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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

X21 SJCMOT history

X21 SJC is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 128,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

X21 SJC black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
128,143 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X21 SJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X21 SJC was last recorded at 128,143 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 2,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,941 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,202 miles
Average per year
5,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,143 miles
  • 2025 – 125,941 miles
  • 2024 – 122,092 miles
  • 2023 – 119,437 miles
  • 2022 – 117,006 miles
  • 2021 – 114,666 miles
  • 2020 – 113,585 miles
  • 2019 – 108,198 miles
  • 2018 – 100,527 miles
  • 2017 – 92,816 miles
  • 2016 – 88,433 miles
  • 2015 – 83,637 miles
  • 2014 – 74,552 miles
  • 2013 – 65,270 miles
  • 2012 – 56,908 miles
  • 2011 – 45,483 miles
  • 2010 – 40,247 miles
  • 2009 – 37,093 miles
  • 2008 – 33,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,143 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,143 miles (+2,202)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    128,143 miles
    Test number
    921864119548
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass125,941 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    125,941 miles
    Test number
    942156498950
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail125,940 miles (+3,848)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,940 miles
    Test number
    126410810375
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass122,092 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,092 miles
    Test number
    784185341506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail122,092 miles (+2,655)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,092 miles
    Test number
    865006030943
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass119,437 miles (+2,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,437 miles
    Test number
    649748166382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (corroded through) (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass117,006 miles (+2,340)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    117,006 miles
    Test number
    570997592276
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly cracked/ perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Support crossmember corroded, not excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded, not likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass114,666 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,666 miles
    Test number
    647460651834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail114,666 miles (+1,081)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,666 miles
    Test number
    868115210147
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass113,585 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,585 miles
    Test number
    192261974302
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail113,585 miles (+5,387)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,585 miles
    Test number
    129257121530
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction out of date parking permit (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass108,198 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    108,198 miles
    Test number
    410460637944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,180 miles (+7,653)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,180 miles
    Test number
    685921030143
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass100,527 miles (+7,711)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,527 miles
    Test number
    283388266970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,816 miles
    Test number
    735328668181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,816 miles (+4,383)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,816 miles
    Test number
    195814799564
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass88,433 miles (+4,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,433 miles
    Test number
    418470971654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass83,637 miles (+9,085)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,637 miles
    Test number
    594575700178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,552 miles (+9,282)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,552 miles
    Test number
    567277544249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,270 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,270 miles
    Test number
    119673263217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,268 miles (+8,360)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,268 miles
    Test number
    818202363212
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass56,908 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,908 miles
    Test number
    386424242489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,901 miles (+11,418)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,901 miles
    Test number
    745323842226
    • DangerousNearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass45,483 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,483 miles
    Test number
    246146161223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,477 miles (+5,230)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,477 miles
    Test number
    308165361274
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass40,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    40,247 miles
    Test number
    810964560214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail40,247 miles (+3,154)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,247 miles
    Test number
    330401160402
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  28. Pass37,093 miles (+3,223)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,093 miles
    Test number
    113294069225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,870 miles
    Test number
    982857478282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail33,870 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,870 miles
    Test number
    370838968253
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X21 SJC

Does X21 SJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X21 SJC is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X21 SJC?
The MOT on X21 SJC is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X21 SJC done?
X21 SJC was recorded at 128,143 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 5,274 miles a year.
Has X21 SJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X21 SJC has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on X21 SJC 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 X21 SJC find?
X21 SJC passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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