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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,295 cc

X26 BUTMOT history

X26 BUT is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
58,186 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 BUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 BUT was last recorded at 58,186 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2015: 52,394 miles, lower than 500,993 miles on 12 Sept 2014.

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
58,185 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,186 miles
  • 2025 – 56,741 miles
  • 2024 – 55,308 miles
  • 2023 – 54,997 miles
  • 2022 – 54,965 miles
  • 2021 – 53,133 miles
  • 2016 – 52,931 miles
  • 2015 – 52,394 miles
  • 2014 – 500,993 miles
  • 2013 – 49,484 miles
  • 2012 – 48,225 miles
  • 2011 – 46,474 miles
  • 2010 – 44,408 miles
  • 2009 – 40,066 miles
  • 2008 – 36,217 miles
  • 2007 – 32,201 miles
  • 2006 – 26,337 miles
  • 2005 – 20,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,186 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,186 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    58,186 miles
    Test number
    113653901823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail58,185 miles (+1,444)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,185 miles
    Test number
    343368276105
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass56,741 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    56,741 miles
    Test number
    696752414068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail56,587 miles (+1,279)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,587 miles
    Test number
    505709360425
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass55,308 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    55,308 miles
    Test number
    433628563336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,997 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    54,997 miles
    Test number
    578906498712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,965 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,965 miles
    Test number
    701256319002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,133 miles (+202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    53,133 miles
    Test number
    705915907436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass52,931 miles (+537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,931 miles
    Test number
    307104082397
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears wearing at 2.6mm in places. (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass52,394 miles (-448,599)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,394 miles
    Test number
    587668995177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail500,993 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    500,993 miles
    Test number
    197735954297
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass500,993 miles (+451,509)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    500,993 miles
    Test number
    725595754212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,484 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,484 miles
    Test number
    575469363244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,479 miles (+1,254)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,479 miles
    Test number
    906436563286
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  15. Pass48,225 miles (+1,751)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,225 miles
    Test number
    987259362249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/r exhaust centre box corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre inner and outer sidewalls splits in rubber but no core exsposed

  16. Pass46,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    46,474 miles
    Test number
    329978301275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,474 miles (+2,066)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,474 miles
    Test number
    106057001239
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass44,408 miles (+4,342)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,408 miles
    Test number
    424730940470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass40,066 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,066 miles
    Test number
    983351939383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,010 miles (+3,793)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,010 miles
    Test number
    810509129393
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass36,217 miles (+4,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,217 miles
    Test number
    153901538373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass32,201 miles (+5,864)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    32,201 miles
    Test number
    403640237348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,337 miles (+6,056)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    26,337 miles
    Test number
    423689136318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    20,281 miles
    Test number
    283310545382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X26 BUT

Does X26 BUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 BUT is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X26 BUT?
The MOT on X26 BUT is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X26 BUT done?
X26 BUT was recorded at 58,186 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 1,848 miles a year.
Has X26 BUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 BUT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on X26 BUT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X26 BUT find?
X26 BUT passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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