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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

X54 HGFMOT history

X54 HGF is a yellow petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 4 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 69,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,659 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X54 HGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X54 HGF was last recorded at 69,659 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,500 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
1,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,659 miles
  • 2025 – 69,500 miles
  • 2024 – 69,490 miles
  • 2023 – 68,539 miles
  • 2022 – 67,231 miles
  • 2021 – 66,115 miles
  • 2020 – 65,670 miles
  • 2019 – 64,508 miles
  • 2018 – 62,608 miles
  • 2017 – 61,343 miles
  • 2016 – 59,579 miles
  • 2015 – 57,433 miles
  • 2014 – 53,845 miles
  • 2013 – 49,952 miles
  • 2012 – 47,369 miles
  • 2011 – 45,990 miles
  • 2010 – 45,573 miles
  • 2009 – 43,818 miles
  • 2008 – 43,369 miles
  • 2007 – 41,124 miles
  • 2006 – 38,692 miles
  • 2005 – 34,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,659 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension and general components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension and general components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 windscreen washer poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front number plate deteriated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak on rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear prob shaft rubber coupling deteriated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,659 miles (+159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,659 miles
    Test number
    801841276768
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension and general components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension and general components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass69,500 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,500 miles
    Test number
    172895373353
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both are cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail69,500 miles (+10)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,500 miles
    Test number
    625819723171
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both are cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass69,490 miles (+951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,490 miles
    Test number
    395828500099
    • AdvisoryFront numberplate damaged

  5. Pass68,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,539 miles
    Test number
    536480887003
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen washer poor

  6. Fail68,539 miles (+1,308)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,539 miles
    Test number
    283233084863
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen washer poor

  7. Pass67,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,231 miles
    Test number
    855690223138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  8. Fail67,231 miles (+1,116)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,231 miles
    Test number
    681115501617
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  9. Pass66,115 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,115 miles
    Test number
    816928205982
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriated
    • AdvisoryOil leak on rear diff
    • AdvisoryRear prob shaft rubber coupling deteriated

  10. Fail66,115 miles (+445)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,115 miles
    Test number
    211445687738
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen washer poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on rear diff
    • AdvisoryRear prob shaft rubber coupling deteriated

  11. Pass65,670 miles (+1,162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,670 miles
    Test number
    940480359420
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriating
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear tyre inner sidewalls splitting
    • AdvisoryProp shaft rear rubber coupling worn

  12. Pass64,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,508 miles
    Test number
    507110345473
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft coupling deteriating

  13. Fail64,508 miles (+1,900)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,508 miles
    Test number
    108601019813
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft coupling deteriating

  14. Pass62,608 miles (+1,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,608 miles
    Test number
    728603447410
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting deteriated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass61,343 miles (+1,764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,343 miles
    Test number
    777219222630
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edges and inner sidewall splitting
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers poor

  16. Pass59,579 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,579 miles
    Test number
    936299666257
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail59,579 miles (+2,146)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,579 miles
    Test number
    157041581187
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass57,433 miles (+3,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,433 miles
    Test number
    626754407836
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges

  19. Pass53,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,845 miles
    Test number
    409107924266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,845 miles (+3,893)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,845 miles
    Test number
    776367224284
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Fail49,952 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,952 miles
    Test number
    117164633291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass49,952 miles (+2,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,952 miles
    Test number
    907974633222
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass47,369 miles (+1,379)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,369 miles
    Test number
    398657232461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount deteriating

  24. Pass45,990 miles (+417)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,990 miles
    Test number
    356135231450
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside windscreen washer poor

  25. Pass45,573 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,573 miles
    Test number
    954766810253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,818 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,818 miles
    Test number
    481146839222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,369 miles
    Test number
    351465938260
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail43,369 miles (+2,245)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,369 miles
    Test number
    844555838233
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass41,124 miles (+2,432)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,124 miles
    Test number
    311288227419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,692 miles (+4,418)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,692 miles
    Test number
    944596636295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass34,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    34,274 miles
    Test number
    661006535284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about X54 HGF

Does X54 HGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X54 HGF is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X54 HGF?
The MOT on X54 HGF is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X54 HGF done?
X54 HGF was recorded at 69,659 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 1,695 miles a year.
Has X54 HGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X54 HGF has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X54 HGF 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 X54 HGF find?
X54 HGF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension and general components; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear, and 1 more.

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