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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T988 SDCMOT history

T988 SDC is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 90,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
90,450 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T988 SDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T988 SDC was last recorded at 90,450 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 3,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,919 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,531 miles
Average per year
1,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,450 miles
  • 2025 – 86,919 miles
  • 2024 – 86,733 miles
  • 2023 – 86,309 miles
  • 2022 – 85,250 miles
  • 2021 – 84,950 miles
  • 2020 – 84,608 miles
  • 2019 – 83,998 miles
  • 2018 – 82,901 miles
  • 2017 – 81,544 miles
  • 2016 – 80,155 miles
  • 2015 – 79,086 miles
  • 2014 – 77,506 miles
  • 2013 – 76,231 miles
  • 2012 – 75,309 miles
  • 2011 – 74,130 miles
  • 2010 – 71,683 miles
  • 2009 – 69,018 miles
  • 2008 – 65,698 miles
  • 2007 – 62,188 miles
  • 2006 – 57,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,450 miles
  • 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coil spring corroded all around

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Heavy corrosion on both axles and all of the components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Reinforcing bars are heavily corroded X4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,450 miles (+3,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    90,450 miles
    Test number
    122093093902
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,919 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,919 miles
    Test number
    780426423512
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on both axles and all of the components
    • AdvisoryReinforcing bars are heavily corroded X4

  3. Fail86,916 miles (+183)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,916 miles
    Test number
    596114877084
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on the side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on both axles and all of the components
    • AdvisoryReinforcing bars are heavily corroded X4

  4. Pass86,733 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,733 miles
    Test number
    251943526960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,309 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,309 miles
    Test number
    703417931832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,303 miles (+1,053)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,303 miles
    Test number
    513570982819
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass85,250 miles (+300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,250 miles
    Test number
    148804920893
    • AdvisoryReinforcing sole bars under floor becoming corroded

  8. Pass84,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,950 miles
    Test number
    646423196221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,950 miles (+342)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,950 miles
    Test number
    430983959723
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass84,608 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,608 miles
    Test number
    358823506745
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail84,605 miles (+607)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,605 miles
    Test number
    872841575935
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass83,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,998 miles
    Test number
    571474551238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,998 miles (+1,097)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,998 miles
    Test number
    620310326478
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass82,901 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,901 miles
    Test number
    308980231198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,544 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,544 miles
    Test number
    433831598712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,541 miles (+1,386)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,541 miles
    Test number
    538655788397
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass80,155 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,155 miles
    Test number
    967147190044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,086 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,086 miles
    Test number
    927171695180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,506 miles (+1,275)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,506 miles
    Test number
    247599064488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s front spot light inop
    • NoteO/s front wing repeater full of water

  20. Pass76,231 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,231 miles
    Test number
    256649083429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,309 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,309 miles
    Test number
    497036582192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,130 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    74,130 miles
    Test number
    968446781193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,683 miles (+2,665)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,683 miles
    Test number
    254089960117
    • NoteOSF tyre worn on inside edge

  24. Pass69,018 miles (+3,320)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    69,018 miles
    Test number
    204804389196
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket corroded and detached from exhaust

  25. Pass65,698 miles (+3,510)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,698 miles
    Test number
    641938468148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,188 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,188 miles
    Test number
    493794177100
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass62,188 miles (+5,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    62,188 miles
    Test number
    541854777107
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass57,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    57,057 miles
    Test number
    621539686127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T988 SDC

Does T988 SDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T988 SDC is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T988 SDC?
The MOT on T988 SDC is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T988 SDC done?
T988 SDC was recorded at 90,450 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 1,661 miles a year.
Has T988 SDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T988 SDC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T988 SDC 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 SDC find?
T988 SDC passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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