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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

X72 SUDMOT history

X72 SUD is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,907 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X72 SUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X72 SUD was last recorded at 95,907 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,906 miles · 9 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,907 miles
  • 2023 – 95,402 miles
  • 2020 – 94,828 miles
  • 2019 – 93,480 miles
  • 2018 – 90,013 miles
  • 2015 – 86,704 miles
  • 2014 – 82,724 miles
  • 2012 – 82,152 miles
  • 2010 – 79,244 miles
  • 2009 – 77,262 miles
  • 2008 – 70,678 miles
  • 2007 – 63,188 miles
  • 2006 – 53,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,907 miles
  • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front tyre perished and split no cords showing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,907 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,907 miles
    Test number
    255274020760
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail95,906 miles (+504)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,906 miles
    Test number
    188860254550
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,402 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,402 miles
    Test number
    105203459814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,828 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,828 miles
    Test number
    752032780541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,480 miles (+3,467)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,480 miles
    Test number
    395379563402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,013 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,013 miles
    Test number
    238673018141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished and split no cords showing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail90,011 miles (+3,307)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,011 miles
    Test number
    500368142311
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see inner properly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see inner pad properly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished and split no cords showing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see inner pad properly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see inner pad properly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass86,704 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,704 miles
    Test number
    136429625480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,724 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,724 miles
    Test number
    115649024008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,152 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    82,152 miles
    Test number
    626500012321
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail82,152 miles (+733)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,152 miles
    Test number
    158310312372
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  12. Pass81,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,419 miles
    Test number
    209741412493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,419 miles (+2,175)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,419 miles
    Test number
    246991312180
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass79,244 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    79,244 miles
    Test number
    830048230383
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail79,244 miles (+1,982)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,244 miles
    Test number
    654747430394
    • FailureCentre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass77,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    77,262 miles
    Test number
    220237839305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail77,262 miles (+6,584)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,262 miles
    Test number
    871397039331
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Fail70,678 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,678 miles
    Test number
    103152238364
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteCentre exhaust guard corrored
    • NoteOil leak rear axle

  19. Pass70,678 miles (+7,490)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    70,678 miles
    Test number
    740082638323
    • NoteCentre exhaust guard corrored
    • NoteOil leak rear axle

  20. Pass63,188 miles (+9,275)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    63,188 miles
    Test number
    220018937301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    53,913 miles
    Test number
    470763516427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X72 SUD

Does X72 SUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X72 SUD is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X72 SUD?
The MOT on X72 SUD is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X72 SUD done?
X72 SUD was recorded at 95,907 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 2,171 miles a year.
Has X72 SUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X72 SUD has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X72 SUD 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 X72 SUD find?
X72 SUD passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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