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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc

X49 HKEMOT history

X49 HKE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
89,574 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X49 HKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X49 HKE was last recorded at 89,574 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 3,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,895 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,679 miles
Average per year
3,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,574 miles
  • 2025 – 85,895 miles
  • 2023 – 83,414 miles
  • 2022 – 80,969 miles
  • 2021 – 79,141 miles
  • 2020 – 76,196 miles
  • 2019 – 70,751 miles
  • 2018 – 64,597 miles
  • 2017 – 59,297 miles
  • 2016 – 52,433 miles
  • 2015 – 51,977 miles
  • 2014 – 49,500 miles
  • 2012 – 46,844 miles
  • 2011 – 42,552 miles
  • 2010 – 42,327 miles
  • 2009 – 35,468 miles
  • 2008 – 26,585 miles
  • 2007 – 26,263 miles
  • 2006 – 22,730 miles
  • 2005 – 19,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,574 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake adjustment is advised.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisorySlight leak from rear diff.

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,574 miles (+3,679)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    89,574 miles
    Test number
    500520935162
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake adjustment is advised.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from rear diff.

  2. Pass85,895 miles (+2,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    85,895 miles
    Test number
    821454895989
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Outer skin braking up (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass83,414 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,414 miles
    Test number
    603663526009
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail83,411 miles (+2,442)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,411 miles
    Test number
    822897311171
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to perish.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass80,969 miles (+1,828)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    80,969 miles
    Test number
    669399989967
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass79,141 miles (+2,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,141 miles
    Test number
    680391564006
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass76,196 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,196 miles
    Test number
    454622385302
    • AdvisoryAll springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded on inner faces

  8. Fail76,196 miles (+5,445)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,196 miles
    Test number
    428678841789
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryDiff oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded on inner faces

  9. Pass70,751 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,751 miles
    Test number
    860591676893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,597 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,597 miles
    Test number
    779129582491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,297 miles (+6,864)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,297 miles
    Test number
    652136139673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,433 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,433 miles
    Test number
    260688803261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail52,433 miles (+456)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,433 miles
    Test number
    675880492614
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass51,977 miles (+2,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,977 miles
    Test number
    689536485086
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass49,500 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,500 miles
    Test number
    109903294065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,844 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,844 miles
    Test number
    916151592203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,552 miles (+225)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,552 miles
    Test number
    439539041248
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edges
    • NoteO/side rear tyre low tread 3mm

  18. Pass42,327 miles (+6,859)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,327 miles
    Test number
    222505120270
    • NoteSlight lift n/s/f lower swivel

  19. Fail35,468 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,468 miles
    Test number
    723907529202
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass35,468 miles (+8,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    35,468 miles
    Test number
    883487929275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass26,585 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,585 miles
    Test number
    173484438248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,263 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,263 miles
    Test number
    470427607229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,730 miles
    Test number
    372689566477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,730 miles (+3,224)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,730 miles
    Test number
    491199866287
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass19,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    19,506 miles
    Test number
    214889865274
    • 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)

Questions about X49 HKE

Does X49 HKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X49 HKE is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X49 HKE?
The MOT on X49 HKE is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X49 HKE done?
X49 HKE was recorded at 89,574 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 3,452 miles a year.
Has X49 HKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X49 HKE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on X49 HKE 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 X49 HKE find?
X49 HKE passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; handbrake adjustment is advised.; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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