Mercedes-Benz SLK
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,295 cc
X78 MKEMOT history
X78 MKE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 150,038 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 150,038 mi
- At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,046 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X78 MKE
- 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
- 7 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Sept 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
X78 MKE was last recorded at 150,038 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 1,963 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 148,075 miles · 6 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,963 miles
- Average per year
- 6,046 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 150,038 miles
- 2023 – 148,075 miles
- 2022 – 144,394 miles
- 2021 – 141,715 miles
- 2020 – 141,687 miles
- 2019 – 139,535 miles
- 2017 – 134,808 miles
- 2016 – 130,461 miles
- 2015 – 127,130 miles
- 2014 – 121,921 miles
- 2012 – 98,305 miles
- 2011 – 90,707 miles
- 2010 – 81,586 miles
- 2009 – 71,566 miles
- 2008 – 65,451 miles
- 2007 – 56,451 miles
- 2006 – 42,032 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail150,038 miles
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
All tyres perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front tyres wearing on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Slight play on nearside front wheel bearing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside front lower ball joint worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail150,038 miles (+1,963)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,038 miles
- Test number
- 408011410131
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass148,075 miles (+3,681)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 148,075 miles
- Test number
- 400070664492
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass144,394 miles (+2,679)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 144,394 miles
- Test number
- 583027634729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,715 miles (+28)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 141,715 miles
- Test number
- 644841800269
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deflectors fitted
Fail141,687 miles (+1,232)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,687 miles
- Test number
- 828825019430
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD lamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD lamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))
Pass140,455 miles (+920)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 140,455 miles
- Test number
- 182420482432
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,535 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 139,535 miles
- Test number
- 953929414710
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisorySlight play on nearside front wheel bearing
Fail139,532 miles (+4,724)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,532 miles
- Test number
- 935309280889
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisorySlight play on nearside front wheel bearing
Pass134,808 miles (+4,347)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 134,808 miles
- Test number
- 429339264387
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake pads wearing thin
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
Pass130,461 miles (+3,331)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 130,461 miles
- Test number
- 865411665929
- AdvisoryFront outer anti roll bar bushes worn
- AdvisoryOffside front lower ball joint worn
Pass127,130 miles (+5,209)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 127,130 miles
- Test number
- 802390518637
- AdvisoryBoth front outer roll bar bushes worn
- AdvisoryOffside front lower ball joint worn
Pass121,921 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 121,921 miles
- Test number
- 598741984278
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 918897963299
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- NoteNearside headlight deteriorating
Pass98,305 miles (+7,598)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 98,305 miles
- Test number
- 656165462218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,707 miles (+9,121)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 90,707 miles
- Test number
- 439509671253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,586 miles (+10,020)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 81,586 miles
- Test number
- 373901370247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,566 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 71,566 miles
- Test number
- 130452999233
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteFront wippers poor
Fail71,566 miles (+6,115)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,566 miles
- Test number
- 531582999296
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteFront wippers poor
Pass65,451 miles (+9,000)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 65,451 miles
- Test number
- 690706038373
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Pass56,451 miles (+14,419)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 56,451 miles
- Test number
- 551494907301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,032 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 42,032 miles
- Test number
- 233685406360
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Note205/55/16 nearside and offside front tyre outer walls for slight damage.
Questions about X78 MKE
- Does X78 MKE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X78 MKE expired on 5 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X78 MKE?
- The MOT on X78 MKE expired on 5 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X78 MKE done?
- X78 MKE was recorded at 150,038 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024, an average of 6,046 miles a year.
- Has X78 MKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X78 MKE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on X78 MKE 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 X78 MKE find?
- X78 MKE failed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate inscription illegible; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.
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