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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T853 FGTMOT history

T853 FGT is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 65,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2023
Mileage
65,131 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T853 FGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T853 FGT was last recorded at 65,131 miles on 2 Sept 2022, 1,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,725 miles · 8 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
1,406 miles
Average per year
1,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 65,131 miles
  • 2021 – 63,725 miles
  • 2020 – 62,095 miles
  • 2019 – 60,554 miles
  • 2018 – 58,706 miles
  • 2017 – 56,996 miles
  • 2016 – 55,849 miles
  • 2015 – 54,568 miles
  • 2014 – 52,839 miles
  • 2013 – 51,430 miles
  • 2012 – 48,793 miles
  • 2011 – 48,359 miles
  • 2010 – 47,378 miles
  • 2009 – 45,915 miles
  • 2008 – 44,413 miles
  • 2007 – 42,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,131 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,131 miles
    Test number
    389944808357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail65,131 miles (+1,406)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,131 miles
    Test number
    428987700627
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass63,725 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,725 miles
    Test number
    600342293092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,095 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,095 miles
    Test number
    875796149747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,554 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,554 miles
    Test number
    661006055182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,706 miles
    Test number
    804514120326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,706 miles (+1,710)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,706 miles
    Test number
    622467819005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass56,996 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,996 miles
    Test number
    419649717857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,849 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,849 miles
    Test number
    187372300340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,568 miles (+1,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,568 miles
    Test number
    634738375358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Perishing

  11. Pass52,839 miles (+1,409)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,839 miles
    Test number
    395172954241
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  12. Fail51,430 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,430 miles
    Test number
    155589433270
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  13. Pass51,430 miles (+2,637)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,430 miles
    Test number
    349519733479
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Pass48,793 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,793 miles
    Test number
    959134142273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail48,761 miles (+402)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,761 miles
    Test number
    529036932229
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass48,359 miles (+981)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,359 miles
    Test number
    719974361245
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Pass47,378 miles (+1,463)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,378 miles
    Test number
    920233650280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,915 miles (+1,502)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,915 miles
    Test number
    530397859245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,413 miles (+2,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,413 miles
    Test number
    603643238155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass42,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,009 miles
    Test number
    102260727197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,009 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,009 miles
    Test number
    360870827131
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T853 FGT

Does T853 FGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T853 FGT expired on 20 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T853 FGT?
The MOT on T853 FGT expired on 20 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T853 FGT done?
T853 FGT was recorded at 65,131 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2022, an average of 1,507 miles a year.
Has T853 FGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T853 FGT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T853 FGT 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 T853 FGT find?
T853 FGT passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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