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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,498 cc

23 JBMOT history

23 JB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 35,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

23 JB silver Mercedes-Benz Slk – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
35,935 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
23 JB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

23 JB was last recorded at 35,935 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,756 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
179 miles
Average per year
1,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,935 miles
  • 2025 – 35,756 miles
  • 2024 – 35,096 miles
  • 2023 – 34,716 miles
  • 2022 – 34,476 miles
  • 2021 – 31,477 miles
  • 2020 – 30,248 miles
  • 2019 – 28,383 miles
  • 2018 – 26,328 miles
  • 2017 – 25,331 miles
  • 2016 – 23,932 miles
  • 2015 – 23,416 miles
  • 2014 – 22,183 miles
  • 2013 – 21,287 miles
  • 2012 – 16,315 miles
  • 2011 – 14,682 miles
  • 2010 – 13,074 miles
  • 2009 – 10,477 miles
  • 2008 – 8,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,935 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,935 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    35,935 miles
    Test number
    326702269355
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail35,935 miles (+179)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,935 miles
    Test number
    138447473243
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass35,756 miles (+660)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    35,756 miles
    Test number
    107249738436
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass35,096 miles (+380)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    35,096 miles
    Test number
    905918385242
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  5. Pass34,716 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    34,716 miles
    Test number
    179288889129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,476 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    34,476 miles
    Test number
    290946021692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,477 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    31,477 miles
    Test number
    839854647787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,248 miles (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    30,248 miles
    Test number
    293424435817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,383 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    28,383 miles
    Test number
    554269509964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,328 miles (+997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    26,328 miles
    Test number
    877405558863
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass25,331 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    25,331 miles
    Test number
    390003422140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,932 miles (+516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    23,932 miles
    Test number
    467766484491
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking
  13. Pass23,416 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,416 miles
    Test number
    298120625160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass22,183 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,183 miles
    Test number
    128203094038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,287 miles (+4,972)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,287 miles
    Test number
    376990623135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,315 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,315 miles
    Test number
    338684722131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,682 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    14,682 miles
    Test number
    408198811147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,074 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    13,074 miles
    Test number
    793426820111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail10,477 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,477 miles
    Test number
    172898059047
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  20. Pass10,477 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    10,477 miles
    Test number
    784888559004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    8,231 miles
    Test number
    100460288096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 23 JB

What vehicle is registration 23 JB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 23 JB on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 29 Mar 2005. 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 23 JB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 23 JB is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 23 JB?
The MOT on 23 JB is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 23 JB done?
23 JB was recorded at 35,935 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 1,510 miles a year.
Has 23 JB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 23 JB has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 23 JB 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 23 JB find?
23 JB passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: front headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside.

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