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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T96 KWEMOT history

T96 KWE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 5 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2023
Mileage
129,847 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T96 KWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T96 KWE was last recorded at 129,847 miles on 19 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,847 miles · 18 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,847 miles
  • 2021 – 127,707 miles
  • 2020 – 126,570 miles
  • 2019 – 125,427 miles
  • 2018 – 125,233 miles
  • 2017 – 124,568 miles
  • 2016 – 118,383 miles
  • 2015 – 111,151 miles
  • 2014 – 105,042 miles
  • 2012 – 95,856 miles
  • 2011 – 90,637 miles
  • 2010 – 86,511 miles
  • 2009 – 80,419 miles
  • 2008 – 75,672 miles
  • 2007 – 71,913 miles
  • 2006 – 67,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,847 miles
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All small arms on the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,847 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,847 miles
    Test number
    397894556015
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All small arms on the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,847 miles (+2,140)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,847 miles
    Test number
    444694199114
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All small arms on the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,707 miles (+1,137)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,707 miles
    Test number
    869799607315
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S and N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Front and Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,570 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,570 miles
    Test number
    362612765619
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low to edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from both g/box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail126,566 miles (+1,139)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,566 miles
    Test number
    221292289717
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low to edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from both g/box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    125,427 miles
    Test number
    174133506336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,427 miles (+194)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,427 miles
    Test number
    557461590550
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass125,233 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,233 miles
    Test number
    177573674157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    124,568 miles
    Test number
    329200577777
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inside edge
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes worn

  10. Fail124,568 miles (+6,185)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,568 miles
    Test number
    447569347317
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inside edge
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bushes worn

  11. Pass118,383 miles (+89)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    118,383 miles
    Test number
    931102031556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension bushes weak

  12. Fail118,294 miles (+7,143)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,294 miles
    Test number
    952075585321
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault BAS/ASR light illuminated (3.4.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust earth strap broken

  13. Pass111,151 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,151 miles
    Test number
    226020575485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,150 miles (+6,108)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,150 miles
    Test number
    785909065142
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass105,042 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,042 miles
    Test number
    466773414026
    • NoteWear on bottom ball joints

  16. Fail105,042 miles (+9,186)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,042 miles
    Test number
    505196704032
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWear on front bottom ball joints

  17. Pass95,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    95,856 miles
    Test number
    248185882497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,855 miles (+5,218)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,855 miles
    Test number
    856785982198
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass90,637 miles (+4,126)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    90,637 miles
    Test number
    919858271149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded slightly

  20. Pass86,511 miles (+6,092)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    86,511 miles
    Test number
    841262380150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass80,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    80,419 miles
    Test number
    983876879106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,416 miles (+4,744)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,416 miles
    Test number
    802486079187
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass75,672 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    75,672 miles
    Test number
    450039078107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,913 miles (+4,185)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    71,913 miles
    Test number
    634098517089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    67,728 miles
    Test number
    701429556229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T96 KWE

Does T96 KWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T96 KWE expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T96 KWE?
The MOT on T96 KWE expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T96 KWE done?
T96 KWE was recorded at 129,847 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2022, an average of 3,901 miles a year.
Has T96 KWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T96 KWE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T96 KWE 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 T96 KWE find?
T96 KWE passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside & offside; central exhaust mounting defective; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 5 more.

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