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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

T961 VNOMOT history

T961 VNO is an orange petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
108,227 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T961 VNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T961 VNO was last recorded at 108,227 miles on 8 May 2026, 902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,325 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
902 miles
Average per year
4,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,227 miles
  • 2025 – 107,325 miles
  • 2024 – 105,824 miles
  • 2023 – 105,032 miles
  • 2022 – 103,735 miles
  • 2021 – 102,990 miles
  • 2020 – 101,949 miles
  • 2019 – 100,736 miles
  • 2018 – 99,635 miles
  • 2017 – 98,796 miles
  • 2016 – 97,206 miles
  • 2015 – 96,073 miles
  • 2014 – 95,815 miles
  • 2013 – 91,804 miles
  • 2012 – 85,341 miles
  • 2011 – 79,221 miles
  • 2010 – 72,282 miles
  • 2009 – 65,077 miles
  • 2008 – 52,725 miles
  • 2007 – 38,712 miles
  • 2006 – 23,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,227 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,227 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    108,227 miles
    Test number
    416271406137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,325 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    107,325 miles
    Test number
    148923628779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,824 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    105,824 miles
    Test number
    449333500661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,032 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,032 miles
    Test number
    802023942574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,735 miles (+745)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,735 miles
    Test number
    632793646666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,990 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    102,990 miles
    Test number
    927648617936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,949 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    101,949 miles
    Test number
    206999915305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,736 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,736 miles
    Test number
    461997267120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,635 miles (+839)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,635 miles
    Test number
    114931886890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,796 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,796 miles
    Test number
    720575689801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,206 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,206 miles
    Test number
    109449251096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass96,073 miles (+258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,073 miles
    Test number
    248540115433
    • 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)
  13. Pass95,815 miles (+4,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,815 miles
    Test number
    678277204166
    • 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)
  14. Pass91,804 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,804 miles
    Test number
    335502703156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail91,804 miles (+6,463)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,804 miles
    Test number
    376861303159
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass85,341 miles (+6,120)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,341 miles
    Test number
    209542202419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,221 miles
    Test number
    216136401486
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail79,221 miles (+6,939)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,221 miles
    Test number
    869046001170
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass72,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,282 miles
    Test number
    130751240418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,282 miles (+7,205)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,282 miles
    Test number
    624069930030
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass65,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    65,077 miles
    Test number
    743120859159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,075 miles (+12,350)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,075 miles
    Test number
    724840959114
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  23. Pass52,725 miles (+14,013)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,725 miles
    Test number
    850120458102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,712 miles (+14,822)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,712 miles
    Test number
    680265337181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,890 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,890 miles
    Test number
    621838136185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,429 miles
    Test number
    192775866030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T961 VNO

Does T961 VNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T961 VNO is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T961 VNO?
The MOT on T961 VNO is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T961 VNO done?
T961 VNO was recorded at 108,227 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,253 miles a year.
Has T961 VNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T961 VNO has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on T961 VNO 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 T961 VNO find?
T961 VNO passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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