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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

X46 DMCMOT history

X46 DMC is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 14 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2024
Mileage
128,296 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X46 DMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X46 DMC was last recorded at 128,296 miles on 17 Oct 2023, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,250 miles · 13 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
4,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,296 miles
  • 2022 – 125,723 miles
  • 2021 – 116,555 miles
  • 2019 – 108,706 miles
  • 2018 – 105,350 miles
  • 2017 – 103,616 miles
  • 2016 – 101,085 miles
  • 2015 – 95,822 miles
  • 2014 – 91,185 miles
  • 2013 – 82,556 miles
  • 2012 – 75,208 miles
  • 2011 – 74,761 miles
  • 2010 – 69,073 miles
  • 2009 – 64,398 miles
  • 2008 – 58,790 miles
  • 2006 – 47,438 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,296 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,296 miles
    Test number
    353690695158
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,296 miles (+46)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,296 miles
    Test number
    116690552661
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,250 miles (+179)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,250 miles
    Test number
    950149702580
    • MajorNearside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard secondary cat (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard secondary cat (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap washer cracking

  4. Fail128,071 miles (+2,348)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,071 miles
    Test number
    453555305276
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified Seconadary catalysts have been removed (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,723 miles (+202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    125,723 miles
    Test number
    293215468156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail125,521 miles (+8,966)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,521 miles
    Test number
    651252675810
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,555 miles (+14)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    116,555 miles
    Test number
    908520835352
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail116,541 miles (+7,835)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,541 miles
    Test number
    602912717102
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,706 miles (+3,356)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,706 miles
    Test number
    984495564413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,350 miles (+1,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,350 miles
    Test number
    318542758010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front amber indicator faded
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s front to rear brake pipes corrosion

  11. Pass103,616 miles (+2,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,616 miles
    Test number
    774133943047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass101,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    101,085 miles
    Test number
    636776140352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail101,085 miles (+5,263)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,085 miles
    Test number
    266802205847
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass95,822 miles (+4,637)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,822 miles
    Test number
    668094785104
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass91,185 miles (+8,629)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,185 miles
    Test number
    729054584116
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  16. Pass82,556 miles (+7,348)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,556 miles
    Test number
    805590483150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,208 miles
    Test number
    245562002215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,208 miles (+447)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,208 miles
    Test number
    489981002276
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass74,761 miles (+5,688)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,761 miles
    Test number
    449018891046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,073 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,073 miles
    Test number
    740911710107
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail69,069 miles (+4,671)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,069 miles
    Test number
    330166700123
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass64,398 miles (+5,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,398 miles
    Test number
    550435819152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass58,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,790 miles
    Test number
    522116718135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,789 miles (+11,351)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,789 miles
    Test number
    611366518117
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass47,438 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    47,438 miles
    Test number
    533496766276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wheel bearings slight play

Questions about X46 DMC

Does X46 DMC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X46 DMC expired on 16 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X46 DMC?
The MOT on X46 DMC expired on 16 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X46 DMC done?
X46 DMC was recorded at 128,296 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2023, an average of 4,738 miles a year.
Has X46 DMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X46 DMC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on X46 DMC 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 X46 DMC find?
X46 DMC passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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