
Mercedes-Benz SLK
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc
X1 KAFMOT history
X1 KAF is a grey diesel Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 28 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 104,326 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 May 2027
- Mileage
- 104,326 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,840 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X1 KAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 28 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X1 KAF was last recorded at 104,326 miles on 14 May 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 104,299 miles · 7 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 27 miles
- Average per year
- 7,840 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,326 miles
- 2025 – 101,514 miles
- 2024 – 97,839 miles
- 2023 – 94,000 miles
- 2022 – 88,972 miles
- 2021 – 81,461 miles
- 2020 – 75,224 miles
- 2019 – 68,106 miles
- 2018 – 55,120 miles
- 2017 – 41,040 miles
- 2016 – 29,527 miles
- 2015 – 18,187 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear metal scraping noise poss pad shims
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides , to caliper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 19 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,326 miles (+27)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2027
- Odometer
- 104,326 miles
- Test number
- 702797987840
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail104,299 miles (+2,785)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,299 miles
- Test number
- 287511864611
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass101,514 miles (+26)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2026
- Odometer
- 101,514 miles
- Test number
- 782679189292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear metal scraping noise poss pad shims
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides , to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))
Fail101,488 miles (+3,649)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,488 miles
- Test number
- 212307941696
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear metal scraping noise poss pad shims
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides , to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by tank (1.1.11 (c))
Pass97,839 miles (+3,839)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2025
- Odometer
- 97,839 miles
- Test number
- 601722377168
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass94,000 miles (+5,028)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2024
- Odometer
- 94,000 miles
- Test number
- 971163089437
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,972 miles (+7,511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 88,972 miles
- Test number
- 490790553338
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass81,461 miles (+6,237)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2022
- Odometer
- 81,461 miles
- Test number
- 497510476892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,224 miles (+7,118)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2021
- Odometer
- 75,224 miles
- Test number
- 681120439767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,106 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 68,106 miles
- Test number
- 125184839056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,105 miles (+12,985)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,105 miles
- Test number
- 627545932898
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass55,120 miles (+14,080)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2019
- Odometer
- 55,120 miles
- Test number
- 329638845950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,040 miles (+11,513)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 41,040 miles
- Test number
- 209492254764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,527 miles (+11,340)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 29,527 miles
- Test number
- 753443426208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,187 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 18,187 miles
- Test number
- 826979335174
- NoteNo smoke test result - vehicle runs too clean to register result
Questions about X1 KAF
- Does X1 KAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 KAF is valid until 31 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X1 KAF?
- The MOT on X1 KAF is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X1 KAF done?
- X1 KAF was recorded at 104,326 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 7,840 miles a year.
- Has X1 KAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X1 KAF has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on X1 KAF 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 X1 KAF find?
- X1 KAF passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play both sides; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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