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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,998 cc

X5 ARWMOT history

X5 ARW is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 47,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

X5 ARW grey Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
47,376 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 ARW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 ARW was last recorded at 47,376 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,694 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
682 miles
Average per year
2,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,376 miles
  • 2025 – 46,694 miles
  • 2024 – 44,768 miles
  • 2022 – 42,663 miles
  • 2021 – 40,669 miles
  • 2020 – 38,361 miles
  • 2019 – 35,359 miles
  • 2018 – 31,460 miles
  • 2017 – 27,966 miles
  • 2016 – 24,931 miles
  • 2015 – 22,260 miles
  • 2014 – 18,140 miles
  • 2013 – 13,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,376 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside 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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Jacking point is coming adrift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,376 miles (+682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    47,376 miles
    Test number
    838524709738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass46,694 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    46,694 miles
    Test number
    175514234491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail46,686 miles (+1,918)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,686 miles
    Test number
    687776141621
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass44,768 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    44,768 miles
    Test number
    255347863351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking point is coming adrift
  5. Fail44,764 miles (+2,101)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,764 miles
    Test number
    947680278458
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Jacking point is coming adrift
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass42,663 miles (+1,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    42,663 miles
    Test number
    184041347507
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily pitted worn and scored
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 85% worn
  7. Pass40,669 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    40,669 miles
    Test number
    793279436961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,361 miles (+3,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,361 miles
    Test number
    176689168226
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass35,359 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,359 miles
    Test number
    675335795888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,343 miles (+3,883)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,343 miles
    Test number
    243659310621
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/27/18/Michelin (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass31,460 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,460 miles
    Test number
    342096769736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,966 miles (+3,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,966 miles
    Test number
    439366220937
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass24,931 miles (+2,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,931 miles
    Test number
    698578380042
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass22,260 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,260 miles
    Test number
    439722708347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,140 miles (+5,042)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    18,140 miles
    Test number
    839182434299
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass13,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    13,098 miles
    Test number
    849949733277
    • 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)

Questions about X5 ARW

Does X5 ARW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 ARW is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 ARW?
The MOT on X5 ARW is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 ARW done?
X5 ARW was recorded at 47,376 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 2,722 miles a year.
Has X5 ARW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 ARW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on X5 ARW 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 X5 ARW find?
X5 ARW passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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