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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.

X1 KAF grey Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass104,326 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass81,461 miles (+6,237)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    81,461 miles
    Test number
    497510476892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,224 miles (+7,118)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    75,224 miles
    Test number
    681120439767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,106 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,106 miles
    Test number
    125184839056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. Pass55,120 miles (+14,080)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,120 miles
    Test number
    329638845950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,040 miles (+11,513)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,040 miles
    Test number
    209492254764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,527 miles (+11,340)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,527 miles
    Test number
    753443426208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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