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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 3,199 cc

X796 EBDMOT history

X796 EBD is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 13 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2024
Mileage
122,180 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 EBD
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
13 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 EBD was last recorded at 122,180 miles on 15 Mar 2023, 1,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
120,758 miles · 14 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,422 miles
Average per year
5,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 122,180 miles
  • 2022 – 120,758 miles
  • 2021 – 118,337 miles
  • 2020 – 117,062 miles
  • 2019 – 107,529 miles
  • 2018 – 96,854 miles
  • 2017 – 85,647 miles
  • 2016 – 74,673 miles
  • 2015 – 57,951 miles
  • 2014 – 48,593 miles
  • 2012 – 46,158 miles
  • 2011 – 42,430 miles
  • 2010 – 35,404 miles
  • 2009 – 31,473 miles
  • 2008 – 26,855 miles
  • 2007 – 24,067 miles
  • 2006 – 21,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,180 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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.

  • Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,180 miles
    Test number
    209695600689
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail122,180 miles (+1,422)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,180 miles
    Test number
    296763118229
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass120,758 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,758 miles
    Test number
    583061781740
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective judders. new blades recommended (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it runs parallel to offside rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail120,758 miles (+2,421)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,758 miles
    Test number
    230140265142
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction stored fault relates to airpump relay. ok when tested.fault cleared (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective judders. new blades recommended (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where it runs parallel to offside rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass118,337 miles (+1,275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,337 miles
    Test number
    624164177479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass117,062 miles (+9,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    117,062 miles
    Test number
    226553659562
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass107,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,529 miles
    Test number
    788467154570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,529 miles (+10,675)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,529 miles
    Test number
    961400246828
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass96,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,854 miles
    Test number
    911768536006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  10. Fail96,854 miles (+11,207)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,854 miles
    Test number
    413194630418
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  11. Pass85,647 miles (+10,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,647 miles
    Test number
    545613328782
    • 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)

  12. Pass74,673 miles (+16,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,673 miles
    Test number
    599709728022
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass57,951 miles (+9,358)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,951 miles
    Test number
    648035005124
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edges

  14. Pass48,593 miles (+2,435)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,593 miles
    Test number
    329937294084
    • NoteNearside rear jacking point missing
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering arm

  15. Pass46,158 miles (+3,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,158 miles
    Test number
    969188452224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass42,430 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,430 miles
    Test number
    225479741270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail42,430 miles (+7,026)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,430 miles
    Test number
    465069941208
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass35,404 miles (+3,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,404 miles
    Test number
    204616980417
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass31,473 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,473 miles
    Test number
    823575869216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,855 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,855 miles
    Test number
    420459778198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,067 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,067 miles
    Test number
    440148437137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,212 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,212 miles
    Test number
    390641216132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about X796 EBD

Does X796 EBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X796 EBD expired on 28 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X796 EBD?
The MOT on X796 EBD expired on 28 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X796 EBD done?
X796 EBD was recorded at 122,180 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2023, an average of 5,975 miles a year.
Has X796 EBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 EBD has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on X796 EBD 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 X796 EBD find?
X796 EBD passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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