Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc
X72 VSGMOT history
X72 VSG is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 57,833 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 May 2024
- Mileage
- 57,833 mi
- At MOT on 25 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,310 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X72 VSG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 29 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X72 VSG was last recorded at 57,833 miles on 25 Apr 2023, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Oct 2010: 39,583 miles, lower than 39,759 miles on 23 Sept 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 57,777 miles · 10 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 56 miles
- Average per year
- 2,310 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 57,833 miles
- 2022 – 57,777 miles
- 2021 – 57,645 miles
- 2019 – 56,705 miles
- 2018 – 54,578 miles
- 2017 – 50,175 miles
- 2016 – 45,246 miles
- 2015 – 45,044 miles
- 2014 – 43,644 miles
- 2013 – 43,583 miles
- 2011 – 41,530 miles
- 2010 – 39,583 miles
- 2009 – 35,614 miles
- 2008 – 30,607 miles
- 2007 – 26,153 miles
- 2006 – 20,064 miles
- 2005 – 17,245 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass57,833 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,833 miles (+56)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2024
- Odometer
- 57,833 miles
- Test number
- 353308041623
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass57,777 miles (+132)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2023
- Odometer
- 57,777 miles
- Test number
- 495619037761
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,645 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 57,645 miles
- Test number
- 791376327281
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail57,645 miles (+940)2 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,645 miles
- Test number
- 668918962371
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass56,705 miles (+2,127)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 56,705 miles
- Test number
- 634430055815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,578 miles (+4,403)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 54,578 miles
- Test number
- 447630203481
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass50,175 miles (+4,929)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2018
- Odometer
- 50,175 miles
- Test number
- 513510581359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass45,246 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2017
- Odometer
- 45,246 miles
- Test number
- 909073239109
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail45,246 miles (+202)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,246 miles
- Test number
- 286141412519
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass45,044 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 45,044 miles
- Test number
- 971110435292
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryO/S/F brake is sticky
Fail45,044 miles (+1,400)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,044 miles
- Test number
- 933389808599
- Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryO/S/F brake is sticky
Pass43,644 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 43,644 miles
- Test number
- 126328634287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,644 miles (+61)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,644 miles
- Test number
- 595013134236
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass43,583 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 43,583 miles
- Test number
- 476106373171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,583 miles (+2,053)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,583 miles
- Test number
- 285525373486
- DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteEngine management light staying on dash
Pass41,530 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 41,530 miles
- Test number
- 979734921267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,507 miles (+1,924)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 41,507 miles
- Test number
- 328271721272
- NoteSlight wear at exhaust system.
Pass39,583 miles (-176)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 39,583 miles
- Test number
- 860188670226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,759 miles (+4,145)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 39,759 miles
- Test number
- 773496160232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 35,614 miles
- Test number
- 402565169251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,612 miles (+5,005)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,612 miles
- Test number
- 971645769217
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront to rear fuel pipe corroded
Pass30,607 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 30,607 miles
- Test number
- 922675158261
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteExhaust centre silencer corroded
Fail30,605 miles (+4,452)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,605 miles
- Test number
- 184684958289
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteBonnet catch faulty
- NoteExhaust centre silencer corroded
Pass26,153 miles (+6,089)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 26,153 miles
- Test number
- 923211967299
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront number marked
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outside edge
- NoteO/s & n/s/r tyres nearing wear indicators
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outside edges
Pass20,064 miles (+2,819)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 20,064 miles
- Test number
- 924874866279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,245 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 17,245 miles
- Test number
- 434931775245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X72 VSG
- Does X72 VSG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X72 VSG expired on 9 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X72 VSG?
- The MOT on X72 VSG expired on 9 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X72 VSG done?
- X72 VSG was recorded at 57,833 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2023, an average of 2,310 miles a year.
- Has X72 VSG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X72 VSG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on X72 VSG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X72 VSG find?
- X72 VSG passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2023 with 4 advisories: central front exhaust mounting defective; offside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front, and 1 more.
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