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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

X742 NJWMOT history

X742 NJW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,371 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X742 NJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X742 NJW was last recorded at 85,371 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 4,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,923 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,448 miles
Average per year
3,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,371 miles
  • 2025 – 80,923 miles
  • 2023 – 74,758 miles
  • 2022 – 68,548 miles
  • 2020 – 60,671 miles
  • 2018 – 51,014 miles
  • 2017 – 36,635 miles
  • 2016 – 36,375 miles
  • 2015 – 36,374 miles
  • 2014 – 36,278 miles
  • 2013 – 35,817 miles
  • 2012 – 34,596 miles
  • 2011 – 33,828 miles
  • 2010 – 31,762 miles
  • 2009 – 31,047 miles
  • 2008 – 29,717 miles
  • 2007 – 28,086 miles
  • 2006 – 25,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,371 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,371 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,371 miles
    Test number
    895634375240
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail85,371 miles (+4,448)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,371 miles
    Test number
    411088427122
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass80,923 miles (+6,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    80,923 miles
    Test number
    781934928771
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass74,758 miles (+6,210)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    74,758 miles
    Test number
    963351470004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,548 miles (+5,256)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    68,548 miles
    Test number
    709756580124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,292 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,292 miles
    Test number
    946705191826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,671 miles (+3,385)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,671 miles
    Test number
    850303015887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,286 miles (+6,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,286 miles
    Test number
    407092393782
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  9. Pass51,014 miles (+7,122)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,014 miles
    Test number
    123060039310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    43,892 miles
    Test number
    369609802072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,892 miles (+7,257)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,892 miles
    Test number
    183290634923
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass36,635 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,635 miles
    Test number
    896585941618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,375 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,375 miles
    Test number
    147058255463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,374 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,374 miles
    Test number
    823463888598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,278 miles (+461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,278 miles
    Test number
    689282754265
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass35,817 miles (+1,221)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,817 miles
    Test number
    908879653230
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass34,596 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,596 miles
    Test number
    825215452237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,828 miles (+2,066)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,828 miles
    Test number
    199888751297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,762 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,762 miles
    Test number
    274197950244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,047 miles (+1,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,047 miles
    Test number
    311799059444
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass29,717 miles (+1,631)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,717 miles
    Test number
    634979758233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,086 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,086 miles
    Test number
    271425257250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,270 miles
    Test number
    530917356274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X742 NJW

Does X742 NJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X742 NJW is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X742 NJW?
The MOT on X742 NJW is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X742 NJW done?
X742 NJW was recorded at 85,371 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,081 miles a year.
Has X742 NJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X742 NJW has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X742 NJW 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 X742 NJW find?
X742 NJW passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: central items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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