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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

X743 WSGMOT history

X743 WSG is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 27 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 48,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
48,366 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X743 WSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X743 WSG was last recorded at 48,366 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,764 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
602 miles
Average per year
1,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,366 miles
  • 2025 – 47,764 miles
  • 2023 – 46,926 miles
  • 2022 – 46,216 miles
  • 2021 – 45,953 miles
  • 2020 – 45,943 miles
  • 2019 – 45,911 miles
  • 2018 – 45,154 miles
  • 2017 – 44,692 miles
  • 2016 – 44,410 miles
  • 2015 – 40,822 miles
  • 2014 – 37,175 miles
  • 2013 – 34,065 miles
  • 2012 – 30,828 miles
  • 2011 – 29,329 miles
  • 2010 – 27,333 miles
  • 2009 – 24,475 miles
  • 2008 – 16,208 miles
  • 2006 – 15,245 miles
  • 2005 – 13,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,366 miles
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corrosion not weakened
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Slight water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,366 miles (+602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    48,366 miles
    Test number
    614912084216
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corrosion not weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Slight water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass47,764 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    47,764 miles
    Test number
    352462364980
    • AdvisoryALL SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION INSIDE HEADLIGHT (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

  3. Fail47,764 miles (+838)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,764 miles
    Test number
    443086068346
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryALL SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION INSIDE HEADLIGHT (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

  4. Pass46,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,926 miles
    Test number
    570068963660
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail46,926 miles (+710)1 dangerous11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,926 miles
    Test number
    320235400528
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Exhaust system insecure FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced DAMPNESS IN LIGHT (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp TAIL LIGHT TO BRIGHT (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Exhaust system insecure FRONT PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced DAMPNESS IN LIGHT (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR AT SEAT MOUNTING (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass46,216 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,216 miles
    Test number
    592412499584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

  7. Fail46,216 miles (+263)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,216 miles
    Test number
    173805289498
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

  8. Pass45,953 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,953 miles
    Test number
    156345554897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail45,953 miles (+10)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,953 miles
    Test number
    711113225267
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass45,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,943 miles
    Test number
    958711706668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,943 miles (+32)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,943 miles
    Test number
    544966818892
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass45,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,911 miles
    Test number
    714449614121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,911 miles (+757)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,911 miles
    Test number
    992192053770
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  14. Pass45,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    45,154 miles
    Test number
    827271535079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,154 miles (+462)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,154 miles
    Test number
    964547250028
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass44,692 miles (+282)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,692 miles
    Test number
    842644507981
    • Advisory1 jet on n/s washer inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryCentre section exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySilencer heat shield loose

  17. Pass44,410 miles (+3,588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    44,410 miles
    Test number
    603415551378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass40,822 miles (+3,647)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,822 miles
    Test number
    232089769655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,175 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    37,175 miles
    Test number
    126066574249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Fail37,171 miles (+3,106)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,171 miles
    Test number
    557122674245
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass34,065 miles (+3,237)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,065 miles
    Test number
    699243683255
    • NoteNearside front tyre badley perished

  22. Pass30,828 miles (+1,499)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,828 miles
    Test number
    625894452296
    • 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)
    • NoteExhast brackets deteriorated
    • NoteN/side front & n/side rear tyre cracking walls
    • NoteO/siede rear tyre cracking on tread

  23. Pass29,329 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,329 miles
    Test number
    448146261213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,333 miles (+384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,333 miles
    Test number
    990538570215
    • 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)

  25. Pass26,949 miles (+2,474)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,949 miles
    Test number
    532078810059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,475 miles (+8,267)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,475 miles
    Test number
    663372629059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,208 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,208 miles
    Test number
    340714328017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,245 miles (+1,402)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    15,245 miles
    Test number
    942981236376
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

  29. Pass13,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    13,843 miles
    Test number
    951311925367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X743 WSG

Does X743 WSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X743 WSG is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X743 WSG?
The MOT on X743 WSG is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X743 WSG done?
X743 WSG was recorded at 48,366 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 1,701 miles a year.
Has X743 WSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X743 WSG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X743 WSG 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 X743 WSG find?
X743 WSG passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: all suspension components corrosion not weakened; nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight water ingress.

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