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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,998 cc

X796 PCWMOT history

X796 PCW is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 17 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2026
Mileage
165,262 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 PCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 PCW was last recorded at 165,262 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,189 miles · 9 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
4,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,262 miles
  • 2023 – 165,189 miles
  • 2022 – 164,556 miles
  • 2021 – 164,011 miles
  • 2020 – 163,696 miles
  • 2019 – 161,989 miles
  • 2018 – 159,484 miles
  • 2017 – 158,038 miles
  • 2016 – 153,991 miles
  • 2014 – 153,976 miles
  • 2013 – 136,625 miles
  • 2012 – 111,737 miles
  • 2011 – 106,715 miles
  • 2010 – 101,860 miles
  • 2009 – 95,822 miles
  • 2008 – 89,378 miles
  • 2007 – 81,486 miles
  • 2006 – 72,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,262 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,262 miles (+73)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    165,262 miles
    Test number
    565703523312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass165,189 miles (+633)1 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    165,189 miles
    Test number
    310311803507
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet wont stay up, new strut required
    • AdvisoryFront main beam flash on stalk not working,
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear body support bars corroded

  3. Pass164,556 miles (+545)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    164,556 miles
    Test number
    291963153940
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront main beam flash not working on the switch, (pull back)
    • AdvisoryFront possible bearing noise on engine, advise checking out
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass164,011 miles (+315)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    164,011 miles
    Test number
    580828825592
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront Head lamp switch not working for the main beam flash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel cap rubber deterioated
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass163,696 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    163,696 miles
    Test number
    614392741937
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlight switch not flashing headlights
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Hole in rear quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion on rear quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail163,696 miles (+1,707)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,696 miles
    Test number
    318196296579
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlight switch not flashing headlights
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Hole in rear quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion on rear quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass161,989 miles (+9)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    161,989 miles
    Test number
    122105348594
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet strut broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail161,980 miles (+2,496)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,980 miles
    Test number
    391949687806
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet strut broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass159,484 miles (+1,446)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    159,484 miles
    Test number
    610585360701
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryFront Bonnet stay broken,
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel cap rubber deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass158,038 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    158,038 miles
    Test number
    624700361924
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play Steering arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Main beam flash not working on switch, but can be used on permanent function.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel filler cap rubber staring to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail158,038 miles (+4,047)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,038 miles
    Test number
    288792159889
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play Steering arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Main beam flash not working on switch, but can be used on permanent function.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel filler cap rubber staring to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass153,991 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    153,991 miles
    Test number
    961278944532
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMount corroded off centre exhaust silencer but system still supported

  13. Fail153,991 miles (+15)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,991 miles
    Test number
    507664955016
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMount corroded off centre exhaust silencer but system still supported

  14. Pass153,976 miles (+17,351)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    153,976 miles
    Test number
    736966684166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass136,625 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    136,625 miles
    Test number
    276463213259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail136,625 miles (+24,888)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,625 miles
    Test number
    247193413295
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass111,737 miles (+5,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    111,737 miles
    Test number
    876580362016
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail106,715 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,715 miles
    Test number
    229209351012
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCenter silencer outerskin corroded

  19. Pass106,715 miles (+4,855)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    106,715 miles
    Test number
    696189051069
    • NoteCenter silencer outerskin corroded

  20. Pass101,860 miles (+6,038)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    101,860 miles
    Test number
    450026930065
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass95,822 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    95,822 miles
    Test number
    820400229070
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Fail95,707 miles (+6,329)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,707 miles
    Test number
    161656919046
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass89,378 miles (+7,892)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    89,378 miles
    Test number
    133745618082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    734819417037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail81,486 miles (+8,562)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    150508917422
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

  26. Pass72,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    72,924 miles
    Test number
    651206006017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X796 PCW

Does X796 PCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X796 PCW expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X796 PCW?
The MOT on X796 PCW expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X796 PCW done?
X796 PCW was recorded at 165,262 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 4,857 miles a year.
Has X796 PCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 PCW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on X796 PCW 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 PCW find?
X796 PCW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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