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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc

X781 PGOMOT history

X781 PGO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 13 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 42,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
42,995 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X781 PGO
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
13 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X781 PGO was last recorded at 42,995 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,172 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
823 miles
Average per year
1,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,995 miles
  • 2025 – 42,172 miles
  • 2024 – 41,496 miles
  • 2023 – 40,432 miles
  • 2022 – 39,003 miles
  • 2021 – 37,147 miles
  • 2020 – 35,920 miles
  • 2019 – 35,280 miles
  • 2018 – 34,347 miles
  • 2017 – 32,981 miles
  • 2016 – 30,246 miles
  • 2015 – 27,409 miles
  • 2014 – 24,190 miles
  • 2013 – 22,291 miles
  • 2012 – 19,273 miles
  • 2011 – 17,937 miles
  • 2010 – 15,784 miles
  • 2009 – 13,848 miles
  • 2008 – 12,548 miles
  • 2007 – 11,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,995 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    42,995 miles
    Test number
    206901987701
    • 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))

  2. Fail42,994 miles (+822)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,994 miles
    Test number
    825417797468
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass42,172 miles (+676)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    42,172 miles
    Test number
    930746656844
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass41,496 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    41,496 miles
    Test number
    336108163485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,432 miles (+1,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    40,432 miles
    Test number
    483066424687
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  6. Pass39,003 miles (+1,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    39,003 miles
    Test number
    486083883196
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryRear diff slightly leaking

  7. Pass37,147 miles (+1,227)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    37,147 miles
    Test number
    180372339888
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass35,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    35,920 miles
    Test number
    391358971772
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail35,920 miles (+640)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,920 miles
    Test number
    420341787604
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass35,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,280 miles
    Test number
    126522709884
    • 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))

  11. Fail35,280 miles (+933)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,280 miles
    Test number
    318895948997
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Pass34,347 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,347 miles
    Test number
    857769367606
    • 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))

  13. Fail34,347 miles (+1,366)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,347 miles
    Test number
    589487691920
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • 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))

  14. Pass32,981 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,981 miles
    Test number
    612120416661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,246 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,246 miles
    Test number
    318279851400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,409 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,409 miles
    Test number
    975230645124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    24,190 miles
    Test number
    538279024145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,189 miles (+1,898)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,189 miles
    Test number
    146589324198
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  19. Pass22,291 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,291 miles
    Test number
    228306133101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,273 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,273 miles
    Test number
    308656582045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,937 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,937 miles
    Test number
    185383501165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,784 miles (+1,936)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    15,784 miles
    Test number
    373256290043
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear number plate damage.

  23. Pass13,848 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    13,848 miles
    Test number
    641113389057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,548 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    12,548 miles
    Test number
    193919028462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    11,300 miles
    Test number
    303964127070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X781 PGO

Does X781 PGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X781 PGO is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X781 PGO?
The MOT on X781 PGO is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X781 PGO done?
X781 PGO was recorded at 42,995 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 1,620 miles a year.
Has X781 PGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X781 PGO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X781 PGO 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 X781 PGO find?
X781 PGO passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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