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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T870 VHJMOT history

T870 VHJ is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,285 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T870 VHJ
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
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T870 VHJ was last recorded at 89,285 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 1,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,659 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,626 miles
Average per year
2,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,285 miles
  • 2024 – 87,659 miles
  • 2023 – 86,141 miles
  • 2022 – 83,790 miles
  • 2020 – 80,067 miles
  • 2019 – 78,049 miles
  • 2018 – 74,977 miles
  • 2017 – 72,133 miles
  • 2016 – 69,470 miles
  • 2015 – 66,130 miles
  • 2014 – 64,181 miles
  • 2013 – 62,976 miles
  • 2012 – 62,631 miles
  • 2011 – 61,089 miles
  • 2010 – 54,458 miles
  • 2009 – 52,640 miles
  • 2008 – 52,152 miles
  • 2007 – 48,546 miles
  • 2006 – 48,361 miles
  • 2005 – 48,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,285 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,285 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,285 miles
    Test number
    163835245252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,659 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,659 miles
    Test number
    144698853817
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail87,658 miles (+1,517)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,658 miles
    Test number
    987031698267
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,141 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,141 miles
    Test number
    568106766580
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail86,141 miles (+2,351)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,141 miles
    Test number
    637779491366
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass83,790 miles (+3,723)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,790 miles
    Test number
    552417255684
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass80,067 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,067 miles
    Test number
    400600161592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,049 miles (+3,072)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,049 miles
    Test number
    180323077508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread thin edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering track rod end dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread thin 1.6/2mm outer wall perished/cracking screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade splitting at end/still clearing screen.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread thin edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering track rod end dust cover perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve body perished/splitting (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Pass74,977 miles (+2,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    74,977 miles
    Test number
    640452955103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass72,133 miles (+2,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    72,133 miles
    Test number
    126518181917
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres perished on outer walls

  11. Pass69,470 miles (+3,340)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,470 miles
    Test number
    625247831132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,130 miles (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    66,130 miles
    Test number
    188097995303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,181 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,181 miles
    Test number
    146973754385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    62,976 miles
    Test number
    445713533405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,976 miles (+345)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,976 miles
    Test number
    977863433341
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass62,631 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,631 miles
    Test number
    306006142334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,089 miles (+6,631)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,089 miles
    Test number
    896266551341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,458 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,458 miles
    Test number
    804316030397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,640 miles
    Test number
    783874239371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,640 miles (+488)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,640 miles
    Test number
    442181539340
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass52,152 miles (+3,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,152 miles
    Test number
    841779628321
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

  22. Pass48,546 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,546 miles
    Test number
    573643537308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,361 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    48,361 miles
    Test number
    283833836343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    48,281 miles
    Test number
    333126725358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,279 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,279 miles
    Test number
    581766025389
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED. †FRONT B RAKE PADS LOW.

Questions about T870 VHJ

Does T870 VHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T870 VHJ is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T870 VHJ?
The MOT on T870 VHJ is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T870 VHJ done?
T870 VHJ was recorded at 89,285 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 2,049 miles a year.
Has T870 VHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T870 VHJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T870 VHJ 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 T870 VHJ find?
T870 VHJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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