Mercedes-Benz SLK
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc
T840 VAPMOT history
T840 VAP is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 71,862 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 71,862 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,196 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T840 VAP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,298 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T840 VAP was last recorded at 71,862 miles on 27 Nov 2024, 1,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 70,458 miles · 27 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,404 miles
- Average per year
- 2,196 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 71,862 miles
- 2022 – 70,458 miles
- 2021 – 69,622 miles
- 2020 – 68,972 miles
- 2019 – 67,331 miles
- 2018 – 65,815 miles
- 2017 – 64,426 miles
- 2016 – 62,621 miles
- 2015 – 60,558 miles
- 2014 – 55,851 miles
- 2013 – 52,867 miles
- 2012 – 49,130 miles
- 2011 – 46,187 miles
- 2010 – 4,430 miles
- 2009 – 41,015 miles
- 2008 – 37,318 miles
- 2007 – 34,694 miles
- 2006 – 30,775 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,862 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,862 miles (+1,404)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 71,862 miles
- Test number
- 482108132030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,458 miles (+836)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 70,458 miles
- Test number
- 146922190059
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass69,622 miles (+650)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 69,622 miles
- Test number
- 386745905083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,972 miles (+1,641)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 68,972 miles
- Test number
- 873000081135
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,331 miles (+1,516)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 67,331 miles
- Test number
- 243281126247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing between outer treads (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between outer treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass65,815 miles (+41)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 65,815 miles
- Test number
- 916331104985
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,774 miles (+1,348)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,774 miles
- Test number
- 312520536577
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported downpipe support bracket broken (7.1.1)
- Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Pass64,426 miles (+1,805)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 64,426 miles
- Test number
- 596243530490
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken
Pass62,621 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 62,621 miles
- Test number
- 133708626347
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp has poor con on bulbs
Fail62,621 miles (+2,063)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,621 miles
- Test number
- 618598885620
- FailureFront registration plate insecure number plate loose (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp has poor con on bulbs
Pass60,558 miles (+79)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 60,558 miles
- Test number
- 337430805102
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth poly-v-belts cracking.
- NoteFront number plate loose.
Fail60,479 miles (+4,628)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,479 miles
- Test number
- 746021795089
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth poly-v-belts cracking.
- NoteFront number plate loose.
Pass55,851 miles (+2,984)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 55,851 miles
- Test number
- 336111894046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,867 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 52,867 miles
- Test number
- 296252983037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,867 miles (+3,737)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,867 miles
- Test number
- 416321683046
- FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
- FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Fail49,130 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,130 miles
- Test number
- 559357092069
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Pass49,130 miles (+2,943)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 49,130 miles
- Test number
- 839357792021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,187 miles (+41,757)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 46,187 miles
- Test number
- 138089281035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,430 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 4,430 miles
- Test number
- 284459790042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,430 miles (+3,415)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,430 miles
- Test number
- 103279890418
- FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass41,015 miles (+3,697)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 41,015 miles
- Test number
- 163785389071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,318 miles (+2,624)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 37,318 miles
- Test number
- 530158488059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,694 miles (+3,919)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 34,694 miles
- Test number
- 384052107181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,775 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 30,775 miles
- Test number
- 870713676085
- 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)
Questions about T840 VAP
- Does T840 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T840 VAP expired on 26 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T840 VAP?
- The MOT on T840 VAP expired on 26 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T840 VAP done?
- T840 VAP was recorded at 71,862 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2024, an average of 2,196 miles a year.
- Has T840 VAP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T840 VAP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2018.
- Has the mileage on T840 VAP 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 VAP find?
- T840 VAP passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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