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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T866 VAMMOT history

T866 VAM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 91,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
91,036 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T866 VAM
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T866 VAM was last recorded at 91,036 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2014: 51,499 miles, lower than 74,335 miles on 3 Apr 2013.

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
91,035 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,036 miles
  • 2025 – 88,919 miles
  • 2024 – 88,426 miles
  • 2022 – 88,246 miles
  • 2021 – 88,190 miles
  • 2020 – 87,022 miles
  • 2019 – 86,741 miles
  • 2017 – 86,711 miles
  • 2016 – 85,355 miles
  • 2015 – 84,682 miles
  • 2014 – 81,504 miles
  • 2013 – 74,335 miles
  • 2012 – 66,999 miles
  • 2011 – 58,194 miles
  • 2010 – 52,349 miles
  • 2009 – 46,436 miles
  • 2008 – 43,660 miles
  • 2007 – 41,695 miles
  • 2006 – 36,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,036 miles

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Engine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Bonnet stay inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,036 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    91,036 miles
    Test number
    983522247738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,035 miles (+2,116)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,035 miles
    Test number
    622797916151
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,919 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,919 miles
    Test number
    918915933790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,426 miles (+180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    88,426 miles
    Test number
    151802156977
    • AdvisoryUnder Body Covers Fitted

  5. Pass88,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    88,246 miles
    Test number
    254899803862
    • AdvisoryEngine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

  6. Fail88,246 miles (+56)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,246 miles
    Test number
    380589804997
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front Wiper Blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine , Under Body And Outer Sill Covers Fitted

  7. Pass88,190 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,190 miles
    Test number
    647487222996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,022 miles (+281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,022 miles
    Test number
    831969419903
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,741 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,741 miles
    Test number
    652164463357
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,711 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,711 miles
    Test number
    540177777605
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay inop

  11. Fail86,705 miles (+1,350)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,705 miles
    Test number
    403380911670
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay inop

  12. Pass85,355 miles (+673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,355 miles
    Test number
    424065102745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass84,682 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,682 miles
    Test number
    909320615119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  14. Fail84,682 miles (+3,178)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,682 miles
    Test number
    429777105138
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass81,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,504 miles
    Test number
    117379274065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,504 miles (+30,005)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,504 miles
    Test number
    749639774020
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  17. Fail51,499 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,499 miles
    Test number
    126197674078
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass51,499 miles (-22,836)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    51,499 miles
    Test number
    879847674082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,335 miles
    Test number
    946683793096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,335 miles (+7,336)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,335 miles
    Test number
    507133093072
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass66,999 miles (+8,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,999 miles
    Test number
    156618382435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass58,194 miles (+5,845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,194 miles
    Test number
    755359461069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass52,349 miles (+5,913)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,349 miles
    Test number
    192038470471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,436 miles (+2,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,436 miles
    Test number
    321807379057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass43,660 miles (+1,965)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,660 miles
    Test number
    442787168034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  26. Fail41,695 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,695 miles
    Test number
    141727287078
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass41,695 miles (+5,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,695 miles
    Test number
    660557587045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass36,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,623 miles
    Test number
    210299886003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Fail36,623 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,623 miles
    Test number
    580649486084
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T866 VAM

Does T866 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T866 VAM is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T866 VAM?
The MOT on T866 VAM is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T866 VAM done?
T866 VAM was recorded at 91,036 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 2,752 miles a year.
Has T866 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T866 VAM has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T866 VAM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T866 VAM find?
T866 VAM passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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