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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T943 CWLMOT history

T943 CWL is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
103,021 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T943 CWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T943 CWL was last recorded at 103,021 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,684 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
337 miles
Average per year
2,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,021 miles
  • 2024 – 102,684 miles
  • 2023 – 101,771 miles
  • 2021 – 99,825 miles
  • 2020 – 99,578 miles
  • 2019 – 98,973 miles
  • 2018 – 97,600 miles
  • 2017 – 96,187 miles
  • 2016 – 94,560 miles
  • 2015 – 93,309 miles
  • 2014 – 91,873 miles
  • 2013 – 89,902 miles
  • 2012 – 83,347 miles
  • 2011 – 78,865 miles
  • 2008 – 72,900 miles
  • 2007 – 59,903 miles
  • 2006 – 58,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,021 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  • AdvisoryVehicle covered with under seal

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,021 miles (+337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    103,021 miles
    Test number
    597170828519
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle covered with under seal

  2. Pass102,684 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    102,684 miles
    Test number
    942307666102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail102,679 miles (+908)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,679 miles
    Test number
    413015050917
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass101,771 miles (+1,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,771 miles
    Test number
    705656126107
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,825 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    99,825 miles
    Test number
    997461605160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,578 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,578 miles
    Test number
    624868578866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,973 miles (+1,373)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,973 miles
    Test number
    614051907892
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass97,600 miles (+1,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,600 miles
    Test number
    893458054754
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering idler

  9. Pass96,187 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,187 miles
    Test number
    228306328868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,560 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,560 miles
    Test number
    786603648903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,309 miles (+1,436)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,309 miles
    Test number
    707498925074
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass91,873 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,873 miles
    Test number
    289335734091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,902 miles (+6,555)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,902 miles
    Test number
    416543243158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,347 miles (+4,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,347 miles
    Test number
    208248732158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass78,865 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,865 miles
    Test number
    836434101123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,853 miles (+5,953)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,853 miles
    Test number
    247455091012
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass72,900 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,900 miles
    Test number
    584429648257
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront disc wear
    • NoteFront no.plate cracked
    • NoteNear side front tyre outer tread area wearing
    • NoteRear axle leaking
    • NoteRear brake flexy pipe deteriorating

  18. Fail72,900 miles (+12,997)6 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,900 miles
    Test number
    330789648240
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear road wheel valve cracking
    • NoteFront disc wear
    • NoteFront no.plate cracked
    • NoteNear side front tyre outer tread area wearing
    • NoteRear axle leaking
    • NoteRear brake flexy pipe deteriorating

  19. Pass59,903 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    59,903 miles
    Test number
    614939087056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,572 miles
    Test number
    662840456151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,572 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,572 miles
    Test number
    864700256183
    • FailureFront Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T943 CWL

Does T943 CWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T943 CWL expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T943 CWL?
The MOT on T943 CWL expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T943 CWL done?
T943 CWL was recorded at 103,021 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 2,328 miles a year.
Has T943 CWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T943 CWL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T943 CWL 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 T943 CWL find?
T943 CWL passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust system corroded; vehicle covered with under seal.

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