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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,295 cc

X36 ETAMOT history

X36 ETA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 134,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
134,855 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X36 ETA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X36 ETA was last recorded at 134,855 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,962 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
893 miles
Average per year
3,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,855 miles
  • 2025 – 133,962 miles
  • 2024 – 133,950 miles
  • 2023 – 133,830 miles
  • 2022 – 133,820 miles
  • 2021 – 133,241 miles
  • 2020 – 132,737 miles
  • 2019 – 129,869 miles
  • 2018 – 126,265 miles
  • 2017 – 122,714 miles
  • 2016 – 119,246 miles
  • 2015 – 114,888 miles
  • 2014 – 111,208 miles
  • 2013 – 106,626 miles
  • 2012 – 102,444 miles
  • 2011 – 98,089 miles
  • 2010 – 92,638 miles
  • 2009 – 87,927 miles
  • 2008 – 84,982 miles
  • 2007 – 75,155 miles
  • 2006 – 66,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,855 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,855 miles (+893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    134,855 miles
    Test number
    968634591454
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass133,962 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    133,962 miles
    Test number
    804131312162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside

  3. Fail133,950 miles (+120)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,950 miles
    Test number
    389628795940
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front steering arms
    • AdvisorySurface rust to underside of vehicle

  4. Pass133,830 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,830 miles
    Test number
    136591554906
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system

  5. Fail133,830 miles (+10)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,830 miles
    Test number
    163097947655
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system

  6. Pass133,820 miles (+579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,820 miles
    Test number
    893323355975
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion to suspension iron work

  7. Pass133,241 miles (+504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,241 miles
    Test number
    726656064518
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion to rear subframe

  8. Pass132,737 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,737 miles
    Test number
    903233116918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,733 miles (+2,864)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,733 miles
    Test number
    655580644029
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,869 miles
    Test number
    638115523714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,869 miles (+3,604)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,869 miles
    Test number
    264980863787
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass126,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,265 miles
    Test number
    444118749420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail126,265 miles (+3,551)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,265 miles
    Test number
    772298008210
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded central (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass122,714 miles (+3,468)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,714 miles
    Test number
    432124123307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,246 miles (+4,358)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,246 miles
    Test number
    374388551541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside front tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

  16. Pass114,888 miles (+3,680)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,888 miles
    Test number
    528790575077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass111,208 miles (+4,582)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    111,208 miles
    Test number
    876443584067
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass106,626 miles (+4,182)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,626 miles
    Test number
    886038173075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/f and rear tyres getting low

  19. Pass102,444 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    102,444 miles
    Test number
    358209582037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail102,443 miles (+4,354)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,443 miles
    Test number
    118756782430
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wall

  21. Pass98,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    98,089 miles
    Test number
    676767481080
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail98,089 miles (+5,451)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,089 miles
    Test number
    878077581029
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass92,638 miles (+4,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    92,638 miles
    Test number
    810301580042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass87,927 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    87,927 miles
    Test number
    101425989045
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smeary

  25. Fail87,927 miles (+2,945)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,927 miles
    Test number
    162397279006
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smeary

  26. Pass84,982 miles (+9,827)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    84,982 miles
    Test number
    443060148008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass75,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    75,155 miles
    Test number
    134527717476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail75,153 miles (+9,015)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,153 miles
    Test number
    753867117005
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  29. Pass66,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    66,138 miles
    Test number
    173724836014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X36 ETA

Does X36 ETA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X36 ETA is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X36 ETA?
The MOT on X36 ETA is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X36 ETA done?
X36 ETA was recorded at 134,855 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,358 miles a year.
Has X36 ETA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X36 ETA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on X36 ETA 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 ETA find?
X36 ETA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.

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