Mercedes-Benz SLK
Black · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc
X778 BLHMOT history
X778 BLH is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 24 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 134,752 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 134,752 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,324 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X778 BLH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- SLK
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,199 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 24 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X778 BLH was last recorded at 134,752 miles on 1 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 134,752 miles · 30 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,324 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 134,752 miles
- 2021 – 124,886 miles
- 2020 – 109,706 miles
- 2018 – 97,895 miles
- 2017 – 84,034 miles
- 2016 – 83,567 miles
- 2015 – 81,734 miles
- 2014 – 78,746 miles
- 2013 – 74,954 miles
- 2012 – 71,176 miles
- 2011 – 68,104 miles
- 2009 – 62,726 miles
- 2008 – 52,793 miles
- 2007 – 42,520 miles
- 2005 – 27,643 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,752 miles
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch starting tgo corrodeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch starting to corrodeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills fully as covers fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2013
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,752 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 134,752 miles
- Test number
- 657694300361
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch starting tgo corrode
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch starting to corrode
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted
Fail134,752 miles (+9,866)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,752 miles
- Test number
- 365717786187
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch starting tgo corrode
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch starting to corrode
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted
Pass124,886 miles (+15,180)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 124,886 miles
- Test number
- 241500796338
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted
Pass109,706 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 109,706 miles
- Test number
- 883759344463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail109,706 miles (+11,811)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,706 miles
- Test number
- 864402776781
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,895 miles (+13,861)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 97,895 miles
- Test number
- 982185670222
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass84,034 miles (+467)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 84,034 miles
- Test number
- 499841251337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,567 miles (+1,833)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 83,567 miles
- Test number
- 354859517986
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass81,734 miles (+2,988)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 81,734 miles
- Test number
- 635586535097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,746 miles (+3,792)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 78,746 miles
- Test number
- 468034614006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,954 miles (+3,778)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 74,954 miles
- Test number
- 185004323026
- 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)
- NoteRear differential has a slight oil leak
Pass71,176 miles (+3,072)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 71,176 miles
- Test number
- 407844932085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,104 miles (+5,378)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 68,104 miles
- Test number
- 798225501018
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not reaching cords
Pass62,726 miles (+9,933)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 62,726 miles
- Test number
- 883662259359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
Pass52,793 miles (+10,273)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 52,793 miles
- Test number
- 852487358378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,520 miles (+9,148)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 42,520 miles
- Test number
- 152304457371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,372 miles (+5,729)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 33,372 miles
- Test number
- 923773907018
- 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)
Pass27,643 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 27,643 miles
- Test number
- 133508255352
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about X778 BLH
- Does X778 BLH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X778 BLH expired on 20 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X778 BLH?
- The MOT on X778 BLH expired on 20 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X778 BLH done?
- X778 BLH was recorded at 134,752 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2022, an average of 6,324 miles a year.
- Has X778 BLH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X778 BLH has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on X778 BLH 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 X778 BLH find?
- X778 BLH passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2022 with 9 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 6 more.
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