182
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,340 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,340 miles
    Test number
    268822006871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,280 miles (+3,359)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,280 miles
    Test number
    583002614492
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass83,921 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,921 miles
    Test number
    277244301749
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail83,921 miles (+1,941)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,921 miles
    Test number
    968668042458
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass81,980 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    81,980 miles
    Test number
    888050797673
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded nearside rear

  8. Fail81,956 miles (-14,572)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,956 miles
    Test number
    136391673360
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both rears above under tray on nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded nearside rear

  9. Pass96,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    96,528 miles
    Test number
    705636839164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail96,528 miles (+24,592)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,528 miles
    Test number
    584473580532
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass71,936 miles (+2,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,936 miles
    Test number
    169390307952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass69,151 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,151 miles
    Test number
    381353162530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,120 miles (+3,758)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,120 miles
    Test number
    423321833382
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass65,362 miles (+2,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    65,362 miles
    Test number
    263433838073
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at flexi connections to caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged 225/45/17 slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass63,241 miles (+1,651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,241 miles
    Test number
    270799006013
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre has a cut in sidewall
    • AdvisoryRear discs heavily worn and coroded

  16. Pass61,590 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    61,590 miles
    Test number
    100805394363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail61,584 miles (+2,602)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,584 miles
    Test number
    640861372492
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cut in outer side wall of tyre but not to cords
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass58,982 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,982 miles
    Test number
    769840865126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,901 miles (+1,334)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,901 miles
    Test number
    448765755106
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass57,567 miles (+1,312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,567 miles
    Test number
    186157644101
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  21. Pass56,255 miles (+2,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,255 miles
    Test number
    107729643115
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  22. Pass53,937 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,937 miles
    Test number
    467900852151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,398 miles
    Test number
    739717741192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T7 PKN

Does T7 PKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 PKN is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T7 PKN?
The MOT on T7 PKN is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 PKN done?
T7 PKN was recorded at 95,240 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 3,065 miles a year.
Has T7 PKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 PKN has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T7 PKN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Apr 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T7 PKN find?
T7 PKN passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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