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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

X55 REXMOT history

X55 REX is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 50,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

X55 REX red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
50,611 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 REX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 REX was last recorded at 50,611 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Aug 2024: 38,846 miles, lower than 38,848 miles on 30 Jul 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
50,607 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,611 miles
  • 2025 – 44,060 miles
  • 2024 – 38,849 miles
  • 2023 – 36,218 miles
  • 2022 – 35,718 miles
  • 2021 – 34,922 miles
  • 2020 – 34,266 miles
  • 2019 – 33,425 miles
  • 2018 – 29,839 miles
  • 2017 – 26,574 miles
  • 2016 – 21,742 miles
  • 2015 – 14,812 miles
  • 2013 – 14,329 miles
  • 2012 – 13,494 miles
  • 2011 – 12,676 miles
  • 2010 – 10,754 miles
  • 2009 – 9,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,611 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on sidewall & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear reverse light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,611 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    50,611 miles
    Test number
    374954299675
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on sidewall & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail50,607 miles (+6,547)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,607 miles
    Test number
    444266915146
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on sidewall & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass44,060 miles (+5,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    44,060 miles
    Test number
    656039203507
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Pass38,849 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    38,849 miles
    Test number
    464625475234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reverse light not working

  5. Fail38,846 miles (-2)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,846 miles
    Test number
    483430635099
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket bolt loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reverse light not working

  6. Fail38,848 miles (+2,630)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,848 miles
    Test number
    810186285016
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass36,218 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    36,218 miles
    Test number
    574837452917
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail36,203 miles (+485)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,203 miles
    Test number
    234923785218
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass35,718 miles (+796)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    35,718 miles
    Test number
    432960922513
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute o/s/r (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edges has tears ,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass34,922 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    34,922 miles
    Test number
    289137143857
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail34,920 miles (+654)3 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,920 miles
    Test number
    899977562138
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass34,266 miles (+841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    34,266 miles
    Test number
    728879887628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass33,425 miles (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    33,425 miles
    Test number
    906935932648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    29,839 miles
    Test number
    662500065347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,839 miles (+3,265)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,839 miles
    Test number
    278942307002
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  16. Pass26,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,574 miles
    Test number
    827129059957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,574 miles (+4,832)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,574 miles
    Test number
    138417230070
    • Repaired at testRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass21,742 miles (+6,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    21,742 miles
    Test number
    745622583439
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass14,812 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    14,812 miles
    Test number
    186938874455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,329 miles (+835)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,329 miles
    Test number
    689899973017
    • NoteNearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall
    • NoteOffside repeater damaged

  21. Pass13,494 miles (+818)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,494 miles
    Test number
    576049082041
    • NoteFront pads appear low
    • NoteOffside mirror in poor condition
    • NoteTyre pressures low

  22. Pass12,676 miles (+1,922)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,676 miles
    Test number
    609088961047
    • NoteNearside mirror in poor condition

  23. Pass10,754 miles (+938)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    10,754 miles
    Test number
    343798310046
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres have slight sidewall damage

  24. Pass9,816 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    9,816 miles
    Test number
    102742959481
    • NoteN/s/front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Questions about X55 REX

Does X55 REX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X55 REX is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X55 REX?
The MOT on X55 REX is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X55 REX done?
X55 REX was recorded at 50,611 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 2,332 miles a year.
Has X55 REX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 REX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X55 REX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Aug 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X55 REX find?
X55 REX passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on sidewall & worn inner edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge.

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