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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,998 cc

K40 XYXMOT history

K40 XYX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 25 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

K40 XYX silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,100 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 XYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 XYX was last recorded at 72,100 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 7,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,981 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,119 miles
Average per year
4,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,100 miles
  • 2024 – 64,981 miles
  • 2023 – 59,215 miles
  • 2022 – 55,914 miles
  • 2021 – 50,596 miles
  • 2020 – 49,262 miles
  • 2019 – 47,454 miles
  • 2018 – 45,752 miles
  • 2017 – 42,398 miles
  • 2016 – 38,680 miles
  • 2015 – 33,723 miles
  • 2014 – 29,332 miles
  • 2013 – 22,278 miles
  • 2012 – 12,392 miles
  • 2011 – 10,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,100 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,100 miles (+7,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,100 miles
    Test number
    908563229518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass64,981 miles (+5,766)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,981 miles
    Test number
    609355221256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,215 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    59,215 miles
    Test number
    802314423298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,914 miles (+2,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,914 miles
    Test number
    931165144233
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass53,460 miles (+2,864)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    53,460 miles
    Test number
    428114203256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,596 miles (+1,334)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,596 miles
    Test number
    890054300311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,262 miles
    Test number
    707838796322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail49,262 miles (+1,808)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,262 miles
    Test number
    874534841442
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass47,454 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,454 miles
    Test number
    756559826331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,752 miles
    Test number
    684053673930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,752 miles (+3,354)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,752 miles
    Test number
    862373981676
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is perished
  12. Pass42,398 miles (+3,718)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,398 miles
    Test number
    812108281685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass38,680 miles (+4,957)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,680 miles
    Test number
    948467612489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,723 miles (+4,391)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,723 miles
    Test number
    849735905008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,332 miles (+7,054)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,332 miles
    Test number
    709136814087
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded.
  16. Pass22,278 miles (+9,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    22,278 miles
    Test number
    545091793119
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass12,392 miles (+2,241)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    12,392 miles
    Test number
    388163922413
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on legal limit
  18. Pass10,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    10,151 miles
    Test number
    398343311489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 XYX

Does K40 XYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 XYX is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K40 XYX?
The MOT on K40 XYX is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 XYX done?
K40 XYX was recorded at 72,100 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 4,347 miles a year.
Has K40 XYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 XYX has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on K40 XYX 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 K40 XYX find?
K40 XYX passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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