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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T963 RCDMOT history

T963 RCD is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 101,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
101,856 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T963 RCD
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
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T963 RCD was last recorded at 101,856 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 7,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2009: 69,726 miles, lower than 118,911 miles on 7 Mar 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,740 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,116 miles
Average per year
2,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,856 miles
  • 2025 – 94,740 miles
  • 2023 – 94,120 miles
  • 2022 – 93,626 miles
  • 2021 – 93,035 miles
  • 2020 – 92,777 miles
  • 2019 – 92,175 miles
  • 2018 – 91,700 miles
  • 2017 – 90,812 miles
  • 2016 – 89,448 miles
  • 2015 – 87,965 miles
  • 2014 – 83,403 miles
  • 2013 – 80,285 miles
  • 2012 – 78,114 miles
  • 2011 – 77,460 miles
  • 2010 – 74,082 miles
  • 2009 – 69,726 miles
  • 2008 – 118,911 miles
  • 2007 – 63,667 miles
  • 2006 – 56,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,856 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.

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 205/55r16v

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,856 miles (+7,116)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    101,856 miles
    Test number
    361003790281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,740 miles (+620)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,740 miles
    Test number
    963236570647
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  3. Pass94,120 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,120 miles
    Test number
    316220221416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,626 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,626 miles
    Test number
    180965336793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    93,035 miles
    Test number
    584350468010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,035 miles (+258)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,035 miles
    Test number
    916164898268
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre split on inner sidewall

  7. Pass92,777 miles (+602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    92,777 miles
    Test number
    356897370590
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass92,175 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,175 miles
    Test number
    178441783405
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 205/55r16v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail92,171 miles (+471)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,171 miles
    Test number
    559531459042
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.469 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.37 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm 205/55r16v (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass91,700 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,700 miles
    Test number
    864904822582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,680 miles (+868)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,680 miles
    Test number
    860210700240
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass90,812 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,812 miles
    Test number
    897508930193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail90,770 miles (+1,322)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,770 miles
    Test number
    329470606748
    • FailureDirection indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp After using hazard lights indicators will not flash (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative Not flashing staying on (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass89,448 miles (+34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,448 miles
    Test number
    120653177086
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake back plate corroded

  15. Fail89,414 miles (+1,449)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,414 miles
    Test number
    207230924441
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded 3 pipes by a/b/s unit (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake back plate corroded

  16. Pass87,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,965 miles
    Test number
    335142315144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,964 miles (+4,561)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,964 miles
    Test number
    295962415199
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteBrake backing plates corroded
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings
    • NoteVarious chassis and suspention componants corroding

  18. Pass83,403 miles (+3,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,403 miles
    Test number
    378291494056
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass80,285 miles (+2,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,285 miles
    Test number
    455245713130
    • NoteSome areas of vehicle underbody and susupension rusty

  20. Pass78,114 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,114 miles
    Test number
    928301502132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,460 miles (+3,378)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    77,460 miles
    Test number
    146231411373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,082 miles (+4,356)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,082 miles
    Test number
    301182320390
    • NoteHeavy surface corrosion to brake pipes along nearside rear floor pan
    • NoteHeavy surface corrosion to fuel pipes along nearside rear floor pan
    • NoteSurface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear brake discs

  23. Pass69,726 miles (-49,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    69,726 miles
    Test number
    362487029270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail118,911 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,911 miles
    Test number
    561577768073
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass67,458 miles (+3,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,458 miles
    Test number
    641457968088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass63,667 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,667 miles
    Test number
    271880687096
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded and poor condition

  27. Fail63,666 miles (+7,110)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,666 miles
    Test number
    110829477489
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded and poor condition

  28. Pass56,556 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,556 miles
    Test number
    340602366028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T963 RCD

Does T963 RCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T963 RCD is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T963 RCD?
The MOT on T963 RCD is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T963 RCD done?
T963 RCD was recorded at 101,856 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,256 miles a year.
Has T963 RCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T963 RCD has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T963 RCD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T963 RCD find?
T963 RCD passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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