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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

TAO 304MOT history

TAO 304 is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
74,323 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TAO 304
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TAO 304 was last recorded at 74,323 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 2,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,865 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,458 miles
Average per year
3,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,323 miles
  • 2024 – 71,865 miles
  • 2023 – 68,340 miles
  • 2022 – 68,089 miles
  • 2021 – 66,441 miles
  • 2020 – 65,118 miles
  • 2019 – 62,385 miles
  • 2018 – 58,313 miles
  • 2017 – 53,629 miles
  • 2016 – 49,240 miles
  • 2015 – 44,394 miles
  • 2014 – 39,456 miles
  • 2013 – 34,865 miles
  • 2012 – 29,566 miles
  • 2011 – 22,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    598107023625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    947324834543
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both tail pipes (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass74,323 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,323 miles
    Test number
    443388499402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,865 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,865 miles
    Test number
    816181003004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,340 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,340 miles
    Test number
    874587997082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,089 miles (+1,648)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,089 miles
    Test number
    201135960593
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside, age related

  7. Pass66,441 miles (+1,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,441 miles
    Test number
    661606024427
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass65,118 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,118 miles
    Test number
    970536699462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,385 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,385 miles
    Test number
    279336787185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail62,383 miles (+4,070)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,383 miles
    Test number
    520365956333
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass58,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,313 miles
    Test number
    246992849982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail58,313 miles (+4,684)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,313 miles
    Test number
    129509840969
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass53,629 miles (+4,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,629 miles
    Test number
    694366755577
    • AdvisoryUneven tyre wear on offside front tyre.

  14. Pass49,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,240 miles
    Test number
    951451682898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  15. Fail49,240 miles (+4,846)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,240 miles
    Test number
    285504816807
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  16. Pass44,394 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,394 miles
    Test number
    376367825140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail44,394 miles (+4,938)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,394 miles
    Test number
    817287325126
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass39,456 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,456 miles
    Test number
    846677624158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,455 miles (+4,590)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,455 miles
    Test number
    548766024105
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass34,865 miles (+5,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,865 miles
    Test number
    866646113171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass29,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,566 miles
    Test number
    135609022110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  22. Fail29,566 miles (+30)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,566 miles
    Test number
    475009622113
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Fail29,536 miles (+6,889)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,536 miles
    Test number
    688685822193
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass22,647 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,647 miles
    Test number
    136215221199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about TAO 304

What vehicle is registration TAO 304 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TAO 304 on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 10 May 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TAO 304 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TAO 304 is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on TAO 304?
The MOT on TAO 304 is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TAO 304 done?
TAO 304 was recorded at 74,323 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 3,724 miles a year.
Has TAO 304 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TAO 304 has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on TAO 304 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 TAO 304 find?
TAO 304 passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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