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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc

X449 RBTMOT history

X449 RBT is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 9 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 188,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2024
Mileage
188,496 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X449 RBT
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
9 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X449 RBT was last recorded at 188,496 miles on 26 Apr 2023, 7,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,274 miles · 26 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
7,222 miles
Average per year
5,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 188,496 miles
  • 2022 – 181,274 miles
  • 2021 – 169,239 miles
  • 2020 – 159,740 miles
  • 2018 – 154,931 miles
  • 2017 – 145,255 miles
  • 2016 – 142,051 miles
  • 2015 – 137,008 miles
  • 2014 – 132,807 miles
  • 2013 – 126,510 miles
  • 2012 – 117,603 miles
  • 2011 – 111,065 miles
  • 2010 – 107,453 miles
  • 2009 – 99,268 miles
  • 2008 – 91,891 miles
  • 2007 – 91,663 miles
  • 2006 – 88,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,496 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded - soft in places
  • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked

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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,496 miles (+7,222)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    188,496 miles
    Test number
    555868634187
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded - soft in places
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked

  2. Pass181,274 miles (+20)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    181,274 miles
    Test number
    487514592339
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in areas

  3. Fail181,254 miles (+12,015)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,254 miles
    Test number
    969224040343
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured "D" bush bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in areas

  4. Pass169,239 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    169,239 miles
    Test number
    173357423432
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail169,204 miles (+9,464)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,204 miles
    Test number
    930051344672
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass159,740 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    159,740 miles
    Test number
    533023081995
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights dim

  7. Fail159,729 miles (+4,798)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,729 miles
    Test number
    614703407932
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights dim

  8. Pass154,931 miles (+9,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    154,931 miles
    Test number
    648866340850
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass145,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    145,255 miles
    Test number
    629169097643
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on

  10. Fail145,255 miles (+3,204)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,255 miles
    Test number
    339729571949
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on

  11. Pass142,051 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    142,051 miles
    Test number
    796866733638
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also poor condition (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  12. Fail142,050 miles (+5,042)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,050 miles
    Test number
    257152007645
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also poor condition (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  13. Pass137,008 miles (+4,201)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    137,008 miles
    Test number
    207924385457
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust poor condition

  14. Fail132,807 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,807 miles
    Test number
    698806384121
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre has scrubbing to sidewall

  15. Pass132,807 miles (+6,297)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    132,807 miles
    Test number
    845986884165
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre has scrubbing to sidewall

  16. Pass126,510 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    126,510 miles
    Test number
    485043383194
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail126,510 miles (+8,907)2 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,510 miles
    Test number
    405433883132
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass117,603 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    117,603 miles
    Test number
    209446182400
    • NoteSlight condensation in n/s headlight

  19. Fail117,603 miles (+6,538)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,603 miles
    Test number
    827536682117
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSlight condensation in n/s headlight

  20. Pass111,065 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    111,065 miles
    Test number
    536387781103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail110,981 miles (+3,528)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,981 miles
    Test number
    445043671114
    • DangerousHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass107,453 miles (+8,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    107,453 miles
    Test number
    633112680125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass99,268 miles (+7,377)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    99,268 miles
    Test number
    364954179183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,891 miles (+228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    91,891 miles
    Test number
    654059238200
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  25. Pass91,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    91,663 miles
    Test number
    190999207334
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail91,663 miles (+3,137)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,663 miles
    Test number
    480169307431
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass88,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    88,526 miles
    Test number
    361170636490
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about X449 RBT

Does X449 RBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X449 RBT expired on 25 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X449 RBT?
The MOT on X449 RBT expired on 25 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X449 RBT done?
X449 RBT was recorded at 188,496 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2023, an average of 5,991 miles a year.
Has X449 RBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X449 RBT has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on X449 RBT 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 X449 RBT find?
X449 RBT passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2023 with 6 advisories: front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play both; offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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