Mercedes-Benz SLK
Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc
X766 CGUMOT history
X766 CGU is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,646 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 112,646 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,202 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X766 CGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
X766 CGU was last recorded at 112,646 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 7,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,286 miles · 3 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,360 miles
- Average per year
- 4,202 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,646 miles
- 2025 – 105,286 miles
- 2024 – 96,940 miles
- 2023 – 84,828 miles
- 2022 – 76,183 miles
- 2021 – 65,996 miles
- 2020 – 60,224 miles
- 2019 – 60,114 miles
- 2018 – 59,936 miles
- 2017 – 59,488 miles
- 2016 – 58,118 miles
- 2015 – 55,925 miles
- 2014 – 54,022 miles
- 2013 – 51,973 miles
- 2012 – 49,115 miles
- 2011 – 44,726 miles
- 2010 – 41,369 miles
- 2009 – 38,356 miles
- 2008 – 34,168 miles
- 2007 – 31,618 miles
- 2006 – 28,188 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail112,646 miles
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010
Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail112,646 miles (+7,360)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,646 miles
- Test number
- 287663232599
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass105,286 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 105,286 miles
- Test number
- 648832152081
- AdvisoryNearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail105,284 miles (+8,344)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,284 miles
- Test number
- 240552381079
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass96,940 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 96,940 miles
- Test number
- 646450748310
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail96,940 miles (+12,112)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,940 miles
- Test number
- 243363659865
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,828 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 84,828 miles
- Test number
- 700334220832
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust deterorating
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sills plastic covered
Fail84,828 miles (+8,645)2 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,828 miles
- Test number
- 811345586955
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust deterorating
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sills plastic covered
Pass76,183 miles (+10,187)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 76,183 miles
- Test number
- 184269928421
- AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOuter sills plastic covers fitted
Pass65,996 miles (+5,772)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 65,996 miles
- Test number
- 904679274222
- AdvisoryAll tyre valves perishing
- AdvisoryBrake pedal travel long
- AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Multi link steering slight play in joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion too underside of vehicle
Pass60,224 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 60,224 miles
- Test number
- 445734096842
- AdvisoryNearside rear metal brake pipe corroded
- AdvisorySlight play nearside front inner steering joint
- AdvisorySlight corrosion underside
Fail60,224 miles (+110)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,224 miles
- Test number
- 458303513123
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside
- AdvisoryNearside rear metal brake pipe corroded
- AdvisorySlight play nearside front inner steering joint
Pass60,114 miles (+178)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 60,114 miles
- Test number
- 458588301376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,936 miles (+448)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 59,936 miles
- Test number
- 751929943102
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
- AdvisorySlight play n/s/f wheel bearing
Pass59,488 miles (+1,370)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 59,488 miles
- Test number
- 600002837149
- AdvisoryAll tyres have perished cracks in sidewalls
Pass58,118 miles (+2,193)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 58,118 miles
- Test number
- 810363403006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,925 miles (+1,903)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 55,925 miles
- Test number
- 739965225273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,022 miles (+2,049)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 54,022 miles
- Test number
- 415050524239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/b cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall
Pass51,973 miles (+2,858)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 51,973 miles
- Test number
- 408220143257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,115 miles (+4,389)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 49,115 miles
- Test number
- 838123132230
- AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass44,726 miles (+3,357)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 44,726 miles
- Test number
- 488580031258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,369 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 41,369 miles
- Test number
- 270838510213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteDrag link at steering system slight play
Fail41,369 miles (+3,013)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,369 miles
- Test number
- 890537410267
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteDrag link at steering system slight play
- NoteFront no plate cracked
- NoteRear no plate water ingres
Pass38,356 miles (+4,188)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 38,356 miles
- Test number
- 654169339295
- AdvisoryLower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNumber plates delaminateing / cracks
Pass34,168 miles (+2,550)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 34,168 miles
- Test number
- 342023318462
- NoteFront reg plate cracked rear reg plate delamanting v5 reg to replace
Pass31,618 miles (+3,430)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 31,618 miles
- Test number
- 434864437281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,188 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 28,188 miles
- Test number
- 403953226215
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about X766 CGU
- Does X766 CGU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X766 CGU expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X766 CGU?
- The MOT on X766 CGU expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X766 CGU done?
- X766 CGU was recorded at 112,646 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 4,202 miles a year.
- Has X766 CGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X766 CGU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on X766 CGU 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 X766 CGU find?
- X766 CGU failed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 7 more.
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