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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,998 cc

X5 MDMMOT history

X5 MDM is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 123,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

X5 MDM black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
123,060 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 MDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 MDM was last recorded at 123,060 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 12,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,742 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
12,318 miles
Average per year
6,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,060 miles
  • 2024 – 110,742 miles
  • 2023 – 101,661 miles
  • 2022 – 95,723 miles
  • 2021 – 89,254 miles
  • 2020 – 86,169 miles
  • 2019 – 80,685 miles
  • 2017 – 73,599 miles
  • 2016 – 63,883 miles
  • 2015 – 56,196 miles
  • 2014 – 46,062 miles
  • 2013 – 37,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,060 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Coil spring corroded both side front coil springs are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at y joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on front control arm slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,060 miles (+12,318)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    123,060 miles
    Test number
    849643929925
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays

  2. Pass110,742 miles (+9,081)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,742 miles
    Test number
    221420181441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder body general corrosion

  3. Pass101,661 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,661 miles
    Test number
    667556702671
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both side front coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at y joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on front control arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on front control arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  4. Fail101,660 miles (+5,937)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,660 miles
    Test number
    589484531935
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both side front coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both side rear indicators are discolouring (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at y joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on front control arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on front control arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  5. Pass95,723 miles (+6,469)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,723 miles
    Test number
    934648450487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,254 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,254 miles
    Test number
    885390637212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,190 miles (+3,021)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,190 miles
    Test number
    424106130991
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass86,169 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,169 miles
    Test number
    174942087363
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail86,163 miles (+5,478)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,163 miles
    Test number
    315092389022
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass80,685 miles (+7,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    80,685 miles
    Test number
    298025560476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass73,599 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,599 miles
    Test number
    880254552575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,597 miles (+9,714)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,597 miles
    Test number
    772362018600
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass63,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,883 miles
    Test number
    343280892760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,883 miles (+7,687)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,883 miles
    Test number
    783760580860
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass56,196 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,196 miles
    Test number
    209998175020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail56,196 miles (+10,134)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,196 miles
    Test number
    529177675032
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass46,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,062 miles
    Test number
    485914184060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,062 miles (+8,617)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,062 miles
    Test number
    668014384059
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass37,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,445 miles
    Test number
    387244773021
    • 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 MDM

Does X5 MDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 MDM is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X5 MDM?
The MOT on X5 MDM is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 MDM done?
X5 MDM was recorded at 123,060 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 6,723 miles a year.
Has X5 MDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 MDM has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on X5 MDM 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 MDM find?
X5 MDM passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 4 more.

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