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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T848 BLRMOT history

T848 BLR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2023
Mileage
98,648 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T848 BLR
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
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T848 BLR was last recorded at 98,648 miles on 22 Mar 2022, 1,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,467 miles · 14 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
1,181 miles
Average per year
3,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,648 miles
  • 2021 – 97,467 miles
  • 2020 – 96,199 miles
  • 2019 – 95,028 miles
  • 2018 – 86,669 miles
  • 2016 – 83,346 miles
  • 2015 – 74,825 miles
  • 2014 – 73,431 miles
  • 2013 – 71,351 miles
  • 2012 – 67,995 miles
  • 2011 – 65,472 miles
  • 2010 – 60,571 miles
  • 2009 – 59,640 miles
  • 2008 – 55,108 miles
  • 2007 – 49,165 miles
  • 2006 – 43,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,648 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,648 miles (+1,181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    98,648 miles
    Test number
    655660035107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass97,467 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    97,467 miles
    Test number
    269696346850
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail97,467 miles (+1,268)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,467 miles
    Test number
    630968000101
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative all come on and don't flash (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute come on and don't flash (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass96,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    96,199 miles
    Test number
    966926278672
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged flexis cracked (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail96,199 miles (+1,171)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,199 miles
    Test number
    438594178797
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly damaged flexis cracked (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass95,028 miles (+8,359)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,028 miles
    Test number
    972958196637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,669 miles
    Test number
    453252259371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,669 miles (+6,323)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,669 miles
    Test number
    806140439690
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass83,346 miles (+8,521)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    83,346 miles
    Test number
    233488474359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,825 miles
    Test number
    313219098222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,825 miles (+1,394)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,825 miles
    Test number
    980485000312
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  12. Pass73,431 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,431 miles
    Test number
    626596844350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Fail73,431 miles (+2,080)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,431 miles
    Test number
    978796744355
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass71,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    917390023314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,351 miles (+3,356)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    746400023350
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass67,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,995 miles
    Test number
    239042192222
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail67,995 miles (+2,523)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,995 miles
    Test number
    386556982268
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass65,472 miles (+4,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,472 miles
    Test number
    216541091245
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass60,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,571 miles
    Test number
    274928360241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,571 miles (+931)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,571 miles
    Test number
    364828560239
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass59,640 miles (+4,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,640 miles
    Test number
    684973999268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass55,108 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,108 miles
    Test number
    502702458274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,073 miles (+5,908)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,073 miles
    Test number
    471000448202
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass49,165 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,165 miles
    Test number
    130774737225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,923 miles (+5,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,923 miles
    Test number
    812096167116
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass43,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,391 miles
    Test number
    234977106205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T848 BLR

Does T848 BLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T848 BLR expired on 15 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T848 BLR?
The MOT on T848 BLR expired on 15 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T848 BLR done?
T848 BLR was recorded at 98,648 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2022, an average of 3,530 miles a year.
Has T848 BLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T848 BLR has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T848 BLR 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 T848 BLR find?
T848 BLR passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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