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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

X754 XARMOT history

X754 XAR is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 15 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2024
Mileage
129,518 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X754 XAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

X754 XAR was last recorded at 129,518 miles on 20 Sept 2024, 408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,110 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
408 miles
Average per year
4,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,518 miles
  • 2023 – 129,110 miles
  • 2022 – 126,256 miles
  • 2021 – 124,283 miles
  • 2020 – 121,635 miles
  • 2019 – 121,061 miles
  • 2018 – 120,983 miles
  • 2017 – 120,538 miles
  • 2016 – 118,307 miles
  • 2015 – 112,597 miles
  • 2014 – 107,147 miles
  • 2013 – 104,142 miles
  • 2012 – 98,672 miles
  • 2011 – 91,295 miles
  • 2010 – 83,846 miles
  • 2009 – 75,273 miles
  • 2008 – 67,965 miles
  • 2007 – 59,481 miles
  • 2006 – 52,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,518 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Both front tyres worn on inside edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear dif seals leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,518 miles (+408)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,518 miles
    Test number
    235616295591
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,110 miles (+2,854)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,110 miles
    Test number
    750208269726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator intensity reduced
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass126,256 miles (+1,973)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,256 miles
    Test number
    973858268589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,283 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,283 miles
    Test number
    784816365783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust fixings heavily corroded

  5. Fail124,283 miles (+2,648)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,283 miles
    Test number
    325266017868
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust fixings heavily corroded

  6. Pass121,635 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,635 miles
    Test number
    344144678351
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail121,633 miles (+572)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,633 miles
    Test number
    269696768953
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass121,061 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,061 miles
    Test number
    937972316290
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inside edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear dif seals leaking

  9. Fail121,051 miles (+68)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,051 miles
    Test number
    769016741470
    • MajorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inside edges
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear dif seals leaking

  10. Pass120,983 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,983 miles
    Test number
    393473534898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,538 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,538 miles
    Test number
    592691089755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,307 miles
    Test number
    461706291192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail118,307 miles (+5,710)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,307 miles
    Test number
    611278117602
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass112,597 miles (+5,450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,597 miles
    Test number
    457939653953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres wearing close to the 2mm wear bars (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass107,147 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    107,147 miles
    Test number
    928164334288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,142 miles (+5,470)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    104,142 miles
    Test number
    835462553263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,672 miles (+7,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,672 miles
    Test number
    539368252234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass91,295 miles (+7,449)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    91,295 miles
    Test number
    399026951257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,846 miles (+8,573)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    83,846 miles
    Test number
    313251750441
    • NoteEngine earth strap broken

  20. Pass75,273 miles (+7,308)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    75,273 miles
    Test number
    994348139262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,965 miles (+8,484)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    67,965 miles
    Test number
    250435358212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,481 miles (+7,353)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    59,481 miles
    Test number
    783834757226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,128 miles
    Test number
    341076656253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X754 XAR

Does X754 XAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X754 XAR expired on 20 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X754 XAR?
The MOT on X754 XAR expired on 20 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X754 XAR done?
X754 XAR was recorded at 129,518 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2024, an average of 4,295 miles a year.
Has X754 XAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X754 XAR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on X754 XAR 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 X754 XAR find?
X754 XAR failed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2024 with 3 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch; windscreen washer not working, and 5 more.

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