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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T88 SLKMOT history

T88 SLK is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 74,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2025
Mileage
74,783 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 SLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 SLK was last recorded at 74,783 miles on 2 Feb 2024, 834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,949 miles · 18 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
834 miles
Average per year
1,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 74,783 miles
  • 2023 – 73,949 miles
  • 2022 – 71,586 miles
  • 2021 – 70,370 miles
  • 2020 – 69,640 miles
  • 2019 – 68,550 miles
  • 2018 – 67,323 miles
  • 2017 – 65,829 miles
  • 2016 – 64,425 miles
  • 2015 – 62,847 miles
  • 2014 – 61,375 miles
  • 2013 – 59,404 miles
  • 2012 – 56,932 miles
  • 2011 – 54,832 miles
  • 2010 – 53,052 miles
  • 2009 – 51,084 miles
  • 2008 – 49,124 miles
  • 2007 – 47,174 miles
  • 2006 – 45,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,783 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,783 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,783 miles
    Test number
    913369465714
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail74,783 miles (+834)2 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,783 miles
    Test number
    520189735244
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass73,949 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    73,949 miles
    Test number
    883878100313
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryWater in offside headlight unit
  4. Fail73,949 miles (+2,363)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,949 miles
    Test number
    218692180548
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryWater in offside headlight unit
  5. Pass71,586 miles (+1,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    71,586 miles
    Test number
    786237273043
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass70,370 miles (+730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,370 miles
    Test number
    174784769067
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass69,640 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,640 miles
    Test number
    679111165764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail69,619 miles (+1,069)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,619 miles
    Test number
    885618369136
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass68,550 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    68,550 miles
    Test number
    988583904040
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. Fail68,550 miles (+1,227)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,550 miles
    Test number
    698562339924
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour x6 (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass67,323 miles (+1,494)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,323 miles
    Test number
    391284649493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear diff leak
  12. Pass65,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,829 miles
    Test number
    156696231548
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear differential/axle
    • AdvisoryExhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER is very slow to clear at idle! advise fuel system treatment
  13. Fail65,827 miles (+1,402)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,827 miles
    Test number
    650199301491
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear differential/axle
    • AdvisoryExhaust system CATALYTIC CONVERTER is very slow to clear at idle! advise fuel system treatment
  14. Pass64,425 miles (+1,578)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,425 miles
    Test number
    172290875609
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering idler has slight play
  15. Pass62,847 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    62,847 miles
    Test number
    676952745076
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Fail62,847 miles (+1,472)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,847 miles
    Test number
    327152045063
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass61,375 miles (+1,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,375 miles
    Test number
    249532444063
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail59,404 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,404 miles
    Test number
    569786743063
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass59,404 miles (+2,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,404 miles
    Test number
    578576843049
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail56,932 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,932 miles
    Test number
    557674942027
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  21. Pass56,932 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,932 miles
    Test number
    816504742078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,832 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,832 miles
    Test number
    638892751025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,052 miles (+1,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,052 miles
    Test number
    202563360001
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  24. Pass51,084 miles (+1,960)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,084 miles
    Test number
    250446459052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,124 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,124 miles
    Test number
    382036848079
    • NoteOil leak rear diff area
  26. Fail49,112 miles (+1,938)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,112 miles
    Test number
    154863248492
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak rear diff area
  27. Pass47,174 miles (+2,174)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,174 miles
    Test number
    733747667035
    • NoteOil leak rear diff offside oil seal
  28. Pass45,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,000 miles
    Test number
    910263176092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T88 SLK

Does T88 SLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T88 SLK expired on 17 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T88 SLK?
The MOT on T88 SLK expired on 17 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T88 SLK done?
T88 SLK was recorded at 74,783 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2024, an average of 1,665 miles a year.
Has T88 SLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 SLK has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T88 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 T88 SLK find?
T88 SLK passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2024 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective hazy; offside headlamp lens slightly defective hazy; coolant leak, and 7 more.

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