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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T996 FFCMOT history

T996 FFC is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
89,956 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T996 FFC
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
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T996 FFC was last recorded at 89,956 miles on 16 May 2026, 655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,301 miles · 2 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
655 miles
Average per year
1,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,956 miles
  • 2024 – 89,301 miles
  • 2023 – 88,773 miles
  • 2022 – 88,002 miles
  • 2021 – 86,753 miles
  • 2018 – 86,698 miles
  • 2017 – 86,674 miles
  • 2016 – 86,440 miles
  • 2014 – 86,017 miles
  • 2013 – 84,524 miles
  • 2012 – 82,432 miles
  • 2011 – 80,237 miles
  • 2010 – 77,556 miles
  • 2009 – 73,521 miles
  • 2008 – 69,866 miles
  • 2007 – 65,202 miles
  • 2006 – 62,673 miles
  • 2005 – 60,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,956 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,956 miles (+655)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    89,956 miles
    Test number
    319466392627
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,301 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,301 miles
    Test number
    457698571448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,773 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,773 miles
    Test number
    374912197397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,002 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,002 miles
    Test number
    638904254896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,753 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,753 miles
    Test number
    219590207087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass86,698 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,698 miles
    Test number
    770920869417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail86,698 miles (+24)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,698 miles
    Test number
    336880394109
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,674 miles (+234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,674 miles
    Test number
    322928273011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass86,440 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,440 miles
    Test number
    232479680087
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail86,440 miles (+423)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,440 miles
    Test number
    882827701270
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute Not flashing at all at time of test (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off Not flashing at all at time of test (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on Not flashing at all at time of test (1.4.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass86,017 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,017 miles
    Test number
    316711384442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,524 miles (+2,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    84,524 miles
    Test number
    247819383245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass82,432 miles (+2,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    82,432 miles
    Test number
    539959012306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail80,237 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,237 miles
    Test number
    438049721497
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  15. Pass80,237 miles (+2,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    80,237 miles
    Test number
    657829321320
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  16. Fail77,556 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,556 miles
    Test number
    171654510325
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass77,556 miles (+4,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,556 miles
    Test number
    921554510345
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass73,521 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    73,521 miles
    Test number
    461305819483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    69,866 miles
    Test number
    141663828359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,866 miles (+4,664)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,866 miles
    Test number
    540703528312
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass65,202 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    65,202 miles
    Test number
    801370317372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    62,673 miles
    Test number
    450728516411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,673 miles (+1,912)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,673 miles
    Test number
    530978416362
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  24. Pass60,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    60,761 miles
    Test number
    230514035371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,761 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,761 miles
    Test number
    604534935399
    • Repaired at testFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Questions about T996 FFC

Does T996 FFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T996 FFC is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T996 FFC?
The MOT on T996 FFC is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T996 FFC done?
T996 FFC was recorded at 89,956 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 1,427 miles a year.
Has T996 FFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T996 FFC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2018.
Has the mileage on T996 FFC 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 T996 FFC find?
T996 FFC passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, and 2 more.

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