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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

X36 DCFMOT history

X36 DCF is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 122,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
122,551 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X36 DCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X36 DCF was last recorded at 122,551 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,551 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,551 miles
  • 2024 – 121,565 miles
  • 2023 – 118,379 miles
  • 2022 – 112,742 miles
  • 2021 – 107,105 miles
  • 2019 – 103,469 miles
  • 2018 – 99,783 miles
  • 2017 – 93,013 miles
  • 2015 – 85,488 miles
  • 2014 – 81,031 miles
  • 2013 – 74,789 miles
  • 2012 – 70,755 miles
  • 2011 – 67,917 miles
  • 2010 – 61,322 miles
  • 2009 – 52,201 miles
  • 2008 – 51,547 miles
  • 2007 – 50,019 miles
  • 2006 – 48,071 miles
  • 2005 – 46,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,551 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,551 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,551 miles
    Test number
    244360327968
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail122,551 miles (+986)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,551 miles
    Test number
    806840258810
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,565 miles (+3,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    121,565 miles
    Test number
    416874788485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pads worn thin

  4. Pass118,379 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,379 miles
    Test number
    510193080139
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail118,352 miles (+5,610)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,352 miles
    Test number
    225425957621
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the wrong side (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,742 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,742 miles
    Test number
    558275274328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail112,731 miles (+1,024)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,731 miles
    Test number
    927340565014
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass111,707 miles (+4,602)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,707 miles
    Test number
    918025661945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,105 miles (+3,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,105 miles
    Test number
    633276264432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass103,469 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    103,469 miles
    Test number
    540830399401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail103,466 miles (+3,683)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,466 miles
    Test number
    869702405140
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass99,783 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,783 miles
    Test number
    374806828918
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail99,783 miles (+6,770)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,783 miles
    Test number
    220994133337
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass93,013 miles (+7,525)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,013 miles
    Test number
    146806626953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,488 miles
    Test number
    910858170926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,488 miles (+4,457)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,488 miles
    Test number
    216070670496
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass81,031 miles (+6,242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,031 miles
    Test number
    386864224469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass74,789 miles (+4,034)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,789 miles
    Test number
    105660143279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSTRONG ADVISE :- OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT AND BOLD ON INNER EDGE
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  19. Pass70,755 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,755 miles
    Test number
    987691742272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,917 miles
    Test number
    108066901265
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail67,917 miles (+6,595)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,917 miles
    Test number
    288166101212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass61,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    464480430287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,322 miles (+9,121)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    300078620257
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are perished in sidewalls.OSF tyre is worn on inner edge.NSF tyre sidewall damaged.
    • NoteCentre exhaust baffles broken.
    • NoteEngine light lit on dashboard.

  24. Pass52,201 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,201 miles
    Test number
    491595229125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,547 miles
    Test number
    664647248232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,547 miles (+1,528)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,547 miles
    Test number
    562535748281
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass50,019 miles (+1,948)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,019 miles
    Test number
    274819527296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,071 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,071 miles
    Test number
    204251756202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass46,211 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    46,211 miles
    Test number
    854822735345
    • NoteAdvice plastic sill covers

  30. Fail46,211 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,211 miles
    Test number
    481342735441
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
    • NoteAdvice plastic sill covers

Questions about X36 DCF

Does X36 DCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X36 DCF expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X36 DCF?
The MOT on X36 DCF expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X36 DCF done?
X36 DCF was recorded at 122,551 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 3,847 miles a year.
Has X36 DCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X36 DCF has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X36 DCF 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 X36 DCF find?
X36 DCF passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.

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