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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

171 TJMOT history

171 TJ is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 77,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

171 TJ black Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
77,959 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
171 TJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

171 TJ was last recorded at 77,959 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 6,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,777 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,182 miles
Average per year
3,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,959 miles
  • 2024 – 71,777 miles
  • 2023 – 65,604 miles
  • 2022 – 61,620 miles
  • 2021 – 59,716 miles
  • 2020 – 58,250 miles
  • 2019 – 55,441 miles
  • 2018 – 52,741 miles
  • 2017 – 50,191 miles
  • 2016 – 47,082 miles
  • 2015 – 38,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,959 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,959 miles (+6,182)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    77,959 miles
    Test number
    435506773589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,777 miles (+6,173)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    71,777 miles
    Test number
    646319014648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,604 miles (+3,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    65,604 miles
    Test number
    836254125569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror flasher lamp not working front tyres bald on inner edges rear tyres low1.6-3mm
  4. Pass61,620 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,620 miles
    Test number
    916882632577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass61,237 miles (+1,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,237 miles
    Test number
    351482261231
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass59,716 miles (+1,466)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    59,716 miles
    Test number
    254452462204
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass58,250 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,250 miles
    Test number
    349321806695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,441 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,441 miles
    Test number
    882460762030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,741 miles (+2,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,741 miles
    Test number
    811662903811
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre wearing on inner side wall /tread
  10. Pass50,191 miles (+3,109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,191 miles
    Test number
    581655825265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass47,082 miles (+8,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,082 miles
    Test number
    857974077723
    • AdvisoryLower undertray @ top covers fitted
  12. Pass38,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,121 miles
    Test number
    698602415159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 171 TJ

What vehicle is registration 171 TJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 171 TJ on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 12 Mar 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 171 TJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 171 TJ is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 171 TJ?
The MOT on 171 TJ is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 171 TJ done?
171 TJ was recorded at 77,959 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 3,746 miles a year.
Has 171 TJ ever failed its MOT?
No. 171 TJ has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 171 TJ 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 171 TJ find?
171 TJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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