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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 2,298 cc

T969 CLPMOT history

T969 CLP is a purple petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
89,379 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T969 CLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T969 CLP was last recorded at 89,379 miles on 22 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2026: 89,379 miles, lower than 94,089 miles on 1 May 2025.

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
94,089 miles · 1 May 2025
Average per year
1,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,379 miles
  • 2025 – 94,089 miles
  • 2023 – 88,962 miles
  • 2021 – 88,567 miles
  • 2019 – 86,890 miles
  • 2018 – 85,907 miles
  • 2017 – 84,990 miles
  • 2016 – 84,060 miles
  • 2015 – 81,996 miles
  • 2014 – 79,385 miles
  • 2013 – 77,343 miles
  • 2012 – 75,589 miles
  • 2011 – 73,292 miles
  • 2010 – 70,548 miles
  • 2008 – 67,588 miles
  • 2007 – 64,454 miles
  • 2006 – 59,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,379 miles
  • AdvisoryLight rust on brake pipes in general
  • AdvisoryNo reverse lights working. Car pre 2009
  • AdvisoryRear subframe is starting to corrode

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,379 miles (-4,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    89,379 miles
    Test number
    175503428670
    • AdvisoryLight rust on brake pipes in general
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights working. Car pre 2009
    • AdvisoryRear subframe is starting to corrode

  2. Pass94,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    94,089 miles
    Test number
    139385247413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,089 miles (+5,127)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,089 miles
    Test number
    457274122817
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass88,962 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,962 miles
    Test number
    533983888180
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in nearside headlamp
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not working

  5. Fail88,962 miles (+395)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,962 miles
    Test number
    703310904476
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCondensation in nearside headlamp
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog lamp not working

  6. Pass88,567 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,567 miles
    Test number
    870742957504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,890 miles (+983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,890 miles
    Test number
    676784905312
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass85,907 miles (+917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,907 miles
    Test number
    142014159126
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

  9. Pass84,990 miles (+930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,990 miles
    Test number
    748187220205
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyre treads are wearing low on the edges

  10. Pass84,060 miles (+2,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,060 miles
    Test number
    874073739624
    • AdvisoryFront offside and nearside front tyre treads are worn low on the edges

  11. Pass81,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,996 miles
    Test number
    207282315136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,996 miles (+2,611)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,996 miles
    Test number
    209441115119
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass79,385 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,385 miles
    Test number
    358104964165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,583 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,583 miles
    Test number
    829676314079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCondensation nearside headlamp
    • NoteNearside front hub area has slight movement

  15. Fail78,583 miles (+1,240)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,583 miles
    Test number
    977276414052
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCondensation nearside headlamp
    • NoteNearside front hub area has slight movement

  16. Pass77,343 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,343 miles
    Test number
    176578023065
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCondensation in nearside headlight
    • NoteRear disc's lipped
    • NoteSlight side to side play found at offside front wheel

  17. Fail77,343 miles (+1,754)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,343 miles
    Test number
    185098723009
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCondensation in nearside headlight
    • NoteRear disc's lipped
    • NoteSlight side to side play found at offside front wheel

  18. Pass75,589 miles (+2,297)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    75,589 miles
    Test number
    678696222040
    • NoteFront discs slightly lipped
    • NoteSlight movement in steering

  19. Pass73,292 miles (+2,744)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    73,292 miles
    Test number
    868789321086
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight movement in steering rack

  20. Pass70,548 miles (+2,960)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,548 miles
    Test number
    172186200412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,588 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    67,588 miles
    Test number
    473714058438
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s/f hub area
    • NoteSlight movement in steering

  22. Fail67,588 miles (+3,134)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,588 miles
    Test number
    912594658368
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight movement in n/s/f hub area
    • NoteSlight movement in steering

  23. Fail64,454 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,454 miles
    Test number
    472712337497
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s front tyre has cut in sidewall

  24. Pass64,454 miles (+4,768)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    64,454 miles
    Test number
    691702137321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s front tyre has cut in sidewall

  25. Pass59,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    59,686 miles
    Test number
    423050356334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,686 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,686 miles
    Test number
    293030556342
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about T969 CLP

Does T969 CLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T969 CLP is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T969 CLP?
The MOT on T969 CLP is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T969 CLP done?
T969 CLP was recorded at 89,379 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 1,535 miles a year.
Has T969 CLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T969 CLP has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T969 CLP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T969 CLP find?
T969 CLP passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: light rust on brake pipes in general; no reverse lights working. car pre 2009; rear subframe is starting to corrode.

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