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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 2,996 cc

X13 LJCMOT history

X13 LJC is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 3 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 51,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

X13 LJC red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
51,201 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X13 LJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X13 LJC was last recorded at 51,201 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Aug 2026: 51,201 miles, lower than 65,504 miles on 5 Aug 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
51,201 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,201 miles
  • 2025 – 65,504 miles
  • 2024 – 49,048 miles
  • 2023 – 46,007 miles
  • 2022 – 41,872 miles
  • 2021 – 35,259 miles
  • 2020 – 30,720 miles
  • 2019 – 29,621 miles
  • 2018 – 28,246 miles
  • 2017 – 27,149 miles
  • 2016 – 25,280 miles
  • 2015 – 24,195 miles
  • 2014 – 22,992 miles
  • 2013 – 21,461 miles
  • 2012 – 20,772 miles
  • 2011 – 18,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,201 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,201 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    51,201 miles
    Test number
    163997880151
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail51,201 miles (-14,303)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,201 miles
    Test number
    886419713898
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass65,504 miles (+16,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,504 miles
    Test number
    315188707477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass49,048 miles (+3,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    49,048 miles
    Test number
    405154747263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass46,007 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    46,007 miles
    Test number
    408686867650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail46,006 miles (+4,134)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,006 miles
    Test number
    320585980293
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass41,872 miles (+6,613)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    41,872 miles
    Test number
    545340812495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass35,259 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    35,259 miles
    Test number
    162399227584
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail35,259 miles (+4,539)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,259 miles
    Test number
    389865103272
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass30,720 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    30,720 miles
    Test number
    346666673115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,621 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,621 miles
    Test number
    408057279378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,246 miles (+1,097)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    28,246 miles
    Test number
    921745049629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    27,149 miles
    Test number
    381850257722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,149 miles (+1,869)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,149 miles
    Test number
    594404003306
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass25,280 miles (+1,085)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,280 miles
    Test number
    135406998955
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  16. Pass24,195 miles (+1,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,195 miles
    Test number
    267515435402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass22,992 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,992 miles
    Test number
    768504534109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,461 miles
    Test number
    219054533442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,461 miles (+689)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,461 miles
    Test number
    445000533167
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass20,772 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,772 miles
    Test number
    136517932179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,339 miles
    Test number
    677177061130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X13 LJC

Does X13 LJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X13 LJC is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X13 LJC?
The MOT on X13 LJC is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X13 LJC done?
X13 LJC was recorded at 51,201 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 2,162 miles a year.
Has X13 LJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X13 LJC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X13 LJC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Aug 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X13 LJC find?
X13 LJC passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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