Mercedes-Benz SLK
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc
X38 HNRMOT history
X38 HNR is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,077 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 98,077 mi
- At MOT on 16 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,496 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X38 HNR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 31 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X38 HNR was last recorded at 98,077 miles on 16 Aug 2025, 744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 97,333 miles · 28 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 744 miles
- Average per year
- 3,496 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 98,077 miles
- 2024 – 97,333 miles
- 2023 – 95,334 miles
- 2022 – 94,916 miles
- 2021 – 94,916 miles
- 2020 – 94,613 miles
- 2019 – 94,455 miles
- 2018 – 86,902 miles
- 2017 – 84,821 miles
- 2016 – 80,351 miles
- 2015 – 77,106 miles
- 2014 – 73,394 miles
- 2013 – 64,635 miles
- 2012 – 58,303 miles
- 2011 – 52,853 miles
- 2010 – 47,958 miles
- 2009 – 42,868 miles
- 2008 – 39,010 miles
- 2007 – 34,462 miles
- 2006 – 29,490 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,077 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear exhaust shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009
Full MOT history
26 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,077 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 98,077 miles
- Test number
- 514197562947
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust shield loose
Fail98,077 miles (+744)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,077 miles
- Test number
- 674026834471
- Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust shield loose
Pass97,333 miles (+41)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 97,333 miles
- Test number
- 132630346934
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust shield loose
Fail97,292 miles (+1,958)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,292 miles
- Test number
- 525365566427
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loos
Pass95,334 miles (+418)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 95,334 miles
- Test number
- 282700509340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass94,916 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 94,916 miles
- Test number
- 477843706190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,916 miles (+303)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,916 miles
- Test number
- 382829232492
- DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system O/S (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire leaking on to exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass94,613 miles (+158)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 94,613 miles
- Test number
- 224234677102
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass94,455 miles (+7,553)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 94,455 miles
- Test number
- 294929762666
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass86,902 miles (+2,081)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 86,902 miles
- Test number
- 916535665152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,821 miles (+4,470)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 84,821 miles
- Test number
- 119551127868
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INC LOWER SUSPENSION ARM INNER MOUNTING POINT AREAS (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play O/S AND N/S TRACK ROD INNER JOINTS HAVE FREE PLAY-WEAR (2.2.B.1f)
Pass80,351 miles (+3,245)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 80,351 miles
- Test number
- 436526678380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,106 miles (+3,712)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 77,106 miles
- Test number
- 200151623057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,394 miles (+3,235)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 73,394 miles
- Test number
- 235332144317
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteAdvise bonnet catch unreliable
- NoteAdvise o/s/f shocker damping action poor
Pass70,159 miles (+5,524)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 70,159 miles
- Test number
- 165127004402
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass64,635 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 64,635 miles
- Test number
- 958041323009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,624 miles (+6,321)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,624 miles
- Test number
- 706495313086
- FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass58,303 miles (+5,450)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 58,303 miles
- Test number
- 958790912013
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass52,853 miles (+4,895)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 52,853 miles
- Test number
- 117231011063
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteAdvise slight damage to front no plate
Pass47,958 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 47,958 miles
- Test number
- 873438520080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,958 miles (+5,090)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,958 miles
- Test number
- 581586120011
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass42,868 miles (+3,858)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 42,868 miles
- Test number
- 861469519078
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass39,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 39,010 miles
- Test number
- 673360218042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,010 miles (+4,548)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,010 miles
- Test number
- 784430418029
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass34,462 miles (+4,972)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 34,462 miles
- Test number
- 754980517026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteNearside front fog light insecure
- NoteNearside front tyre very close to limit
- NoteOffside front tyre close to limit
Pass29,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 29,490 miles
- Test number
- 250313606033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X38 HNR
- Does X38 HNR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X38 HNR expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X38 HNR?
- The MOT on X38 HNR expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X38 HNR done?
- X38 HNR was recorded at 98,077 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2025, an average of 3,496 miles a year.
- Has X38 HNR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X38 HNR has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on X38 HNR 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 X38 HNR find?
- X38 HNR passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 2 more.
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