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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

T888 ATEMOT history

T888 ATE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Jul 2026
Mileage
93,607 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 ATE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 ATE was last recorded at 93,607 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 5,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,478 miles · 19 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
5,129 miles
Average per year
3,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,607 miles
  • 2024 – 88,478 miles
  • 2023 – 84,873 miles
  • 2022 – 83,750 miles
  • 2021 – 82,938 miles
  • 2020 – 81,976 miles
  • 2019 – 81,231 miles
  • 2018 – 78,229 miles
  • 2017 – 74,378 miles
  • 2016 – 71,501 miles
  • 2015 – 70,444 miles
  • 2014 – 67,599 miles
  • 2013 – 65,526 miles
  • 2012 – 62,124 miles
  • 2011 – 58,669 miles
  • 2010 – 50,258 miles
  • 2009 – 47,128 miles
  • 2008 – 44,630 miles
  • 2007 – 38,616 miles
  • 2006 – 33,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,607 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • All tyres perished on sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,607 miles (+5,129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    93,607 miles
    Test number
    677192051381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass88,478 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,478 miles
    Test number
    738948898910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,873 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,873 miles
    Test number
    871907076546
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail84,873 miles (+1,123)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,873 miles
    Test number
    562074549291
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass83,750 miles (+812)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    83,750 miles
    Test number
    700188576253
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass82,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,938 miles
    Test number
    972170791115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,938 miles (+962)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,938 miles
    Test number
    600461697931
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass81,976 miles (+745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,976 miles
    Test number
    369922012529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass81,231 miles (+3,002)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,231 miles
    Test number
    738186308035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,229 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,229 miles
    Test number
    589065971178
    • 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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail78,229 miles (+3,851)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,229 miles
    Test number
    889701547748
    • DangerousRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass74,378 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    74,378 miles
    Test number
    190924691357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished on sidewalls

  13. Fail74,375 miles (+2,874)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,375 miles
    Test number
    360173848877
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished on sidewalls

  14. Pass71,501 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,501 miles
    Test number
    306557134956
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner steering rack joint have slight play
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass71,387 miles (+943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,387 miles
    Test number
    643851383328
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering rack joints have slight play
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass70,444 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,444 miles
    Test number
    593619899830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,599 miles (+2,073)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,599 miles
    Test number
    798505734161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,526 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,526 miles
    Test number
    265017623147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,124 miles
    Test number
    109194772491
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail62,124 miles (+3,455)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,124 miles
    Test number
    826224372064
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass58,669 miles (+8,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,669 miles
    Test number
    399576771071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass50,258 miles (+3,130)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,258 miles
    Test number
    163037240013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCar tested under wet conditions

  23. Pass47,128 miles (+2,498)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,128 miles
    Test number
    953294749022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,630 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    44,630 miles
    Test number
    574582548077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,596 miles (+5,980)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,596 miles
    Test number
    163453438054
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass38,616 miles (+5,545)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,616 miles
    Test number
    740486647026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    33,071 miles
    Test number
    170490456060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T888 ATE

Does T888 ATE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T888 ATE expired on 10 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T888 ATE?
The MOT on T888 ATE expired on 10 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T888 ATE done?
T888 ATE was recorded at 93,607 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 3,123 miles a year.
Has T888 ATE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 ATE has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T888 ATE 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 T888 ATE find?
T888 ATE passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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