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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

T885 OBVMOT history

T885 OBV is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
122,433 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T885 OBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T885 OBV was last recorded at 122,433 miles on 7 Oct 2025, 809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jul 2017: 113,722 miles, lower than 115,837 miles on 12 Jul 2016.

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
121,624 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
809 miles
Average per year
3,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,433 miles
  • 2024 – 121,624 miles
  • 2023 – 120,615 miles
  • 2022 – 119,587 miles
  • 2021 – 118,414 miles
  • 2020 – 117,417 miles
  • 2019 – 116,406 miles
  • 2018 – 115,129 miles
  • 2017 – 113,722 miles
  • 2016 – 115,837 miles
  • 2015 – 109,769 miles
  • 2014 – 106,784 miles
  • 2013 – 102,977 miles
  • 2012 – 97,738 miles
  • 2011 – 90,205 miles
  • 2010 – 81,420 miles
  • 2009 – 73,205 miles
  • 2008 – 64,579 miles
  • 2007 – 57,356 miles
  • 2006 – 47,768 miles
  • 2005 – 42,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,433 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,433 miles (+809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,433 miles
    Test number
    664860194589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass121,624 miles (+1,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,624 miles
    Test number
    989534372895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass120,615 miles (+1,028)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    120,615 miles
    Test number
    309558188823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass119,587 miles (+1,173)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,587 miles
    Test number
    378642091309
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass118,414 miles (+997)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,414 miles
    Test number
    321246504993
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass117,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,417 miles
    Test number
    346994901881
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all the wheel arches starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail117,417 miles (+1,011)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,417 miles
    Test number
    854784030445
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all the wheel arches starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass116,406 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,406 miles
    Test number
    476742965231
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body corrosion all around suspension mountains components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail116,406 miles (+1,277)1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,406 miles
    Test number
    948017723610
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust poor
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body corrosion all around suspension mountains components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass115,129 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,129 miles
    Test number
    340153154163
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail115,124 miles (+1,402)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,124 miles
    Test number
    475006435226
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,722 miles (-2,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    113,722 miles
    Test number
    901110203241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront dust covers slightly weeping grease

  13. Pass115,837 miles (+6,068)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    115,837 miles
    Test number
    625746339320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,769 miles (+2,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    109,769 miles
    Test number
    158963615253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass106,784 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,784 miles
    Test number
    876603224264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    102,977 miles
    Test number
    736885483114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,977 miles (+5,239)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,977 miles
    Test number
    689290483137
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass97,738 miles (+7,533)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    97,738 miles
    Test number
    609060672198
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low in tread depth.
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure

  19. Pass90,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    90,205 miles
    Test number
    466097131155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,205 miles (+8,785)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,205 miles
    Test number
    377827131157
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass81,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,420 miles
    Test number
    922431730120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,420 miles (+8,215)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,420 miles
    Test number
    670990530117
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass73,205 miles (+8,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,205 miles
    Test number
    293828639457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass64,579 miles (+7,223)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,579 miles
    Test number
    641009128160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,356 miles
    Test number
    283233227114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,356 miles (+9,588)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,356 miles
    Test number
    641652327192
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  27. Pass47,768 miles (+5,150)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,768 miles
    Test number
    750639226194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2006
    Odometer
    42,618 miles
    Test number
    734096415111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T885 OBV

Does T885 OBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T885 OBV expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T885 OBV?
The MOT on T885 OBV expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T885 OBV done?
T885 OBV was recorded at 122,433 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2025, an average of 3,903 miles a year.
Has T885 OBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T885 OBV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T885 OBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T885 OBV find?
T885 OBV passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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