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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

X54 SPUMOT history

X54 SPU is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2024
Mileage
72,190 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X54 SPU
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
24 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X54 SPU was last recorded at 72,190 miles on 19 Jun 2023, 5,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,958 miles · 22 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
5,232 miles
Average per year
3,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 72,190 miles
  • 2022 – 66,958 miles
  • 2021 – 61,485 miles
  • 2020 – 57,854 miles
  • 2019 – 54,962 miles
  • 2018 – 51,426 miles
  • 2017 – 46,407 miles
  • 2016 – 40,132 miles
  • 2015 – 37,682 miles
  • 2014 – 33,582 miles
  • 2013 – 30,309 miles
  • 2012 – 27,501 miles
  • 2011 – 24,377 miles
  • 2010 – 23,474 miles
  • 2009 – 21,218 miles
  • 2008 – 17,628 miles
  • 2007 – 15,092 miles
  • 2006 – 11,943 miles
  • 2005 – 9,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,190 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,190 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    72,190 miles
    Test number
    797261240750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail72,190 miles (+5,232)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,190 miles
    Test number
    582256673556
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass66,958 miles (+5,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    66,958 miles
    Test number
    371798753671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass61,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    61,485 miles
    Test number
    651635464040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,485 miles (+3,631)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,485 miles
    Test number
    912459478467
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass57,854 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    57,854 miles
    Test number
    573971346269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,847 miles (+2,885)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,847 miles
    Test number
    472301783061
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

  8. Pass54,962 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,962 miles
    Test number
    167090600005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,426 miles (+165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,426 miles
    Test number
    888665126925
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail51,261 miles (+4,854)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,261 miles
    Test number
    588748187079
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass46,407 miles (+6,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,407 miles
    Test number
    903865597697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on dash on
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass40,132 miles (+2,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    40,132 miles
    Test number
    390737008005
    • AdvisoryFront offside brake disc face slightly scored
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass37,682 miles (+4,100)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,682 miles
    Test number
    907414115165
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine lamp on dash on
    • NoteFront offside brake disc face slightly scored

  14. Pass33,582 miles (+3,273)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    33,582 miles
    Test number
    285598724468
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront offside brake disc scored
    • NoteRear nearside tyre edge worn (just legal)
    • NoteRear nearside tyre nail in tread
    • NoteRear offside tyre worn

  15. Pass30,309 miles (+2,808)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,309 miles
    Test number
    456544833105
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront nearside tyre outer edge worn

  16. Pass27,501 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,501 miles
    Test number
    235962432194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,471 miles (+3,094)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,471 miles
    Test number
    997621832126
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass24,377 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,377 miles
    Test number
    425165421114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,474 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    23,474 miles
    Test number
    474415400395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,218 miles
    Test number
    672123029394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,218 miles (+3,590)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,218 miles
    Test number
    910823729377
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass17,628 miles (+2,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,628 miles
    Test number
    482780858297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass15,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    15,092 miles
    Test number
    770415527389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail15,092 miles (+3,149)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,092 miles
    Test number
    631964827378
    • FailureCentre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

  25. Pass11,943 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    11,943 miles
    Test number
    833415836322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    9,786 miles
    Test number
    380289425373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail9,786 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,786 miles
    Test number
    571699425376
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about X54 SPU

Does X54 SPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X54 SPU expired on 23 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X54 SPU?
The MOT on X54 SPU expired on 23 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X54 SPU done?
X54 SPU was recorded at 72,190 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2023, an average of 3,553 miles a year.
Has X54 SPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X54 SPU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on X54 SPU 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 SPU find?
X54 SPU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2023 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16, and 1 more.

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