T16SAM - MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 17 days ago
The Mercedes-Benz SLK, often referred to simply as the SLK, is a compact luxury roadster renowned for its sporty performance and elegant design. Manufactured by Mercedes-Benz, a brand with a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence, the SLK first debuted in 1996 and has undergone several updates since. Known for its retractable hardtop and agile handling, the model combines practicality with driving pleasure. Key features include a range of efficient engines, a refined interior, and advanced safety systems, making it a distinctive choice among compact convertibles. Its manufacturing reflects Mercedes-Benz’s commitment to quality and innovation, ensuring the SLK remains a popular option for enthusiasts seeking a stylish, versatile sports car.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
This used Mercedes-Benz SLK, registration T16SAM, was manufactured in 2001 and first registered in July 2001. It has a black exterior and a 1998cc petrol engine, with CO2 emissions of 235 g/km. The vehicle is currently taxed and has a valid MOT until 17 December 2024, with expiry on 19 December 2025. The latest recorded mileage is 98,136 miles. The MOT included advisories related to tyre condition, corrosion on suspension components, and minor issues such as slight play in wheel bearings and deteriorated brake hoses. Some components, including tyres and suspension parts, show signs of wear and corrosion but are not considered dangerous. The vehicle has a rear oil leak and some corrosion on the exhaust silencer, with plastic covers fitted that restrict inspection of certain components.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 17 December 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,136 mi
Expires: 19 December 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders and tread 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders and in tread 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders and in tread 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders and in tread 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
- Advisory Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory centre exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 17 December 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,136 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cords 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cords 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders and tread 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders and in tread 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders and in tread 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders and in tread 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
- Advisory Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory centre exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 13 December 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,370 mi
Expires: 19 December 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres Have Cracks Inbetween the Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Exhaust Corroded, Rear Silencer Outer Skin Deteriorated
- Advisory Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip, Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Surface Corrosion Front & Rear Suspension & Brake Components
- Advisory Slightly Long Travel on Handbrake
- Advisory Plastic cover sills fitted preventing inspection of components
Passed - 30 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,585 mi
Expires: 19 December 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory plastic cover sills fitted preventing inspection of components
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Advisory Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- Advisory Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Failed - 30 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,585 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory plastic cover sills fitted preventing inspection of components
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Advisory Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on shoulders 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- Advisory Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed - 16 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,773 mi
Expires: 19 December 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 14 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,773 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 08 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,811 mi
Expires: 19 December 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory offside and nearside headlamps have condesation
- Advisory plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
- Advisory exhaust centre silencer is corroded
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Exhaust mounting defective mount is corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear exhaust joint is corroded
- Advisory Offside Rear driveshaft oil seal is leaking
- Advisory Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Failed - 08 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,811 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory offside and nearside headlamps have condesation
- Advisory plastic cover sills and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
- Advisory exhaust centre silencer is corroded
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Front Exhaust mounting defective mount is corroded and detached (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Rear exhaust joint is corroded
- Advisory Offside Rear driveshaft oil seal is leaking
- Advisory Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 13 December 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,643 mi
Expires: 19 December 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory plastic cover sills are fitted preventing inspection of components
- Advisory centre exhaust outer skin is corroded
- Advisory centre exhaust joint is corroded
- Advisory Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Front offside and nearside headlamps have condensation inside
- Advisory Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 14 December 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,998 mi
Expires: 19 December 2019
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory plastic cover sills are fitted, preventing inspection of components
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory centre exhaust outer skin is rusty
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear
- Advisory Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Front Nail in tyre
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread and sidewall 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 13 December 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,788 mi
Expires: 19 December 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory plastic covers fitted to os ns outer sills ristricting inspection
- Advisory undertray fitted to inc rear suspension arms and fuel components inc pipes and hoses
- Advisory front to rear fuel pipe rear section corroded
- Advisory rear diff small oil leak
- Advisory rear exhaust box before back box outer skin deteriated
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Advisory nsr tyre outer wall lightly cracking
- Advisory Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Advisory nsf headlamp condensation present slightly affecting beam image
- Advisory osf track control arm slight play in rear ball joint
Passed - 13 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,738 mi
Expires: 19 December 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside headlamp has condensation
- Advisory Tyre worn close to the legal limit all are worn on inner edges (205/60/15) (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory engine undertrays and plastic sill covers are fitted
- Advisory Central exhaust box outer skin is rusty and centre joint is rusty
- Advisory Offside Rear Oil leak diff oil seal
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Advisory Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 09 December 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,699 mi
Expires: 19 December 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory nearside headlamp aim pattern poor/condensation/water in unit
- Advisory sill covers/undertrays fitted
- Advisory rear tyres worn inner edges/perished
- Advisory front tyres worn low inner edges/perished
- Advisory play in front steering arm joints
- Advisory offside front track rod end dust cover slightly damaged
Passed - 15 December 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,487 mi
Expires: 19 December 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Advisory Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed - 10 December 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,650 mi
Expires: 19 December 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Passed - 15 December 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,788 mi
Expires: 19 December 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Failed - 03 December 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,609 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed - 03 December 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,609 mi
Expires: 19 December 2012
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed - 07 December 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage:
Expires: 19 December 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 18 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,255 mi
Expires: 19 December 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Advisory Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 19 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,945 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Passed - 19 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,945 mi
Expires: 19 December 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Passed - 20 December 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,800 mi
Expires: 19 December 2008
Failed - 20 December 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,800 mi
Passed - 15 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,278 mi
Expires: 14 November 2007
Failed - 11 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,374 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 28 June 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 23,231 mi
Expires: 27 June 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for T16SAM?
The MOT expires on 19 December 2025.
What is the tax status of T16SAM?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of T16SAM?
This is a 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK in Black. It runs on Petrol with a 1998cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of T16SAM?
This vehicle produces 235 g/km of CO2 emissions.