Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc
T848 DLYMOT history
T848 DLY is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,735 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 86,735 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,645 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T848 DLY
- 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
- 21 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T848 DLY was last recorded at 86,735 miles on 4 Dec 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 86,728 miles · 1 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 1,645 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 86,735 miles
- 2023 – 86,728 miles
- 2022 – 86,584 miles
- 2019 – 86,043 miles
- 2018 – 85,699 miles
- 2017 – 85,126 miles
- 2016 – 84,883 miles
- 2015 – 82,957 miles
- 2014 – 81,730 miles
- 2013 – 80,760 miles
- 2012 – 79,926 miles
- 2011 – 79,429 miles
- 2010 – 75,179 miles
- 2009 – 69,899 miles
- 2008 – 65,288 miles
- 2007 – 60,138 miles
- 2006 – 56,404 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,735 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.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, greased
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Smell of fuel from fuel pump area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,735 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 86,735 miles
- Test number
- 185247479506
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,728 miles (+144)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,728 miles
- Test number
- 102822731048
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light and handbrake/level light on
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlight only just met requirements
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass86,584 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 86,584 miles
- Test number
- 569086006073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySmell of fuel from fuel pump area
Fail86,584 miles (+541)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,584 miles
- Test number
- 480080306696
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySmell of fuel from fuel pump area
Pass86,043 miles (+344)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 86,043 miles
- Test number
- 990947214146
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (perished) (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Pass85,699 miles (+573)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 85,699 miles
- Test number
- 508572295140
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Pass85,126 miles (+243)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 85,126 miles
- Test number
- 938875578136
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
Pass84,883 miles (+1,926)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 84,883 miles
- Test number
- 314394083373
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,957 miles (+1,227)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 82,957 miles
- Test number
- 856017485101
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass81,730 miles (+970)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 81,730 miles
- Test number
- 307743484105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,760 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 80,760 miles
- Test number
- 238009613419
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail80,760 miles (+834)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,760 miles
- Test number
- 639489413144
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass79,926 miles (+497)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 79,926 miles
- Test number
- 695735042140
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass79,429 miles (+4,250)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 79,429 miles
- Test number
- 267110581423
- NoteCut in nearside front tyre wall not deep enough to reach cords
- NoteSlight oil leak from rear axle
- NoteSlight wear in offside front wheel bearing
Pass75,179 miles (+5,280)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 75,179 miles
- Test number
- 994315870181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,899 miles (+4,611)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 69,899 miles
- Test number
- 750802469188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,288 miles (+5,150)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 65,288 miles
- Test number
- 573003668181
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear wheels have tyre valves too long!!!!
Pass60,138 miles (+3,734)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 60,138 miles
- Test number
- 322710477133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,404 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 56,404 miles
- Test number
- 163467176115
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Questions about T848 DLY
- Does T848 DLY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T848 DLY expired on 3 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T848 DLY?
- The MOT on T848 DLY expired on 3 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T848 DLY done?
- T848 DLY was recorded at 86,735 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2024, an average of 1,645 miles a year.
- Has T848 DLY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T848 DLY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on T848 DLY 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 DLY find?
- T848 DLY passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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