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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

X68 HGHMOT history

X68 HGH is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 143,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2026
Mileage
143,504 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X68 HGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X68 HGH was last recorded at 143,504 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 3,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,198 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,306 miles
Average per year
5,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,504 miles
  • 2025 – 140,198 miles
  • 2024 – 135,350 miles
  • 2023 – 127,604 miles
  • 2022 – 122,599 miles
  • 2021 – 118,671 miles
  • 2020 – 117,030 miles
  • 2019 – 111,052 miles
  • 2018 – 103,004 miles
  • 2017 – 92,476 miles
  • 2016 – 82,094 miles
  • 2015 – 72,805 miles
  • 2014 – 70,179 miles
  • 2013 – 66,658 miles
  • 2012 – 62,329 miles
  • 2011 – 58,311 miles
  • 2010 – 52,929 miles
  • 2009 – 47,282 miles
  • 2008 – 43,499 miles
  • 2007 – 41,952 miles
  • 2006 – 37,391 miles
  • 2005 – 36,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,504 miles
  • MajorOffside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. electric adjustment (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner shoulder 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on both shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,504 miles (+3,306)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,504 miles
    Test number
    746866288078
    • MajorOffside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. electric adjustment (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner shoulder 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on both shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass140,198 miles (+4,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    140,198 miles
    Test number
    985738085069
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass135,350 miles (+7,746)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,350 miles
    Test number
    168347665248
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin ALL ROUND (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED
    • AdvisoryGENERAL BODY CORROSION
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,604 miles
    Test number
    521709580964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail127,604 miles (+5,005)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,604 miles
    Test number
    674162625852
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass122,599 miles (+3,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,599 miles
    Test number
    897344228203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,671 miles (+1,641)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,671 miles
    Test number
    569922269956
    • AdvisoryBonnet strut not working
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,030 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,030 miles
    Test number
    357626012019
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay defective/bonnet does not stay in the upright position
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail117,030 miles (+5,978)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,030 miles
    Test number
    101564020348
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay defective/bonnet does not stay in the upright position
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass111,052 miles (+8,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,052 miles
    Test number
    389704930634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet struts faulty

  11. Pass103,004 miles (+10,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,004 miles
    Test number
    337646891128
    • AdvisoryBonnet

  12. Pass92,476 miles (+189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,476 miles
    Test number
    882900293553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail92,287 miles (+10,193)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,287 miles
    Test number
    754170886420
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass82,094 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,094 miles
    Test number
    470424917790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAbs light on at time oftest but reset after driving

  15. Fail82,094 miles (+9,289)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,094 miles
    Test number
    118555651050
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAbs light on at time oftest but reset after driving

  16. Pass72,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,805 miles
    Test number
    895520855050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail72,805 miles (+2,626)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,805 miles
    Test number
    767120255098
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail70,179 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,179 miles
    Test number
    105242964416
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass70,179 miles (+3,521)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,179 miles
    Test number
    948642764068
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass66,658 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,658 miles
    Test number
    968684163065
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail66,658 miles (+4,329)2 failures2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,658 miles
    Test number
    465904963015
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass62,329 miles (+4,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,329 miles
    Test number
    275327662077
    • 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)

  23. Pass58,311 miles (+5,382)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,311 miles
    Test number
    276690321040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,929 miles (+5,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,929 miles
    Test number
    822440920061
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  25. Fail47,282 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,282 miles
    Test number
    630739319056
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass47,282 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,282 miles
    Test number
    964669619095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,499 miles (+1,547)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,499 miles
    Test number
    330132828095
    • NoteBonnet release cable not attached

  28. Pass41,952 miles (+4,561)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,952 miles
    Test number
    534024447050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    37,391 miles
    Test number
    874891236017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail37,383 miles (+642)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,383 miles
    Test number
    590701136059
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  31. Pass36,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    36,741 miles
    Test number
    632281975263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X68 HGH

Does X68 HGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X68 HGH expired on 21 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X68 HGH?
The MOT on X68 HGH expired on 21 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X68 HGH done?
X68 HGH was recorded at 143,504 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 5,236 miles a year.
Has X68 HGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X68 HGH has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X68 HGH 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 X68 HGH find?
X68 HGH failed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 3 major defects and 5 advisories: offside driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. electric adjustment; offside front coil spring fractured or broken; rear fuel system component leaking pump, and 5 more.

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