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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 2,996 cc

T888 SLKMOT history

T888 SLK is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,051 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 SLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 SLK was last recorded at 78,051 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,995 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
3,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,051 miles
  • 2025 – 77,381 miles
  • 2024 – 76,033 miles
  • 2023 – 75,240 miles
  • 2022 – 74,545 miles
  • 2021 – 72,754 miles
  • 2020 – 71,633 miles
  • 2019 – 66,627 miles
  • 2018 – 63,351 miles
  • 2017 – 57,992 miles
  • 2016 – 51,680 miles
  • 2015 – 47,022 miles
  • 2014 – 41,847 miles
  • 2013 – 39,203 miles
  • 2012 – 36,432 miles
  • 2011 – 32,644 miles
  • 2010 – 28,405 miles
  • 2009 – 22,926 miles
  • 2008 – 18,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,051 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,051 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,051 miles
    Test number
    847191084086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass77,995 miles (+614)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,995 miles
    Test number
    858147073249
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    77,381 miles
    Test number
    144232655855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail77,381 miles (+1,348)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,381 miles
    Test number
    638424881345
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass76,033 miles (+793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,033 miles
    Test number
    933045940289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass75,240 miles (+695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,240 miles
    Test number
    152092605266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass74,545 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,545 miles
    Test number
    489596688803
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail74,545 miles (+1,791)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,545 miles
    Test number
    984072547264
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass72,754 miles (+1,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,754 miles
    Test number
    880463343164
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened starting corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass71,633 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,633 miles
    Test number
    203378766664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail71,633 miles (+5,006)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,633 miles
    Test number
    934195558793
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass66,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,627 miles
    Test number
    896310100680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,627 miles (+3,276)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,627 miles
    Test number
    616776518117
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn cross strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass63,351 miles (+5,359)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,351 miles
    Test number
    232091282382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,992 miles (+6,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,992 miles
    Test number
    327942974223
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  16. Pass51,680 miles (+4,658)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,680 miles
    Test number
    546720593308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,022 miles (+5,175)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,022 miles
    Test number
    275463345065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,847 miles (+2,644)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,847 miles
    Test number
    519338344060
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass39,203 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,203 miles
    Test number
    519389243039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,432 miles (+3,788)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,432 miles
    Test number
    645801752031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,644 miles (+4,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,644 miles
    Test number
    285450971085
    • 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)

  22. Pass28,405 miles (+5,479)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,405 miles
    Test number
    214935990150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,926 miles (+4,866)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,926 miles
    Test number
    104918299144
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE HAS A CRACK IN THE INNER SIDEWALL. NOT THROUGH TO THE CORDS

  24. Pass18,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,060 miles
    Test number
    202148108257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T888 SLK

Does T888 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 SLK is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T888 SLK?
The MOT on T888 SLK is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 SLK done?
T888 SLK was recorded at 78,051 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,335 miles a year.
Has T888 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 SLK has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T888 SLK 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 SLK find?
T888 SLK passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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