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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,796 cc

X55 SJWMOT history

X55 SJW is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 18 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

X55 SJW red Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,491 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 SJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 SJW was last recorded at 70,491 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2013: 29,830 miles, lower than 55,351 miles on 11 May 2012.

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
69,533 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
958 miles
Average per year
3,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,491 miles
  • 2025 – 69,533 miles
  • 2024 – 68,919 miles
  • 2023 – 68,194 miles
  • 2022 – 66,205 miles
  • 2021 – 64,232 miles
  • 2020 – 62,737 miles
  • 2019 – 61,521 miles
  • 2018 – 59,849 miles
  • 2017 – 56,599 miles
  • 2016 – 48,596 miles
  • 2015 – 42,015 miles
  • 2014 – 37,039 miles
  • 2013 – 29,830 miles
  • 2012 – 55,351 miles
  • 2011 – 18,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,491 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,491 miles (+958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,491 miles
    Test number
    936731761368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass69,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,533 miles
    Test number
    763078560080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,533 miles (+614)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,533 miles
    Test number
    477614731383
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass68,919 miles (+725)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,919 miles
    Test number
    606615837347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,194 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,194 miles
    Test number
    809494135245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,205 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,205 miles
    Test number
    481291025136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,232 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,232 miles
    Test number
    983371720866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,737 miles (+1,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,737 miles
    Test number
    308058497260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass61,521 miles (+1,672)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,521 miles
    Test number
    824977585416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,849 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    59,849 miles
    Test number
    272788785181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,495 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    58,495 miles
    Test number
    950291659398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,599 miles (+8,003)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    56,599 miles
    Test number
    426159962312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,596 miles (+6,581)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,596 miles
    Test number
    217509684361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass42,015 miles (+4,976)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    42,015 miles
    Test number
    306776105144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,039 miles (+7,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,039 miles
    Test number
    775673544109
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  16. Pass29,830 miles (-25,521)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,830 miles
    Test number
    139395833174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,351 miles (+36,891)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,351 miles
    Test number
    395232832115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,460 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,460 miles
    Test number
    857497231169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,450 miles
    Test number
    158453531124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X55 SJW

Does X55 SJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X55 SJW is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X55 SJW?
The MOT on X55 SJW is valid until 12 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 SJW done?
X55 SJW was recorded at 70,491 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 3,416 miles a year.
Has X55 SJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 SJW has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on X55 SJW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X55 SJW find?
X55 SJW passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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