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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T850 ALRMOT history

T850 ALR is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 120,541 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Aug 2023
Mileage
120,541 km
At MOT on 24 Aug 2022
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,621 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T850 ALR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T850 ALR was last recorded at 120,541 km on 24 Aug 2022, 26,435 km more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2012: 8,101 km, lower than 79,321 km on 6 Apr 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,106 km · 13 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
26,435 km
Average per year
3,621 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,541 km
  • 2021 – 94,106 km
  • 2017 – 85,430 km
  • 2012 – 810,003 km
  • 2011 – 79,321 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,541 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,541 km (+26,435)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    120,541 km
    Test number
    626670196564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,106 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    94,106 km
    Test number
    240264475822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,106 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,106 km
    Test number
    322221276636
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass86,409 miles (+979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,409 miles
    Test number
    721485370630
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. Pass85,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,430 miles
    Test number
    292660805367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  6. Fail85,430 km2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,430 km
    Test number
    316940415238
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  7. Pass84,436 miles (+36)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,436 miles
    Test number
    769502304370
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
  8. Pass84,400 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,400 miles
    Test number
    908173053262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Fail84,399 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,399 miles
    Test number
    529386243275
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass810,003 km (+801,901)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    810,003 km
    Test number
    817099822239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass8,102 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    8,102 km
    Test number
    237848322283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail8,101 km (-71,220)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,101 km
    Test number
    447588622295
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  13. Pass79,321 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,321 km
    Test number
    157106391001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T850 ALR

Does T850 ALR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T850 ALR expired on 23 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T850 ALR?
The MOT on T850 ALR expired on 23 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T850 ALR done?
T850 ALR was recorded at 120,541 km at its MOT on 24 Aug 2022, an average of 3,621 km a year.
Has T850 ALR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T850 ALR has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T850 ALR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T850 ALR find?
T850 ALR passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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