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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

S12 XBYMOT history

S12 XBY is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 20 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
118,732 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 XBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 XBY was last recorded at 118,732 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,732 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,732 miles
  • 2024 – 117,771 miles
  • 2023 – 116,837 miles
  • 2022 – 116,581 miles
  • 2021 – 115,581 miles
  • 2020 – 113,024 miles
  • 2019 – 110,125 miles
  • 2018 – 108,101 miles
  • 2017 – 106,239 miles
  • 2016 – 103,166 miles
  • 2015 – 101,649 miles
  • 2014 – 96,807 miles
  • 2013 – 94,543 miles
  • 2012 – 91,864 miles
  • 2011 – 87,108 miles
  • 2010 – 83,726 miles
  • 2009 – 81,160 miles
  • 2008 – 79,024 miles
  • 2007 – 75,886 miles
  • 2006 – 70,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,732 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center box and rear box mounts and center box outer skin deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s of rear panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Brake pipes covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,732 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    118,732 miles
    Test number
    289152400524
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center box and rear box mounts and center box outer skin deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s of rear panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail118,732 miles (+961)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,732 miles
    Test number
    434302227982
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center box and rear box mounts and center box outer skin deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s of rear panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass117,771 miles (+934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    117,771 miles
    Test number
    395755404367
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in grease or other material

  4. Pass116,837 miles (+256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    116,837 miles
    Test number
    337415933536
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in grease or other material
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Pass116,581 miles (+1,000)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,581 miles
    Test number
    136335882540
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass115,581 miles (+2,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,581 miles
    Test number
    164549926981
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass113,235 miles (+211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,235 miles
    Test number
    615017827621
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  8. Pass113,024 miles (+2,899)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,024 miles
    Test number
    268786524370
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface Corrosion Fuel Line

  9. Pass110,125 miles (+2,024)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    110,125 miles
    Test number
    635028773188
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rattle
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySill Covers Fitted

  10. Pass108,101 miles (+1,862)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    108,101 miles
    Test number
    593604750122
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass106,239 miles (+3,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,239 miles
    Test number
    406730505970
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust section deteriorated

  12. Pass103,166 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    103,166 miles
    Test number
    187704730650
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  13. Fail103,166 miles (+1,517)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,166 miles
    Test number
    234614378291
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlastic over sills fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted

  14. Fail101,649 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,649 miles
    Test number
    366341425040
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass101,649 miles (+4,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    101,649 miles
    Test number
    645351625083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass96,807 miles (+2,264)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    96,807 miles
    Test number
    515959304092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteEml on

  17. Pass94,543 miles (+31)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    94,543 miles
    Test number
    626630633025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box outer skin deterioated

  18. Fail94,512 miles (+2,648)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,512 miles
    Test number
    547434023046
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box outer skin deterioated

  19. Pass91,864 miles4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    91,864 miles
    Test number
    606217822048
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteCentre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
    • NoteFront exhaust braket broken, still secure
    • NoteHigh beam flash not working
    • NoteNearside front ABS wire insecure, hitting wheel on full lock
    • NoteRear fuel pipe corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail91,864 miles (+4,756)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,864 miles
    Test number
    687074422033
    • FailureNearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteCentre exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
    • NoteFront exhaust braket broken, still secure
    • NoteHigh beam flash not working
    • NoteNearside front ABS wire insecure, hitting wheel on full lock
    • NoteRear fuel pipe corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass87,108 miles (+3,382)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    87,108 miles
    Test number
    168931111463
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  22. Pass83,726 miles (+2,566)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    83,726 miles
    Test number
    163948120062
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edge

  23. Pass81,160 miles (+2,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    81,160 miles
    Test number
    941389029092
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass79,024 miles (+3,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,024 miles
    Test number
    133902338442
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass75,886 miles (+5,043)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    75,886 miles
    Test number
    472471017056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    70,843 miles
    Test number
    153009236061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail70,843 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,843 miles
    Test number
    100839936009
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S12 XBY

Does S12 XBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 XBY is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S12 XBY?
The MOT on S12 XBY is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 XBY done?
S12 XBY was recorded at 118,732 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 2,419 miles a year.
Has S12 XBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 XBY has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 XBY 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 S12 XBY find?
S12 XBY passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear; exhaust mounting defective center box and rear box mounts and center box outer skin deteriorated; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s of rear panel corroded, and 1 more.

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