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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

X37 MGJMOT history

X37 MGJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 80,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,968 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X37 MGJ
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 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X37 MGJ was last recorded at 80,968 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 1,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,562 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,406 miles
Average per year
2,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,968 miles
  • 2025 – 79,562 miles
  • 2024 – 78,018 miles
  • 2023 – 75,950 miles
  • 2022 – 73,813 miles
  • 2021 – 71,248 miles
  • 2020 – 69,977 miles
  • 2019 – 69,867 miles
  • 2018 – 69,600 miles
  • 2017 – 67,940 miles
  • 2016 – 66,621 miles
  • 2014 – 65,828 miles
  • 2013 – 62,640 miles
  • 2012 – 59,957 miles
  • 2011 – 54,615 miles
  • 2010 – 51,641 miles
  • 2009 – 47,613 miles
  • 2008 – 43,146 miles
  • 2007 – 38,944 miles
  • 2006 – 32,928 miles
  • 2005 – 28,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,968 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Undertray not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,968 miles (+1,406)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,968 miles
    Test number
    201560937865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass79,562 miles (+1,544)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,562 miles
    Test number
    770745261647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass78,018 miles (+2,068)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,018 miles
    Test number
    284870285187
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass75,950 miles (+2,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,950 miles
    Test number
    789687397936
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass73,813 miles (+2,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,813 miles
    Test number
    567994235734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass71,248 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,248 miles
    Test number
    962460325953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,977 miles (+110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,977 miles
    Test number
    755268911479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass69,867 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,867 miles
    Test number
    957654465933
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail69,867 miles (+267)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,867 miles
    Test number
    344025683768
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass69,600 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,600 miles
    Test number
    921231616892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,940 miles (+1,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,940 miles
    Test number
    283090650151
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  12. Pass66,621 miles (+793)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,621 miles
    Test number
    973870148076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,828 miles
    Test number
    499896234330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,828 miles (+3,188)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,828 miles
    Test number
    788546734349
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
  15. Pass62,640 miles (+2,683)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,640 miles
    Test number
    109574953227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass59,957 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,957 miles
    Test number
    339199882240
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail59,938 miles (+5,323)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,938 miles
    Test number
    469277882216
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
  18. Pass54,615 miles (+2,974)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,615 miles
    Test number
    727189671297
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
  19. Pass51,641 miles (+4,028)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,641 miles
    Test number
    313909170489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,613 miles (+4,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,613 miles
    Test number
    181321379218
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass43,146 miles (+4,202)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,146 miles
    Test number
    821115678216
    • 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)
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing on outside edge
  22. Pass38,944 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,944 miles
    Test number
    293756077206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,928 miles (+4,277)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,928 miles
    Test number
    330322486285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    28,651 miles
    Test number
    450391215486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X37 MGJ

Does X37 MGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X37 MGJ is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X37 MGJ?
The MOT on X37 MGJ is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X37 MGJ done?
X37 MGJ was recorded at 80,968 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 2,538 miles a year.
Has X37 MGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X37 MGJ has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2019.
Has the mileage on X37 MGJ 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 X37 MGJ find?
X37 MGJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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