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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

X437 HOUMOT history

X437 HOU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2023
Mileage
136,301 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X437 HOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X437 HOU was last recorded at 136,301 miles on 20 Jun 2022, 9,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,109 miles · 21 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
9,192 miles
Average per year
5,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,301 miles
  • 2021 – 127,109 miles
  • 2018 – 126,292 miles
  • 2017 – 122,464 miles
  • 2016 – 116,326 miles
  • 2015 – 106,783 miles
  • 2014 – 97,973 miles
  • 2013 – 88,697 miles
  • 2012 – 80,515 miles
  • 2011 – 71,970 miles
  • 2010 – 68,647 miles
  • 2009 – 63,057 miles
  • 2008 – 57,037 miles
  • 2006 – 51,873 miles
  • 2005 – 45,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,301 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,301 miles (+9,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    136,301 miles
    Test number
    697634600340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass127,109 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    127,109 miles
    Test number
    298397671329
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail127,100 miles (+808)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,100 miles
    Test number
    760668536504
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,292 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    126,292 miles
    Test number
    180977343361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,464 miles
    Test number
    370717200834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,464 miles (+6,138)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,464 miles
    Test number
    896882903344
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  7. Pass116,326 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    116,326 miles
    Test number
    767217461779
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light on

  8. Fail116,326 miles (+9,543)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,326 miles
    Test number
    993228539095
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light on

  9. Pass106,783 miles (+8,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,783 miles
    Test number
    259059025498
    • 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)

  10. Pass97,973 miles (+9,276)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,973 miles
    Test number
    445979424116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,697 miles (+8,182)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    88,697 miles
    Test number
    709866713113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,515 miles (+8,545)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,515 miles
    Test number
    997508412142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,970 miles (+3,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,970 miles
    Test number
    435785621135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass68,647 miles (+5,590)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,647 miles
    Test number
    353720130136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,057 miles
    Test number
    270019739169
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail63,057 miles (+994)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,057 miles
    Test number
    134429339183
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass62,063 miles (+5,026)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,063 miles
    Test number
    790621479003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise some condinsation in left headlamp (aim is ok).

  18. Pass57,037 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,037 miles
    Test number
    470466038121
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail57,037 miles (+5,164)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,037 miles
    Test number
    260780738409
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCoolant warning light on.

  20. Pass51,873 miles (+6,454)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    51,873 miles
    Test number
    382032456353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,419 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    45,419 miles
    Test number
    451610855319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

Questions about X437 HOU

Does X437 HOU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X437 HOU expired on 20 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X437 HOU?
The MOT on X437 HOU expired on 20 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X437 HOU done?
X437 HOU was recorded at 136,301 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2022, an average of 5,505 miles a year.
Has X437 HOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X437 HOU has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on X437 HOU 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 X437 HOU find?
X437 HOU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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