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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 2,295 cc

48 JANMOT history

48 JAN is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 50,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,390 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
48 JAN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

48 JAN was last recorded at 50,390 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,519 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
871 miles
Average per year
1,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,390 miles
  • 2025 – 49,519 miles
  • 2024 – 48,674 miles
  • 2023 – 47,583 miles
  • 2022 – 46,607 miles
  • 2021 – 45,318 miles
  • 2020 – 44,697 miles
  • 2019 – 43,546 miles
  • 2018 – 41,652 miles
  • 2017 – 40,602 miles
  • 2016 – 39,018 miles
  • 2015 – 37,806 miles
  • 2014 – 36,064 miles
  • 2013 – 34,587 miles
  • 2012 – 31,321 miles
  • 2011 – 26,525 miles
  • 2010 – 23,254 miles
  • 2009 – 20,477 miles
  • 2008 – 18,275 miles
  • 2007 – 15,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,390 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,390 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,390 miles
    Test number
    508637153152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,519 miles (+845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    49,519 miles
    Test number
    627626820322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. Pass48,674 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    48,674 miles
    Test number
    350284070278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,583 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    47,583 miles
    Test number
    930258648704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,607 miles (+1,289)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,607 miles
    Test number
    400733197570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,318 miles (+621)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,318 miles
    Test number
    386365797992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,697 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,697 miles
    Test number
    811785592718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,546 miles (+1,894)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,546 miles
    Test number
    200617359898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,652 miles (+1,050)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,652 miles
    Test number
    356188796078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,602 miles (+1,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,602 miles
    Test number
    465045508225
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  11. Pass39,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,018 miles
    Test number
    726559965084
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Fail39,018 miles (+1,212)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,018 miles
    Test number
    811987464312
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Pass37,806 miles (+1,742)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,806 miles
    Test number
    327290775013
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass36,064 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,064 miles
    Test number
    407597974044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,587 miles (+3,266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,587 miles
    Test number
    329370373074
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass31,321 miles (+4,796)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    31,321 miles
    Test number
    806529372022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  17. Pass26,525 miles (+3,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,525 miles
    Test number
    856036561006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  18. Pass23,254 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,254 miles
    Test number
    494212770066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,477 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    20,477 miles
    Test number
    213671879071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,275 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,275 miles
    Test number
    790207878086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,388 miles
    Test number
    662801887006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 48 JAN

What vehicle is registration 48 JAN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 48 JAN on a black petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 26 Mar 2004. 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 48 JAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 48 JAN is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 48 JAN?
The MOT on 48 JAN is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 48 JAN done?
48 JAN was recorded at 50,390 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 1,847 miles a year.
Has 48 JAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 48 JAN has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on 48 JAN 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 48 JAN find?
48 JAN passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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