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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,998 cc

T81 SHAMOT history

T81 SHA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 84,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
84,939 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T81 SHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T81 SHA was last recorded at 84,939 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,511 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
428 miles
Average per year
6,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,939 miles
  • 2025 – 84,511 miles
  • 2024 – 83,878 miles
  • 2022 – 81,914 miles
  • 2021 – 76,715 miles
  • 2020 – 73,931 miles
  • 2019 – 62,996 miles
  • 2018 – 49,938 miles
  • 2017 – 40,118 miles
  • 2016 – 29,282 miles
  • 2015 – 18,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,939 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,939 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    84,939 miles
    Test number
    439144871331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,511 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,511 miles
    Test number
    795521731514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail84,494 miles (+616)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,494 miles
    Test number
    587333880825
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass83,878 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,878 miles
    Test number
    310342098600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail83,874 miles (+1,960)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,874 miles
    Test number
    413424004453
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass81,914 miles (+5,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,914 miles
    Test number
    492969370032
    • 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))
  7. Pass76,715 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,715 miles
    Test number
    834168703943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,931 miles (+10,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,931 miles
    Test number
    807077369511
    • 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))
  9. Pass62,996 miles (+13,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    62,996 miles
    Test number
    381750192505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
  10. Pass49,938 miles (+9,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,938 miles
    Test number
    718454163326
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  11. Pass40,118 miles (+10,836)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,118 miles
    Test number
    648224643104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,282 miles (+10,744)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,282 miles
    Test number
    891830504918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,538 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    18,538 miles
    Test number
    196244655455
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall has cuts - not showing cords.
    • NoteOffside font tyre inner sidewall has a cut - not showing cords.

Questions about T81 SHA

Does T81 SHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T81 SHA is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T81 SHA?
The MOT on T81 SHA is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T81 SHA done?
T81 SHA was recorded at 84,939 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 6,063 miles a year.
Has T81 SHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T81 SHA has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T81 SHA 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 T81 SHA find?
T81 SHA passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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