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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

X52 VUAMOT history

X52 VUA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 25 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 55,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2022
Mileage
55,174 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X52 VUA
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
25 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X52 VUA was last recorded at 55,174 miles on 26 Oct 2022, 1,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,009 miles · 15 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,165 miles
Average per year
2,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 55,174 miles
  • 2021 – 54,009 miles
  • 2020 – 52,944 miles
  • 2019 – 45,667 miles
  • 2018 – 41,756 miles
  • 2017 – 38,833 miles
  • 2015 – 34,042 miles
  • 2014 – 30,608 miles
  • 2012 – 29,146 miles
  • 2011 – 27,914 miles
  • 2010 – 26,692 miles
  • 2009 – 24,902 miles
  • 2008 – 23,560 miles
  • 2007 – 21,853 miles
  • 2006 – 20,160 miles
  • 2005 – 17,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail55,174 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail55,174 miles (+1,165)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,174 miles
    Test number
    275620667326
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass54,009 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,009 miles
    Test number
    757079086704
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail54,003 miles (+1,059)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,003 miles
    Test number
    430009303541
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass52,944 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,944 miles
    Test number
    471750937612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail52,942 miles (+7,275)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,942 miles
    Test number
    435892740882
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass45,667 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,667 miles
    Test number
    906985617159
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail45,661 miles (+3,905)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,661 miles
    Test number
    273101366335
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass41,756 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,756 miles
    Test number
    975172482625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,833 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,833 miles
    Test number
    448894860618
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail38,832 miles (+10)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,832 miles
    Test number
    341134205803
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail38,822 miles (+4,780)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,822 miles
    Test number
    113854576279
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass34,042 miles (+198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    34,042 miles
    Test number
    679368910397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass33,844 miles (+3,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,844 miles
    Test number
    196772915430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass30,608 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,608 miles
    Test number
    755708604044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,146 miles (+1,232)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    29,146 miles
    Test number
    269407442396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    27,914 miles
    Test number
    596208221328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,914 miles (+1,222)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,914 miles
    Test number
    729007821376
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass26,692 miles (+1,790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,692 miles
    Test number
    824947820330
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass24,902 miles (+1,342)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,902 miles
    Test number
    853116589299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,560 miles (+1,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,560 miles
    Test number
    780415898275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass21,853 miles (+1,693)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,853 miles
    Test number
    273531497296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,160 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    20,160 miles
    Test number
    741564236383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    17,856 miles
    Test number
    961044135342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X52 VUA

Does X52 VUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X52 VUA expired on 14 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X52 VUA?
The MOT on X52 VUA expired on 14 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X52 VUA done?
X52 VUA was recorded at 55,174 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2022, an average of 2,208 miles a year.
Has X52 VUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X52 VUA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on X52 VUA 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 X52 VUA find?
X52 VUA failed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2022 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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