Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
T840 SUBMOT history
T840 SUB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 69,719 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 69,719 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,670 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T840 SUB
- 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
- 22 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T840 SUB was last recorded at 69,719 miles on 9 Jun 2023, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 69,715 miles · 1 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 1,670 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 69,719 miles
- 2021 – 69,687 miles
- 2020 – 69,235 miles
- 2019 – 68,940 miles
- 2018 – 67,257 miles
- 2017 – 65,826 miles
- 2016 – 64,608 miles
- 2015 – 63,569 miles
- 2014 – 61,607 miles
- 2013 – 58,970 miles
- 2012 – 56,919 miles
- 2011 – 53,743 miles
- 2010 – 51,850 miles
- 2009 – 49,374 miles
- 2008 – 47,496 miles
- 2007 – 45,013 miles
- 2006 – 41,548 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,719 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
19 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,719 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 69,719 miles
- Test number
- 827972895285
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail69,715 miles (+10)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,715 miles
- Test number
- 271024496849
- MajorBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail69,705 miles (+18)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,705 miles
- Test number
- 951158287901
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working not flashing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass69,687 miles (+452)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 69,687 miles
- Test number
- 785695338949
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass69,235 miles (+295)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 69,235 miles
- Test number
- 909206479619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,940 miles (+1,683)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 68,940 miles
- Test number
- 897997460586
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass67,257 miles (+1,431)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 67,257 miles
- Test number
- 983875308649
- AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension strap corroded
Pass65,826 miles (+1,218)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 65,826 miles
- Test number
- 859416569744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,608 miles (+1,039)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 64,608 miles
- Test number
- 690749237016
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryBattery loose fit (still secure)
Pass63,569 miles (+1,962)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 63,569 miles
- Test number
- 595903035298
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass61,607 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 61,607 miles
- Test number
- 388804944206
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass58,970 miles (+2,051)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 58,970 miles
- Test number
- 158234283134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,919 miles (+3,176)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 56,919 miles
- Test number
- 115522992149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,743 miles (+1,893)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 53,743 miles
- Test number
- 569648971151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,850 miles (+2,476)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 51,850 miles
- Test number
- 214080380110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,374 miles (+1,878)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 49,374 miles
- Test number
- 171488989102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,496 miles (+2,483)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 47,496 miles
- Test number
- 191630998156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,013 miles (+3,465)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 45,013 miles
- Test number
- 282861597431
- 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)
Pass41,548 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 41,548 miles
- Test number
- 631136406231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T840 SUB
- Does T840 SUB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T840 SUB expired on 8 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T840 SUB?
- The MOT on T840 SUB expired on 8 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T840 SUB done?
- T840 SUB was recorded at 69,719 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2023, an average of 1,670 miles a year.
- Has T840 SUB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T840 SUB has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on T840 SUB 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 T840 SUB find?
- T840 SUB passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2023 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; play in steering rack inner joint(s); suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front.
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