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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T832 VHJMOT history

T832 VHJ is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
152,117 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T832 VHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T832 VHJ was last recorded at 152,117 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 2,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,961 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,156 miles
Average per year
3,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,117 miles
  • 2024 – 149,961 miles
  • 2023 – 148,703 miles
  • 2022 – 147,064 miles
  • 2021 – 146,411 miles
  • 2020 – 145,980 miles
  • 2019 – 145,474 miles
  • 2018 – 144,594 miles
  • 2017 – 142,674 miles
  • 2016 – 142,347 miles
  • 2015 – 142,068 miles
  • 2014 – 140,706 miles
  • 2013 – 135,167 miles
  • 2012 – 126,608 miles
  • 2011 – 120,656 miles
  • 2010 – 112,386 miles
  • 2009 – 103,438 miles
  • 2008 – 96,956 miles
  • 2007 – 89,151 miles
  • 2006 – 82,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,117 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns + os (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,117 miles (+2,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    152,117 miles
    Test number
    365933867237
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns + os (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

  2. Pass149,961 miles (+1,258)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,961 miles
    Test number
    422420556408
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

  3. Pass148,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,703 miles
    Test number
    815041805743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail148,703 miles (+1,639)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,703 miles
    Test number
    734879919942
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass147,064 miles (+653)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    147,064 miles
    Test number
    295474607947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Pass146,411 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    146,411 miles
    Test number
    285475344516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,980 miles (+506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    145,980 miles
    Test number
    208420796976
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear steel brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded steel fuel pipes at rear of car greased
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass145,474 miles (+880)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    145,474 miles
    Test number
    346062646650
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to NSR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to OSR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,594 miles (+1,920)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    144,594 miles
    Test number
    817719723889
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to NSR flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to OSR flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass142,674 miles (+327)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    142,674 miles
    Test number
    187733708000
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to NSR flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to OSR flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass142,347 miles (+279)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    142,347 miles
    Test number
    195929177006
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to NSR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to OSR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass142,068 miles (+1,362)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    142,068 miles
    Test number
    665578295005
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteSlight roughness and play in offside front wheel bearing

  13. Pass140,706 miles (+5,539)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    140,706 miles
    Test number
    197685104155
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  14. Pass135,167 miles (+8,559)16 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    135,167 miles
    Test number
    729909183039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth engine belts are worn and cracked all over
    • NoteFront number plate is split

  15. Fail126,608 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,608 miles
    Test number
    487374002146
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass126,608 miles (+5,952)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    126,608 miles
    Test number
    766404902165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass120,656 miles (+8,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    120,656 miles
    Test number
    205793301194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass112,386 miles (+8,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    112,386 miles
    Test number
    993078790053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass103,438 miles (+6,482)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    103,438 miles
    Test number
    171339599070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate spit

  20. Pass96,956 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    96,956 miles
    Test number
    161586798050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail96,956 miles (+7,805)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,956 miles
    Test number
    254306198028
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass89,151 miles (+7,143)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    89,151 miles
    Test number
    914285097036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,008 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    82,008 miles
    Test number
    282880906135
    • NoteSlight oil leak from steering box

Questions about T832 VHJ

Does T832 VHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T832 VHJ is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T832 VHJ?
The MOT on T832 VHJ is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T832 VHJ done?
T832 VHJ was recorded at 152,117 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 3,590 miles a year.
Has T832 VHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T832 VHJ has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T832 VHJ 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 T832 VHJ find?
T832 VHJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns + os; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns + os; under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion.

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