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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 2,298 cc

555 JOMOT history

555 JO is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 64,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2025
Mileage
64,463 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
953 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
555 JO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

555 JO was last recorded at 64,463 miles on 25 Jan 2024, 879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2015: 56,714 miles, lower than 57,570 miles on 12 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
63,584 miles · 5 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
879 miles
Average per year
953 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 64,463 miles
  • 2023 – 63,584 miles
  • 2021 – 62,303 miles
  • 2020 – 59,104 miles
  • 2019 – 57,643 miles
  • 2018 – 57,046 miles
  • 2016 – 57,018 miles
  • 2015 – 56,714 miles
  • 2014 – 57,570 miles
  • 2013 – 56,343 miles
  • 2012 – 55,424 miles
  • 2011 – 54,320 miles
  • 2010 – 53,435 miles
  • 2009 – 52,574 miles
  • 2008 – 51,601 miles
  • 2007 – 49,798 miles
  • 2006 – 49,345 miles
  • 2005 – 46,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,463 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySteering damper weepingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre valve perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,463 miles (+879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    64,463 miles
    Test number
    945924769090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper weeping

  2. Pass63,584 miles (+1,281)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    63,584 miles
    Test number
    182060236693
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper weeping

  3. Pass62,303 miles (+1,928)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    62,303 miles
    Test number
    520150255881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass60,375 miles (+1,271)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,375 miles
    Test number
    312655677439
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear and offside front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mountings corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre valve perished
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass59,104 miles (+1,461)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,104 miles
    Test number
    517624477586
    • AdvisoryFront and centre exhaust clamps corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre valve perished
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass57,643 miles (+597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,643 miles
    Test number
    378040396767
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass57,046 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    57,046 miles
    Test number
    815762780246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,018 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,018 miles
    Test number
    803197692319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,714 miles (-856)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,714 miles
    Test number
    206351335170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,570 miles (+1,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    57,570 miles
    Test number
    286902134423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass56,343 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,343 miles
    Test number
    787763033109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,424 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,424 miles
    Test number
    558608632108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,320 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,320 miles
    Test number
    468644201117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,298 miles (+863)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,298 miles
    Test number
    887990241059
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass53,435 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,435 miles
    Test number
    572088120061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,574 miles
    Test number
    892133939021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,574 miles (+973)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,574 miles
    Test number
    912681139071
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

  18. Pass51,601 miles (+1,803)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,601 miles
    Test number
    923511838059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSurface corrosion forming on rear underside and rear suspension areas.hazard switch sticking on and affecting indicators operation when used.

  19. Pass49,798 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,798 miles
    Test number
    763036827088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,345 miles (+2,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,345 miles
    Test number
    283672626262
    • 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)

  21. Pass46,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    46,868 miles
    Test number
    300193925484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 555 JO

What vehicle is registration 555 JO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 555 JO on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 7 Aug 1998. 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 555 JO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 555 JO expired on 24 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 555 JO?
The MOT on 555 JO expired on 24 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 555 JO done?
555 JO was recorded at 64,463 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2024, an average of 953 miles a year.
Has 555 JO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 555 JO has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2011.
Has the mileage on 555 JO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 555 JO find?
555 JO passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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