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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T853 UGFMOT history

T853 UGF is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 35,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2025
Mileage
35,415 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T853 UGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T853 UGF was last recorded at 35,415 miles on 22 Mar 2024, 2,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,241 miles · 31 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,174 miles
Average per year
1,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 35,415 miles
  • 2023 – 33,241 miles
  • 2022 – 30,430 miles
  • 2020 – 30,127 miles
  • 2019 – 26,976 miles
  • 2017 – 20,513 miles
  • 2016 – 15,775 miles
  • 2015 – 12,629 miles
  • 2014 – 11,221 miles
  • 2013 – 8,237 miles
  • 2012 – 8,222 miles
  • 2011 – 7,960 miles
  • 2010 – 7,825 miles
  • 2009 – 7,274 miles
  • 2008 – 7,252 miles
  • 2007 – 7,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,415 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    35,415 miles
    Test number
    915506460471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail35,415 miles (+2,174)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,415 miles
    Test number
    502993178628
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass33,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    33,241 miles
    Test number
    659056412295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail33,241 miles (+2,811)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,241 miles
    Test number
    396739319671
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure dot 4913 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre dot 2600
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dot 1914 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear dot 0114

  5. Pass30,430 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    30,430 miles
    Test number
    840131191088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,127 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    30,127 miles
    Test number
    713228774195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail30,126 miles (+3,150)1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,126 miles
    Test number
    239797083802
    • MajorRear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass26,976 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    26,976 miles
    Test number
    777304260244
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  9. Fail26,976 miles (+6,463)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,976 miles
    Test number
    567770242691
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  10. Pass20,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    20,513 miles
    Test number
    737160423409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail20,513 miles (+4,738)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,513 miles
    Test number
    567350733920
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass15,775 miles (+3,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    15,775 miles
    Test number
    586115363828
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Fail12,629 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,629 miles
    Test number
    217058215177
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass12,629 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    12,629 miles
    Test number
    696198115112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,221 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    11,221 miles
    Test number
    915082224111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,237 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    8,237 miles
    Test number
    788716223141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass8,222 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    8,222 miles
    Test number
    499780842049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass7,960 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    7,960 miles
    Test number
    237363051008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass7,825 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    7,825 miles
    Test number
    703681450086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,274 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    7,274 miles
    Test number
    140027449454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,252 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    7,252 miles
    Test number
    910896748075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    7,244 miles
    Test number
    551694427173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T853 UGF

Does T853 UGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T853 UGF expired on 30 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T853 UGF?
The MOT on T853 UGF expired on 30 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T853 UGF done?
T853 UGF was recorded at 35,415 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2024, an average of 1,668 miles a year.
Has T853 UGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T853 UGF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T853 UGF 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 UGF find?
T853 UGF passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play.

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