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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T988 CLPMOT history

T988 CLP is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 74,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Dec 2024
Mileage
74,679 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T988 CLP
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
16 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T988 CLP was last recorded at 74,679 miles on 5 Dec 2023, 467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,212 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
467 miles
Average per year
1,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 74,679 miles
  • 2022 – 74,212 miles
  • 2021 – 73,242 miles
  • 2020 – 72,425 miles
  • 2019 – 69,793 miles
  • 2018 – 68,993 miles
  • 2017 – 66,923 miles
  • 2016 – 63,349 miles
  • 2015 – 60,256 miles
  • 2014 – 57,936 miles
  • 2009 – 57,558 miles
  • 2008 – 57,002 miles
  • 2007 – 55,904 miles
  • 2006 – 55,445 miles
  • 2005 – 51,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,679 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Slight play in front wheel bearings

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    74,679 miles
    Test number
    318595763689
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail74,679 miles (+467)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,679 miles
    Test number
    986271953363
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass74,212 miles (+970)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,212 miles
    Test number
    484820114679
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps show signs of water ingress
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering linkage
  4. Pass73,242 miles (+817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,242 miles
    Test number
    174444639725
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass72,425 miles (+763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,425 miles
    Test number
    856865210094
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail71,662 miles (+1,869)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,662 miles
    Test number
    808973368484
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass69,793 miles (+800)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,793 miles
    Test number
    236320073130
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working has tape obscuring warning light (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass68,993 miles (+2,070)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,993 miles
    Test number
    548948594448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses slightly perished
  9. Pass66,923 miles (+3,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,923 miles
    Test number
    192346652477
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearings
  10. Pass63,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,349 miles
    Test number
    416721258059
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearings
  11. Fail63,349 miles (+3,093)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,349 miles
    Test number
    548992708875
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearings
  12. Pass60,256 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,256 miles
    Test number
    135971065135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,936 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,936 miles
    Test number
    795669254249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,558 miles (+556)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    57,558 miles
    Test number
    233979349072
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUndershields restricting inspection
  15. Pass57,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,002 miles
    Test number
    112562558021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,002 miles (+1,098)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,002 miles
    Test number
    163552558435
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass55,904 miles (+459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,904 miles
    Test number
    761778857088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass55,445 miles (+3,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,445 miles
    Test number
    923684146052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass51,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    51,729 miles
    Test number
    664149395128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T988 CLP

Does T988 CLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T988 CLP expired on 8 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T988 CLP?
The MOT on T988 CLP expired on 8 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T988 CLP done?
T988 CLP was recorded at 74,679 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2023, an average of 1,249 miles a year.
Has T988 CLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T988 CLP has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T988 CLP 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 T988 CLP find?
T988 CLP passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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